Comp-Tac International Holster

I have been thinking about trying out a new competition holster for a while. I needed a drop and offset holster since I've definitely got some hips and it is the type of holster that I am used to using. Women are allowed to use drop and offset holsters in competition because of our build. It puts the gun in a more natural position for the draw.

I eventually settled on the Comp-Tac International Holster. Actually, Gene has been using a Comp-Tac holster for years with his 1911 and loves it.  Now, the International is not only made for women. It can be used in the standard configuration that it is shipped in or as a drop and offset holster. It can be worn on a belt or the paddle mount can be used. The holster can be canted as well. In total, it can be set up in 16 different configurations which makes this a very versatile holster.

The International can be used on a 1.5" or 2" belt, however once it has been adjusted for a 2" belt, it cannot be adjusted back to 1.5" usage. I wear two different types of 1.5" belts myself and the holster fits both of them perfectly. One belt is a reinforced leather Flashbang belt and the other is a nylon Tuff Products competition belt. I switch belts depending on what type of match I am doing. The tab on either side of the holster kept it very stable on the belts. It is very secure and I really like that I do not have to worry about adjusting shims and possibly losing them during a match. I have had that problem somewhat recently with another holster.

As I mentioned earlier, the International Holster can also be used with the provided paddle mount. I am not a paddle mount girl myself, but Gene uses this set up for his Comp-Tac holster. He actually prefers it over wearing it on a belt because to him it is easier to put on and take off. Another benefit is that it is more compatible with all pants types, so you do not have to worry about where the belt loops are located.

The holster is made of rigid kydex and the inside is very slick which will protect the gun's finish and promotes ease of draw. It has three adjustment points which allows the user to adjust the retention for their intended use. An example of this is that a 3 Gun competitor may want to tighten the retention since there is more running with the handgun in the holster versus some other competitions.

This holster has a cutout in the front which allows the gun to clear the holster faster while still maintaining safety. The competition holster that I was using did not have this feature. I was very impressed with the smoothness and speed of my draw with my International holster.

Another unique aspect to Comp-Tac holsters is that they have raised lettering on the outside of the holster which specifies the make and model of the gun that the holster is made for. This way you can be sure not to grab the wrong holster when packing up for a match or a day of practice at the range. This will be especially helpful as Gene and I acquire more of these holsters.

Now for the fun stuff, color. This holster is available in five colors. Black, red, pink, blue, and my favorite purple. Of course, you know what I color I chose. It goes great with my gear and shooting jersey. Regardless of the color you choose, all of the hardware that comes with it is black.

I am very happy with my new International holster and I recommend it to anyone regardless of how you prefer to wear it.

ALG Defense EMR V2 Handguard and Sidewinder Muzzle Brake

Several months back we ordered an ALG Defense EMR V2 M-LOK handguard from Gun Connection in Taylor, TX. Their motto is you buy it, we'll install it so of course we took them up on it. The day we took my AR into the store to have the handguard installed, store owner Dan Kaminkow told us that ALG Defense had sent them a few Sidewinder muzzle brakes. He said that he didn't know anything about them and asked if I wanted to try one out on my AR to review. The muzzle brake that was currently on my AR was stock so there was no way I was going to resist that offer.

Once he installed the new handguard and muzzle brake on my AR it felt like I had a brand new rifle. Not only did it look better, but it was lighter too.  I had ordered the 13" handguard instead of the 10" one because my arms are really long. I like to shoot with my left arm completely extended because it helps me to control my rifle. This length allows for a longer reach than my previous handguard which makes my grip and stance feel more natural. Not only is this handguard functional but it comes in purple which I just had to order because I love the way it looks and it goes with the rest of my gear. The V2 also comes in standard colors such as Black, Desert Dirt Color, and Gray.

 Shortly after the upgrades, Gene and I did a two gun competition with our ARs and handguns. The Sidewinder muzzle brake performed very well. It really helped with recoil and I was able to keep my rifle on target. Several guys on our squad came up to me and said that my rifle did not move at all. They wanted to know what kind of muzzle brake I had and where could they get one. When I showed them the Sidewinder they were surprised how simple it is. We did another two gun competition just a couple of weeks ago and again several people on our squad commented on my muzzle brake and the lack of movement. I would like to think that some of that was my ability, but I guess I have to give the Sidewinder some of the credit. I am very impressed with both of these ALG products and I highly recommend them.

