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In this week's episode of Gun Girl Radio, Randi and Julie are showcasing how shooters are generous and caring people. They talk to special guest, Stacy Maillet, about a special charity event in New England, the USPSA Autism Awareness Match. The annual ...

Now that the shooting season has officially begun, Randi and Julie are offering insight and plenty of tips on traveling to matches. Whether you’re driving or flying, tune in to this episode to learn how two pros prep for traveling to competitions. What’s new? Listen to Gun Girl Radio right on Women’s Outdoor News Tips for Traveling to Matches Planning Budget Registering Making Reservations Packing Flying/Driving - Rules and Law Considerations Supplies Sleeping in a new place Eating on the road Listener Questions: Chris from Twitter - How do you travel with guns\equipment? Do the different state laws cause issues? Dan ‏from Twitter -  when it comes to traveling with firearms, are their any airlines/airports that are better at it than others? Jason from Twitter - Spent 24 hours in the car this week traveling to and from #SWIN. Any tips on car travel and maintaining flexibility? Robert from Twitter - Is practicing with a 22 caliber slide conversion a good idea? Links: TSA - Firearms & Ammunition  US Handgun Laws Brian Enos forum - Three Gun Info Julie’s Travel Checklist Julie’s articles on Women’s Outdoor News and the Daily Caller Flying with Firearms Part 1 Flying with Firearms Part 2  Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob  on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by… GunGoddess.com - http://gungoddess.com/

Now that the shooting season has officially begun, Randi and Julie are offering insight and plenty of tips on traveling to matches. Whether you’re driving or flying, tune in to this episode to learn how two pros prep for travelling to competitions.

Now that the shooting season has officially begun, Randi and Julie are offering insight and plenty of tips on traveling to matches. Whether you’re driving or flying, tune in to this episode to learn how two pros prep for travelling to competitions.

The first major competition of the season, this episode of Gun Girl Radio recaps the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championships. Julie congratulates Randi on her High Lady win and has a list of questions about her match experience, stages, awards ceremony and more!

The first major competition of the season, this episode of Gun Girl Radio recaps the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championships. Julie congratulates Randi on her High Lady win and has a list of questions about her match experience, stages, awards ceremony and more!

The first major competition of the season, this episode of Gun Girl Radio recaps the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championships. Julie congratulates Randi on her High Lady win and has a list of questions about her match experience, stages, awards ceremony and more! Week in review - What have Randi & Julie been up to? Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals Stages Lighting Conditions Number of Movers Accuracy Difficulty Favorite Stage & Most Challenging Stage Who was there Fashion and the Awards Ceremony University of Vermont & Coast Guard Academy support Special thank you to Smith & Wesson Listener Questions Match Specific : Leigh Ann from Facebook - What did you practice before you went to the match and do you feel it was helpful? Was it based on your pre-match review of the stage desciptions or was it based on your knowledge of your weaknesses? Also, how many women were competing this year and how many trophied? (not for the subcatagories like senior, etc.) John from Facebook -  I would like to know how many rounds does the average (?) competitor in the Indoor Nationals fire in preparation for the match? How long before the match do competitors start training? Ty from Facebook - Please talk about diaster factor. I was ill preparied for so many dis-appearing targets and failed to map out better order of fire. Revolvers are virtually limited vickers so getting that one and only shot (in some cases) was paramount. Yes and be sure to mention how much distance you put on the second place lady. Nice shooting Randi. Chuck from Facebook - I'd be interested in the knowing how the low light/no light type stages went for you and what equipment/techniques seemed to offer the most advantages for those stages for you or for other shooters. General Questions: Hayden from Facebook - What major match are you and Julie most looking forward to? Tom from Facebook -  My daughter is 13 and really enjoys shooting. Actually she's a better shot than me with our M&P .22. She has mentioned wanting to compete and I was wondering what you would recommend for a young female shooter to start competing? Matt -  Hello Jake's Angels, a couple of comments and a question. I wanted to encourage people to try steel even if they don't have the 5 mags.A squad mate would be more than happy to reload your mags as you swap. Steel also helped me with idpa/icore tremendously. All the draws and transitions from target to target can't be beat. Now my ?, I shoot revolver almost always but do shoot a bottom feeder occasionally.Any tips on changing platforms from match to match? Its not as smooth of a transition as I would like when the matches are close together. Robert from Twitter - Is practicing with a 22 caliber slide conversion a good idea? Great Match Coverage Links: From IDPA IDPA Blog - http://www.idpa.com/blog/?tag=/2013-Indoor-Nationals Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ShootIDPA Twitter - http://twitter.com/OfficialIDPA YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/IDPAtv Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/ShootIDPA Instagram - http://instagram.com/ShootIDPA A Girl & A Gun on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AGirlandAGunClub Paul Erhardt & The Shooting Wire - http://www.shootingwire.com/ Shooting USA - http://www.shootingusa.com/ Shooting USA Podcast S&W Indoor Nationals Episodes - http://www.idpa.com/blog/post/2013/02/25/SW-Indoor-Nationals-The-ShootingUSA-Podcasts.aspx Other Links: Limited Time Pink Kydex from Comp-Tac -  http://www.comp-tac.com/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=348 New sponsor, GunGoddess.com - http://gungoddess.com/ Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob  on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes.

