CONGRATS ON THE WINTER NATS

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The fifteenth annual indoor winter national championships of the International Defensive Pistol Association (www.idpa.com) wrapped up last weekend, and I was pleased to see some friends in the winners’ circle, including my teammate Bob...

FITTING FEMALES WITH FIREARMS

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The current issue of Backwoods Home magazine contains my article, requested by Editor Annie Tuttle, on how to best fit guns to women. http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob131.html I see the importance of fitting guns to smaller bodies constantly in...

TAKING CARE WITH MIDSUMMER OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

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So, here we are in the dead of summer. It’s a safe bet that “Backwoods Home” kinda folks are outdoor kinda folks, and whether it’s work or play, are gonna be out in the...

ALL WOMEN SHOOTING MATCH

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A few weeks ago, I attended a way cool pistol match. Usually, I go to these things as a competitor. This time, my function was reporter, spectator, and “ammo boy.” The occasion was the first...

SAFE AT HOME

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Woot! Today marks three years helicopter crash-free! (Of course, it’s also been three years helicopter-free. “No. More. Helicopters. EVAH!” decreed the Evil Princess.  “Aw, honey,” I answered, “all we need are newer, bigger helicopters.” I...