Gene: Well, first off, the color of the ALG front end is not the color I would have chosen but I am a guy, so...... lol Seriously though, no matter what the color is this handguard feels and looks good! It is solid and has a very low profile which makes it easy to use no matter how you choose to grip the handguard with your off-hand. Aside from the small section of picatinny rail at the front of the handguard, if you want to mount accessories this would be easily accomplished using M-Lok attachments. Another great thing about this handguard is that it dissipates heat very well which makes shooting in the summer possible without having to worry about leaving skin behind.

Now, for my take on the Sidewinder muzzle brake. As soon as we took Christy's AR to the range for some testing, the first thing I noticed was the lack of movement from the gun as she started to fire it. Now, I am not taking away from Christy's ability to control an AR. As a matter of fact, she controls an AR better than most people I know. Combine her ability with the sidewinder and it looks like she is shooting a .22 . When I finally convinced her to let me try it out I was surprised at how such a minimalistic design can work so well. I was really impressed with the groupings I was obtaining with the Sidewinder and how it minimized muzzle climb which made quick follow up shots a breeze. It's funny listening to all of the comments that people make at matches about the muzzle brake when Christy is shooting. I often have to remind them that a girl can actually be good with an AR and the Sidewinder makes her even better! Now I may actually have to get one for my AR.

Sig Sauer P238

For those of you that have been reading for a while you may remember my article about my XDs and how I said that it is my favorite handgun. I am a Springfield fan through and through and as much as I love my XDs something about the Sig Sauer P238 and P938 kept appealing to me.

The P238 is a .380 and the P938 is a 9mm. I have primarily been a 9mm shooter from the beginning. I like the idea of all my handguns being the same caliber so I had a really hard time choosing between the two Sigs. Most everyone I asked said they like both, but a overall I was told that the P238 has less recoil and that they had better shot placement with it.

Once I finally settled on the P238 my next decision was which one to choose. I think it is safe to say that this little gun has the largest variety of options that I have seen of any gun on the market. There a different color slides, frames, grip styles, sights, and even scrollwork available. They even have one with a built in laser.

The journey to find my new handgun commenced. I searched and searched.  The minute I saw it I immediately knew that it was the one. Well, purple IS my favorite color. The frame is black, but the slide and grips are purple. Purple pearl grips to be exact. The safety, slide lock, magazine release, and screws have a rainbow titanium finish. It is a real thing of beauty.

Not only is it beautiful, but it also has SIGLITE night sights which I am a big fan of since this is a carry gun. The sights on this gun are bright and are easily visible which I am very pleased with.

Some of the P238s come with two magazines, one 6 round magazine and one extended 7 round magazine. Mine only came with one 6 round magazine, so I immediately purchased an extended magazine. The extended 7 round magazine has a pinky extension which is nice for my grip since I do have big hands "for a girl".

I could not wait to take this little gun to the range and try it out. I was curious to see how it would feel since most small guns are uncomfortable to shoot, especially after a magazine or two. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my P238 not only looks good, but shooting it feels good too. I did not experience any discomfort shooting it and the gun is accurate too. I was able to shoot some really tight groups which is obviously the most important factor.

I have always been a little leery of pearl grips because I have always thought they are slick and would make it difficult to maintain a good grip on the gun. These pearl grips are a different because they are actually made of a rubber material. They look slick, but work really well.

If you know anything about my XD, XDm, and XDs you know that they are striker fired handguns. My Sig Sauer P238 is basically a miniature 1911 with a thumb safety. I thought that it might be awkward for me to transition to a hammer fired handgun but it actually seemed natural to me to use the thumb safety.

One of my favorite things about this gun is the concealability. This is the smallest gun that I own which makes it much easier to conceal carry than my other handguns. The P238 is 5.5 inches long, 3.9 inches high, and 1.1 inches wide. It has a barrel length of 2.7 inches and weighs only 15.2 oz. without a magazine. Due to it's size, there are more carrying positions available than the other guns that I own. I am very happy with my purchase and Gene likes it so much that he is considering one for himself.

[Gene] As Christy said, I really like this gun. I am a 1911 shooter and, despite its diminutive size, it is a 1911 so it feels natural to me to shoot it. The 238 feels great in my meat paws, I mean hands, even without using the extended mag. This gun feels substantial to me compared to other .380s I have shot of this size. This is due in part to the metal frame versus a polymer frame found in other .380 sub compacts.

