Points of Impact: October 23, 2021

ICYMI: 2A Showdown on "The View," Cooper's Color Code and You, Be a Straight-A Gun Student ...

by posted on October 23, 2021
Target With Rifle Holes

At the top of our lineup this week is a discussion about Cooper's Color Code, which is a way to describe a lifesaving defensive mindset. It might seem sometimes like there's a fine line between preparedness and paranoia. Columnist Jo Deering asks a critical question: What is Condition Yellow, and can you really live in it

Notice anything about that color code? You will not find any guidelines or information about what is and is not a potential threat or a reasonable fear. That’s because most of us couldn’t answer the question of “reasonable” at the moment it’s asked. That’s what fear is for.

Speaking of fear, Halloween is rapidly approaching, and our Spooky Series ramps up with this week's chiller: Savagery and Survival in Siberia. Does the mystery of the Dyatlov Pass , which we detailed last October, have a sequel, or a solution? Don't read before bed ...

How about a Halloween-themed range day with a twist? A scary island themed range day is just what you need to get kids and adults excited about plinking in the crisp fall air. With ghouls and bats everywhere this time of year, a fresh theme is sure to shake up your annual Halloween shoot. 

A Second-Amendment showdown on "The View": “I bought a 9 mm gun,” Sherri Shepherd said while guest co-hosting ABC’s “The View,” during a discussion about how Black Americans are joining the ranks of gun owners in droves. “I don’t know why you’re laughing,” she added ... but our friends at America's First Freedom have some thoughts

Pepper spray is a very common self-defense tool among women, chances are you have it, are thinking about getting some or know someone who carries it. This article from our friends at The Well Armed Woman covers the actual spraying of pepper spray and what to practice.

Smith & Wesson has issued a Safety Recall Notice for certain M&P12 shotguns. Please read the following press release from the company.

If you've been searching for a firearm instructor, you've probably discovered that most of the information available tends to focus on the instructor, his or her credentials, perhaps location, materials covered—but not much focus on you. Before you sign up for a class, consider the value of understanding what type of learner you are. Here's how to be a straight-A gun student.

Silencers make shooting safer for your hearing, but can sometimes fool your eyes. Winchester's Melissa Bachman has advice on what silencer mirage is, and how to defeat it.

Latest

Alexis Wilkins Lede
Alexis Wilkins Lede

Alexis Wilkins Joins Women for Gun Rights Leadership Team

Wilkins will advise the group’s messaging and advocacy efforts, helping shape public conversation around the right to self-defense and the cultural significance of the Second Amendment.

New Guns 2025: Taurus 58 .380 ACP Pistol

The aluminum-frame .380 ACP pistol boasts a 15-round capacity and refined ergonomics.

Why Every Woman Should Attend a Women-Only Shooting Event

Whether it’s holding a baby or holding a gun, there are some things that women are naturally going to find easier to understand when demonstrated by another woman.

Champion Shooter Jessie Harrison Returns to Team Taurus

Harrison is recognized globally as one of the most accomplished and respected shooters in the world.

New Guns 2025: Mossberg 990 Aftershock

The 990 Aftershock is a 12-gauge, 3” semi-automatic version of Mossberg's 590 Shockwave tactical firearm introduced in 2017.

2024 Olympic Medalist Sagen Maddalena Tops Podium at ISSF Lima World Cup

This Lima World Cup marks Maddalena’s first international competition since she medaled at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Women’s 50m Rifle 3 positions.

Women's Interests



Get the best of NRA Women delivered to your inbox.