In this episode of Gun Girl Radio Randi and Julie discuss another one of their favorite shooting sports, International Defensive Pistol Association competitions. Both multi-time ladies IDPA National Champions, they cover the basics of the sport, a bit of history and chat about this week’s Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals Championships. What have Randi & Julie been up to? Randi visited Costa Rica for combination competition trip and vacation where she won the women’s title at the IDPA Costa Rica Nationals Julie recorded an episode of her monthly podcast, JulieG Radio. Main Topic - One of Our Favorite Shooting Sports - IDPA: A brief overview of IDPA The IDPA Divisions Equipment considerations History of the Sport Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals Types of stages Lighting conditions Awards ceremony A little match history Indoor Nationals experiences and favorite memories Listener Questions: Rick: Hi Ladies, I’m enjoying the podcast. I had the privilege of meeting Randi at the Texas State IDPA match (I was just watching, not participating) and told her that I was a big fan of hers....and Julie. After saying that and walking away to photograph some of the match, I began to think that it was a bit rude on my part mentioning being a fan of a competitor to Randi while she was shooting the match. Oops. Anyway, you can imagine how happy I was to find out that Randi and Julie were doing a podcast! I do have a question.....how to pick up speed during a match and where along a course of fire that the ladies have found that they can pick up the most speed. I've been shooting our local club match that isn't pure IDPA but it does involve scoring zones and shooting around barriers, etc. Anyway, it seems that I haven't been able to rise to higher than 6th place finishes for several months now and I'm itching to gain a spot on some of our hotshots. ;D Joe: Ladies (and Jake), I have a question regarding my wife and the creepers at our range. She and I both compete in IDPA. She's new to the sport and is already kicking butt. She is also the only lady shooter at our local matches. The problem is that every guy there seems to think she needs their advice. She\'s polite and listens to them all with patience but she\'s starting to get a little tired of it. I know it sounds like I'm just being jealous, but I assure you that\'s not it. My wife can handle herself! But that\'s also the problem. I don't want to step in, because it would only come off as a jealous jerk husband and I do have to shoot with these guys every weekend. Do you have any advice? Chuck from facebook & Jace from Twitter: Any news on the possible rule changes in IDPA? Matt: How hard is it to mentally switch rule sets from USPSA and back? Sarah: What do ladies keep in the pockets of your shooting vests? Matt: Why aren't there any exclusive Top IDPA shooters? I.E. Why is it that the top uspsa shooters who don't shoot or practice for IDPA show up at the nationals and completely dominate? Links: Follow all the Indoor Nationals action IDPA Blog - http://www.idpa.com/blog/?tag=/2013-Indoor-Nationals Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ShootIDPA Twitter - http://twitter.com/OfficialIDPA YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/IDPAtv Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/ShootIDPA Instagram - http://instagram.com/ShootIDPA Limited Time Pink Kydex from Comp-Tac -  http://www.comp-tac.com/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=348 Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob  on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by… Special Thanks to www.GunGoddess.com

In this episode of Gun Girl Radio Randi and Julie discuss another one of their favorite shooting sports, International Defensive Pistol Association competitions.

In this episode of Gun Girl Radio Randi and Julie discuss another one of their favorite shooting sports, International Defensive Pistol Association competitions.

Randi wasn't able to join us this week, but Julie invited the talented and beautiful Maggie Reese for a fun "girl talk" episode gun girl style.  Maggie is a two time 3-Gun Ladies National Champion as well as a season two contestant on the hit show History Channel's Top Shot. Main Topic Interview: Maggie's journey from new shooter to national champion. Dealing with injuries as a competition shooter. Picking and choosing matches and shooting sports. Shooting and competing with other women. Top Shot talk Maggie's secrets to having fun and looking great on the range. Listener Questions: Jenny:  Hi ladies! I just listened to your show on USPSA competitions and I may just have to start doing them!  My husband has tried for quite a while to get me into shooting, but beyond the occasional practice at the range, I just haven't.  BUT, I do believe I need more practice with the gun that I'd be using for self defense and this may be the way to do it. Thanks for convincing me :-)  NOW to only convince my husband to stay home with the 3 kids 3 and under while I do this.  Maybe you can help in that area! (Jake-yes the Jake with you on air now, would be my husband :-) and has no idea that I've written to you!) Dan: I am writing to inquire what time I can hear Gun Girl Radio on the air?  Is it available as a podcast?  Any information you could provide would be most helpful.  As I live in the eastern time zone I may be somewhat ahead of you all. Jill: Hi we just found your radio program from gun guys podcasts! Enjoyed hearing women with a voice in a man's world.  I'm new to shooting but my husband is not . We have been visiting a lot of websites and you tube video's so I'm hearing more about a world I'm just getting into. I have been doing archery and love doing the leagues in the winter time. This is a world I'm a little more comfortable in. My question to you is what does a girl do when all around it's a man's game, so many particulars and verbage that is hard to grasp. I will learn more as I go...(take some time) Is there any outlets for just a girls arena? J Man:  I am wanting to get my wife more interested in shooting for self defense. What can you recommend for her to start with as far as a type of handgun and caliber to get her use to shooting? Thanks. Links: Follow Maggie on Facebook - facebook.com/MaggieReeseShooting Babes With Bullets - babeswithbullets.com A Girl & A Gun Shooting League - agirlandagunclub.com Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by…