Another thing I like about this gun is the sights. Sig decided to use regular sights instead of some chopped down version which makes shots beyond 7 yards much easier. Even though I already have a compact 1911 [Springfield EMP] this gun would be a great carry option when something a little smaller makes more sense. Overall I am impressed with the 238 and I looking to pick one up for myself. Well, maybe I will make mine a "little" less flashy, and with the dozens of variations this gun comes in it will not be hard to find one to suit my taste. I will just continue to enjoy Christy's in the meantime!

Our First USPSA Match

A month ago Christy and I participated in our first USPSA match in Temple, Texas. The match was held by our friends at Temple Gun Club. We generally shoot either Steel Challenge or IDPA with them and they always have challenging yet fun matches. Since we are so comfortable shooting there we decided it would be a good place to shoot our first USPSA match. We also had quite a few of our friends attending so we knew this was going to be a great day.

Running to the next shooting position

USPSA stands for United States Practical Shooting Association. For those of you that are not familiar with this shooting sport it is all about speed, speed and more SPEED! Well, to truly be successful you do have to be accurate but just be fast doing it! You move as quick as you can from shooting position to shooting position and you are encouraged to reload while on the move as this is faster than doing a slide lock reload. So, in theory, you should never run empty and you always have a full mag at each shooting position.

You are presented with a stage and you are permitted to shoot the stage freestyle which means you can engage the targets in the order that you choose. It is interesting to see the many different ways the same stage can be shot by different competitors.

Shooting in the open

This is somewhat of a departure from what we are used to since we mainly shoot IDPA [International Defensive Pistol Association] matches. There are some big differences between how you shoot IDPA and USPSA. In IDPA the course of fire is laid out for you and it has to be shot in that particular order, you also have to shoot from cover and you cannot reload on the move unless you are behind cover.

Typically you do run the gun to slide lock. If the course of fire does call for a tac [tactical] reload, you cannot drop the loaded mag that you removed from the gun. If you do, it's a procedural. IDPA is more about accuracy with speed blended in. In both sports, the faster that you can shoot accurately, the better.

In preparing for the match we were asking our friends who shoot both sports for tips. They said the biggest challenge was to pretty much forget everything you know about IDPA when shooting USPSA. Boy, were they right! Now, we had to get our gear in order. Christy's choice was easy when it came to her firearm since she shoots the Springfield XDm 5.25 normally. This is an ideal gun when it comes to crossing over between the two sports.

Running and gunning with my 1911

For me, the choice wasn't as easy. I normally compete with a 9mm single stack 1911 from STI called the Trojan. I have a magwell on the gun and 10 round magazines. This is a great gun for IDPA but I think I would have been better off shooting my Sig P226 Tac-Ops which would have been better for quicker reloads. From my experience, reloads with a high capacity magazine are faster than with a single stack 1911 mag. I know this is blasphemy for all of you 1911 lovers out there but I had to admit this out loud! hahaha

Setting up our mag holders and holsters was a breeze since we are using our competition belts from Tuff Products and our current holsters and mag holders. Luckily we both have enough mags for our guns since there is no limit on how many you can have on you. We may have to get more mag holders in the future that would be dedicated for usage in USPSA competitions but for now what we had on hand worked fine.

Shooting between the rainstorms

We both shot the match the best we could, and aside from of us both having a couple of brain malfunctions, we did as well as expected for our first time. We weren't really concerned with trying to beat others as much as we were just out there to have a great time with our friends and fellow competitors. Oh, I almost forgot to mention, it rained on us nearly the entire match! At times it turned into more than just a light rain. It wasn't anything that a couple of waterproof jackets couldn't cure.

If you haven't tried USPSA yet we cannot recommend it enough. Even if you have another form of competitive shooting that you participate in or you are just getting into competitive shooting you will have a blast shooting a USPSA match!



Reloading while running to the next shooting position

Speaking of having a blast, we had such a great time a month ago that we decided to give USPSA a go again this past weekend. The decision to shoot this match was made at the last minute. We were attending a fundraiser on Saturday night for a friend of ours running for Constable when I brought up shooting the match to Christy. Ironically enough, just a few minutes later, we received a text from our friend John asking us if we were interested in shooting the match since he was going to.

As always we were now faced with the task of preparing our gear and cleaning our guns [well, I cleaned our guns] before the match the next day. As the name of our blog implies, a couple that shoots together means there is twice as much to get done and prepare.

