I recently had the pleasure of reading Gila Hayes’ new book from the Gun Digest folks, “Concealed Carry for Women.” A long-time pistol-packer herself, Gila teaches with her husband Marty at the Firearms Academy of Seattle. I’ve seen her teach, and I can tell you she’s one of the best instructors of either gender in this business. Like her friend and colleague Kathy Jackson, www.corneredcat.com, she has written her book primarily for women but the contents are of great value to men as well.
I’ve seen her win open championships at matches, shooting against the men and beating them at their own game. But, more important, I’ve seen her inspire the helpless to learn to protect themselves. Her book covers everything from the foundational element of mindset, to the selection of equipment, to the techniques that work best for developing skill with that equipment. The new book is full of good advice that will save reinventing the wheel.
For a free taste of Gila’s writing, go to www.armedcitizensnetwork.org
. Gila edits the online Journal of the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. She is in touch daily with some of the most experienced attorneys in the country who specialize in defending armed citizens after they have defended themselves. Read a few months worth of the Journal. It will give you a good sample of the logic, reality, and solid background that she brings to the table.
And get the book, “Concealed Carry for Women” by Gila Hayes. I thought it was great, and I think you will, too. Christmas is coming, and it might make a nice gift for some of the ladies in your life.
Thanks Mas! This book is on my shopping list for this weekend! I found your classic book In the Gravest Extreme at half price books for $3.95. That book sits on my shelf as we speak! I have read the book and it has great information. Mas, will you update that book with a new release?? (please). The photos are waaay out dated! I have also one of your other books as well. Thank you! Hugs!
Absolute agreement! I just gave the book to my wife for her birthday. I’m trying to convince her that concealed carry is NOT impossible for women, and Gila’s book is going to help with that.
Bob
Sounds exactly like what I should aquire for beloved wife of 25 years. We’re in our mid-forties and only took an interest in guns back in December of 2012. We both applied for and received our weapons carry lincense, gun permit, here in Georgia. We joined the ACLDN and a local gun range. I’ve immersed myself in learning all I can concerning concealed carry and carry every chance I get. My wife has not had the chance to learn about guns like me. She works outside the home fulltime and is taking a class to receive her degree in teaching. She hasn’t started carrying concealed, yet. I won’t push her to carry, however, if she takes the opportunity to read Gila’s book, maybe that will inspire her to carry.
Mas, have you seen the new “Flash Bang” holsters for women? what a great invention. keeps all the woman’s assets in one place…
Thanks for the recommendation Mas, I bought the book on Amazon for my sister to read. Here in Illinois we’re finally getting our right to carry and both my sister and I will be getting our licenses.
I notice that there are several books by woman about carrying guns now. It is a good sign that woman are realizing that they are the only ones who can actually protect them.
My wife wants to get a ccw permit so that she can take care of herself. I already gave her a SIG 225 and she keeps it for a house gun.
Jim
I gave an earlier book by Gila Hayes to my mother in law and mother. Read it before I gave it to them. Highly recommended and good basic common sense information. Will get this one for my mother.
Thank you Mas for this information sounds like an excellent read for my wife to obtain some vital information.