After a great Shot Show episode last week, we’re ready to get back on track with some our shooting sports coverage and this episode is all about Steel Challenge, the third episode in our favorite shooting sports series. Main Topic: Steel Challenge What is Steel Challenge? How did Steel Challenge begin? Favorite Steel Challenge stages. Match memories Listener Questions: Richard K: When in competition, do you prefer a round nose or semi wad cutter and why? Richard M:  Is there one event in steel challenge that the pistol used could be used in idpa and uspsa? One handgun to compete all three? John N Jeanie: Whats the best way to transition from target to target on a steel challenge stage? Brenda E: Hi! I can't get the front sight to focus.Target is clear tho'. Should be the other way. Could be that I wear bifocals? Any tips? Thx! Bruce: I'd love to hear how you manage the trigger control problem on the SC courses. It's always been the toughest discipline for me ever since the first Steel Challenge, and I'd like to learn to at least come close to mastering it. You two amaze me with your speed shooting skills. Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob  on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by…  

Didn't get to SHOT Show?  No worries because this episode of Gun Girl Radio is all about SHOT.  Randi and Julie talk about Media Day, highlights from the show floor, special events, cool new products and more! Special Event Info & Links: Women of the Industry - Hosted by Britney Starr, of Starr & Bodill African Safaris and Jacquelyn Kelly of Armed in Heels.  Learn more about this event at Women's Outdoor News. First Shots Program - Learn more about the National Shooting Sports Foundations First Shots program headed by Tisma Juett at http://www.nssf.org/firstshots. NRA Competitions - Discover the National Rifle Association's competitive shooting programs at http://competitions.nra.org. Listener Questions: Aidan  - What is the best way to get a family of four into SASS without having to buy 8 revolvers, four carbines and four shotguns? How do you cope with gun leather as kids grow? Sharry  - What are we going to use for ammo, if we don't reload since our dear president finally came out with his first manifesto aimed at taking away our guns? Just try to find some out there! Karl  - With the impact of new gun laws and the current shortages of everything on this year's shooting season I know that I've changed my plans to attend several major matches due to the increased costs, long delays and general lack of ammo and components. With a practice-heavy game like Steel Challenge, that's going to be a big issue this year. Useful links to reach out to your representatives: http://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx http://www.ruger.com/micros/advocacy/ Please feel free to post your questions in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Randi Rogers and Julie Golob  on Facebook and consider leaving us a review on iTunes. This episode of Gun Girl Radio was brought to you by...

The second in a series of episodes on our favorite shooting sports. Randi Rogers AKA Holy Terror joins her grandmother Karen “Wicked Felina” Pearcey talking about the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) and Cowboy Action Shooting! What is SASS? Randi and Karen talk about the origins of SASS and what Cowboy Action Shooting is. They discuss how CAS style shooting got started and some different parts of the sport like the costuming and the aliases. Karen also touches on a new part of the sport SASS Wild Bunch shooting. Both ladies share lots of personal stories and even touch on getting a junior started in a shooting sport. Listener Questions: Information about A Girl and A Gun Organization www.agirlandagunclub.com What is the best way to get a female friend who has expressed an interest in shooting to get her to the range and make her feel comfortable? What is the best way, as a female, to overcome male pressure? Are Evil Roy and Wicked Felina going to the Las Cruces Cowboys vs. Lawmen 3 Gun Match? How do you speed up your lever action rifle shooting and shotgun reloads? Comp-Tac Victory Gear: Trojan Horse Long Gun Rifle Case $100 For more information: About SASS- www.sassnet.com About Wicked Felina and Evil Roy- www.evilroy.com Please feel free to post your questions for Randi & Julie in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com. Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! facebook.com/randirogerscompetitionshooter facebook.com/juliegolob1

We're kicking off a series of shows on our favorite shooting sports. First up, the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA)! What is USPSA? Randi and Julie explain the history of this dynamic shooting sport along with a basic breakdown of divisions, classifications and categories. In addition to sharing why USPSA is one of their favorites, the national champs share some of their most memorable match moments. Listener Questions What’s the easiest division to get started in and what do I need? What's a realistic goal for my first match? What's your advice for teaching an all women's class? What's the best way to get started and are there special matches for first time shooters? Some people have said that USPSA shooting causes a false sense of skill when held in comparison to defensive shooting, that it causes bad defensive habits that a shooter might default to in a personal protection situation. Could you address that? For more information about USPSA, visit www.uspsa.org. What’s Next TBD Please feel free to post your questions for Randi & Julie in the comments below or send them to ladies@gungirlradio.com.  Tell us what you think and leave suggestions for future shows. We’d love to hear from you! facebook.com/randirogerscompetitionshooter facebook.com/juliegolob1