We put our competition belts together and Christy's choice of gun was simple while I debated on whether to use the 1911 or the P226. I chose the 1911 again which turned out to be the wrong choice since I have new mags that I had not broken in yet. New single stack 9mm 1911 mags are not the best choice when it comes to doing speed reloads if the slide is not locked back. Every mag change was a challenge because of this.

Christy did very well [as always] and, despite struggling with a few select steel targets, she was High Lady for the match! I am proud of her, as always but I still take credit since I cleaned her gun and our mags! hahaha I did not get much sleep after packing our gear the night before plus it takes us a little over an hour to get to Temple Gun Club's range so we had to get up a lot earlier compared to when we do local matches. Four hours of sleep was definitely NOT enough since I was struggling throughout the match with fatigue and gun problems.

We were hoping the weather would be a little drier for our next USPSA match and it definitely was. Drier and hotter! This is the kind of weather we expect in Texas in the summer time. All in all we are both glad that we decided to do the match because we had an awesome time, learned a lot and enjoyed the camaraderie of our friends. Before we go shoot another match I am going to make sure l get enough sleep so I am functioning at 100%! As proud as I am of Christy I cannot have her beating me every match and I will eventually run out of excuses as to why she does beat me. Did I mention I cleaned her gun?

Shotgun Laser Engraving Video

Shotguns-Laser Engraving

Christy and I are getting into the sport of 3 Gun which has required us to rethink most of our gear and led us to purchase new shotguns. Now, as the Couple That Shoots Together that means everything is twice as expensive as we are gearing up for two but we are having fun getting everything ready to go. As you might have noticed from our posts about dyeing our mags and my competition belt set up that we like to customize our gear. Since Christy has our logo on her competition pistol we thought it would be fitting if we did something similar to our shotguns.

We happened to stumble on a small store near our house one day called Hip Flask Plus.They offer a large amount of products that can be custom engraved for very reasonable prices. You can also bring in your own items to be engraved which quickly peaked our interests as soon as we heard this. Next, we had to find out whether or not they would be willing to engrave firearms and firearm related gear to which we heard a resounding, "Yes"! That's all we needed to hear. The staff of the store is an enteresting cast of characters that are very friendly and very helpful and they were all about helping us come up with some ideas.

A couple of weeks later we packed up the shotguns and headed up there. As soon as we walked in we noticed they were swamped with customers so it looked bleak that we would be able to get the engravings done that day. One of their staff members, John,  who has helped us before approached us and we told him our idea for the shotguns. Without hesitation he quickly went to work on the design and had a proof for us to look at in no time. After a couple of tweaks to the design and the font he was ready to go.

We decided to get the extended magazine tubes engraved with our logo. We took the tubes off of the shotguns and handed them to John. We had to decide on the size of the font  which was hard to judge since it was going on a round tube. As John was getting the first tube lined up inside of the laser engraver, Christy and I both were starting to get a little nervous since this was not a cheap part and there was no going back once the laser started. We had faith in John so we gave him the green light to proceed.

We watched and filmed the first tube being done and the laser engraving process is fun to watch. Then, right before our eyes, our logo begins to appear. The more that appeared, the more excited we got. After one extra pass with the laser it was done and it looked great! We all three breathed a sigh of relief as the tube emerged from the machine. Now it was just a matter of repeating the process on the second tube which also turned out great!

We wanted to give a huge "Thank You" to the staff at Hip Flask Plus for getting us in at such short notice and for doing such a great job [and for keeping us entertained]. Now I just have to convince Christy to buy me the 3D wooden T-Rex head that they have for sale. I mean, my birthday IS in just a few days!

Watch the video of the engraving process here!

Freedom, The Movie

This past weekend Christy and I were on CMT [Country Music Television] in a show called "Freedom! The Movie". We were in a segment along with a few of our friends from the A Girl and a Gun women's shooting league. The host of the show was Billy Wayne Davis who is a professional comedian. Christy and the girls filmed a segment on a Saturday night and then we were at the range the next day filming Billy Wayne participating in his first shooting match. We had a great time with Billy Wayne and the film crew were great as well. Here is the link that will take you to CMT.com to watch the full movie:  

Watch: Freedom! The Movie 

Getting Fit

Gene and I are on a journey of getting fit. Not only do we want to be healthier, but we know it will improve our shooting skills and endurance. It has been a bit of a struggle for Gene because of the problems with his knee. We hope that the new doctor he is seeing can help him become more mobile and in less pain.

As of today I have lost 25 pounds. I am feeling so much better and have a lot more energy but I am not done yet. We are both a work in progress, but just like shooting we are there to encourage each other along the way.

Urban Moxy Concealed Carry Purse Review

Concealed Carry for women is all about options. There is not a one size fits all way to carry. One of my typical carry methods involves using an inside the waistband holster, but I do purse carry as well. Unfortunately, my job does not allow me to carry. When I am on my lunch break or leave the office to run errands I have to gun up and down in the car. There is something about putting my gun and holster on in the car that just doesn't float my boat if you know what I mean. This is one of the times that I choose to purse carry.

When I first started purse shopping a few years ago the only conceal carry purses I could find were, for lack of a better word, hideous. They were so bad that I chose to not buy one rather than carrying something so ugly. Over the next few years I saw a change in the market and some decent purses were finally being made.

Gene had bought me a conceal carry purse for my birthday that was made by a different company. I liked it at first, but just two months later the material on the straps began peeling off. Now, this purse wasn't cheap and was supposed to be leather. Needless to say I was not a happy camper. We were able to talk to the manufacturer at SHOT show last year. They told me that it was a known issue, but had been resolved. They were kind enough to ship me a replacement, but surprisingly the replacement did the same thing. This was a decent looking purse and I thought it had everything that I wanted.

Enter Urban Moxy. I saw their purses for the first time at the NRA Convention in Houston and I was totally in love. They are very stylish and have all of the features that I need for carrying my firearm and then some. The owner of the company is a woman. She had created the company from her own need to have quality concealed carry purses that she would actually like to carry. We had the pleasure of meeting her in person at SHOT Show this year. She is a really fun and down to earth person.

Let me tell you this woman thinks of everything. In addition to their purses being stylish, they each come with a holster pocket on the back of the bag that they call the "lock it pocket". Each purse comes with two keys to lock and unlock the zipper. The pocket is the only way to gain access to the firearm so the lock can be used to restrict someone from opening it.

The zipper has a fashionable bag chain which can be used to quickly open the pocket in case of an emergency. The inside of the pocket is made of thick water resistant neoprene which is angled to secure the gun in place. The pocket is a good size so the purses are not limited to tiny guns, but they do suggest that you measure your gun and check the sizing chart on their website prior to making a purchase.

I have two of their purses, Nicole and Sharon. The Nicole has an oyster shell color faux ostrich print. The Sharon that I have is solid black, but it is also available in royal blue. I was really tempted to get the blue one, but I played it safe and got black since it goes with well, you know, everything.

Both purses are very roomy and have lots of pockets to keep contents organized. They have a couple pockets in the front, to hold small items like lipstick and a cell phone. There is one zippered pocket in the back and a large zippered pocket/divider in the middle.

The Sharon comes with three straps. Two permanent ones and one longer strap that can be removed. I prefer to just use the two permanent straps myself. The Nicole only has two straps. They are significantly shorter that the Sharon, but more than long enough to be comfortable.

Both purses have chains on them. The Sharon has them on the permanent straps and Nicole has them around the top of the bag. The Nicole also has a cute lock as an embellishment hanging from the chain.  The lock is actually functional so the purse comes with a key made specifically for that lock. The lock can be opened to adjust the chain if desired. I can hear the chains jingle a little, but they aren't too noisy. I have had purses in the past with chains that were very loud to the point of annoying, but these purses are not like that.

I am very pleased with both purses in both functionality and style. If you are in the market for a concealed carry purse or know someone who is I suggest you check out Urban Moxy.

Gene's Mags - Superman

After I finished customizing Christy's mags I have to admit that I felt a little left out. I mean, why should she be the only one with cool, one of a kind mags that match her gear? Well, don't ask her that question because she will answer that as she IS the only one that should! haha Seriously though I have to admit that I am growing a little tired of all my gear being "tactical" and looking stealthy. Now that does not mean that I won't still have my fair share of greens, blacks and browns in my gear bag but I just wanted to have something a little different for competitive shooting. Hopefully a zombie outbreak won't happen while I am wearing my multi-colored shooting jersey. If it does, I sure hope they are color blind!

In keeping with the spirit of experimenting with dyeing polymer parts I decided to dye my own mags to match my new 3 Gun gear. Now I just need to add the backstory as to why I chose the colors that I did. I have always been a fan of comic books and one of my all time favorite super heroes has been Superman. What's not to like? He has high morals, he uses his strength and powers to protect others and he has a "mild mannered" side that masks his true identity. And let's not forget the uniform of red, blue and yellow with the unmistakable "S" on his chest. It is every little boy's fantasy to be the super hero that saves the day. Thank God that most of us do not totally lose this desire to do good and help others as we become adults and will put others before ourselves if they are in need. This is also known as being a "Sheepdog". I think that is just a more mature way of saying a person is a true super hero [minus the cape].

I have always had some kind of Superman logo in my possession through the years. Most of you that shoot with me on a regular basis have seen me regularly wear a Superman baseball cap or a Superman belt buckle on my Flashbang Holsters Alcatraz belt that doubles as my IDPA competition belt. So it should be of no surprise that Superman was the inspiration for my new 3 Gun setup. I used the same dyeing technique that I recently blogged about to dye my Magpul PMAGS. I started with their new "sand" color mags and then I went with a red and blue color scheme which also matches my awesome new competition belt from Tuff Products [review to come] and my pinwheel shot shell holders from Carbon Arms.

Now, not only does my gear match my "The Couple That Shoots Together" shooting jersey, it also emulates my favorite superhero! Another good thing is now I won't have to worry about getting my mags mixed up with someone else's at a match. Hopefully this explains why I chose the colors that I did. I wouldn't want anyone to think that I have turned my back on being "tacti-cool"!

3rd Annual A Girl and A Gun Annual Conference

Well, they did it again. Another year is in the books for the A Girl and A Gun Annual Conference. Women from all over the US gathered in the Texas Hill Country to enjoy a long weekend of shooting, training, and sisterhood. This year's conference took place in Marble Falls at The Retreat at Balcones Springs and Copperhead Creek Shooting Club. The Retreat was a beautiful and peaceful setting for classroom training sessions, vendor shopping, and bonding while Copperhead Creek was full of things that go boom.

The second day was Demo day at the range. Several firearm manufacturers came out to show the ladies what they have to offer and to put their products straight into their hands. There were representatives from Glock, Remington, and Viking Armament to name a few. Gene spent that day at the range. Part of his day consisted of helping run the mock IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) stage for the conference participants. I, on the other hand, spent the day at the retreat center checking in all the vendors and helping them get set up.

Friday was the first "official" day of conference. On Friday and Saturday, the ladies took turns taking classes at the retreat center and at the range. The instructors came from various shooting backgrounds ranging from Firearms Instructors to Professional Shooters. There was an even wider variety of trainers and speakers this year, some of which are personal friends of ours. The list of instructors is too long to name but a few of them were Anette Wachter, Gabby Franco, Kathy Jackson, and Janna Reeves. Some of the classes offered were Precision Rifle, Adaptive Sight Alignment, Shooting Under Stress, and Extreme Malfunction Drills to name a few.

Gene and I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as range support staff which involved anything from setting up bays, providing participants and instructors with things they needed to any other miscellaneous chores that needed to be done. When were weren't working as range staff we were Safety Officers for Gabby Franco, BJ Norris, and Mark Passamaneck.

I just barely got to meet Gabby Franco last year, so it was a thrill to be able to spend a day with her this year. Gabby's husband, JD, was there working a Safety Officer alongside us and he is a pretty cool guy. The two of them just moved to Texas, so maybe we will be able to see more of them in the future. BJ Norris is a professional shooter who has racked up an amazing amount of competitive shooting awards.

Mark Passamaneck, the President of Carbon Arms, was there to teach Competitive Shotgun Loading classes. Since Gene and I are in the process of getting into 3 gun, it was very fortunate that I was able to pick his brain about what the different types of shell carriers. What was even better is that he brought some shell carriers with him so we were able to directly purchase some from him. The shell carriers were the last piece of the 3 Gun puzzle that we needed to solve. Ok, maybe the last piece is practice and we are working on that.

On Sunday, all participants had one last day of classes at the range. Once the final class was over, we stayed behind for several more hours breaking down the bays, packing up, and picking up loads and loads of shotgun shells. There is one thing I can tell you, these women like to shoot. Then again so do we. There were shells and brass everywhere. I can't even conceive how many rounds of ammunition were fired over the weekend. I can definitely say that everyone had a good time.

Even though it was a working conference for us again, we had a really good time and we were very happy to be able to spend some time with some of our local and long distance friends and of course each other.

Here is a link to our Dropbox account with our pictures from this year's conference.
Dropbox link for 2015 Conference pictures