She Shoots 2: Packing in Pink
The WON welcomes new columnist Michelle Cerino to its ranks. Sponsored by Packing in Pink, Michelle’s new column, “She Shoots 2,” follows her on a journey to becoming a competitive shooter and hunter....
View ArticleShe Shoots 2: Texas Triggers — Hospitality as big as the state
Are you a fan of Top Shot? Would you love to shoot a variety of guns? Do you enjoy home cooking with Texas hospitality? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Texas Triggers is where you need...
View ArticleShe Shoots 2: The competition mindset
I am not a competitive person, unless it is a party game at a baby shower. Competing in shooting matches would be very “outside the box” for me. That being said, I recently competed in my first 3-gun...
View ArticleShe Shoots 2: The unwritten etiquette of 3-Gun
I’m not an advocate of team sports. Depending on other people’s abilities and having others depend on mine is way too much pressure for me. Many of my friends played sports in school growing up, and I...
View ArticleShe Shoots 2: Finding style and comfort with Vertx
Whether I’m on the range helping instruct, taking a class or competing, it is important for me to look professional and be comfortable at the same time. That’s not something easy to accomplish. Are you...
View ArticleBond Arms Derringer review
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino likes the Bond Arms Derringer for so many reasons. See below. Henry Deringer (note, only 1 letter r in his name,) developed the Derringer in the 19th century, and it has...
View ArticleCrabbing on the Cape
She Shoots 2: Where Michelle goes crabbing in Cape Coral, Fla., and shares a delicious crab-boil recipe. She Shoots 2 is sponsored by Vertx Blue crab is a delicacy that my family and I enjoy eating...
View ArticleRockcastle Shooting Center – Where Southern hospitality and firearms meet
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino describes why she loves Rockcastle Shooting Center and its women-only courses. She Shoots 2 is sponsored by Vertx Shoot The Rock! What? Isn’t that dangerous? No,...
View ArticleBecoming a Hunter Education instructor
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino describes why and how she became a Hunter Education instructor. Vertx sponsors She Shoots 2 Believe it or not, back in the day, I only shot a gun when it meant aiming...
View ArticleHow to make nesting ornaments
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino shares how to make nesting ornaments. Vertx sponsors She Shoots 2 Usually, I am a very positive person when it comes to weather. Living in Ohio, it’s the only way to...
View Article5 things I learned from tactical yoga
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino describes her experience in a tactical yoga class. Vertx sponsors She Shoots 2 Recently, while attending my second International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers...
View Article7 handgun loading aids — Making life easier, 1 round at a time
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino shares 7 handgun loading aids to save you time on the range. I’m a fan of cool kitchen gadgets that make life a little easier when you’re cooking. My kitchen drawer...
View Article4 components of a lightweight 3-Gun carbine
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino details how to keep the weight of your 3-Gun carbine down to a minimum. Last year when shooting 3-Gun competition, I used a carbine that is not an AR platform....
View ArticleHow to shoot through a concealed-carry purse
She Shoots 2: Michelle Cerino gives reasons how and why you should be prepared to ruin that carry purse. Should you carry your gun in your purse and quite possibly shoot through your purse? I found...
View Article5 things you need to know about personal-defense ammunition
Have you ever gone to the store to buy personal-defense ammunition and been completely confused by the number of options? Let’s break down the details, and hopefully your selection process will become...
View ArticleFirst aid on the range — Are you prepared?
While browsing through Facebook, I often see posts from shooters practicing at a range, competing in a match or just plinking in their own backyard. Not too often, but every once in a while, there is a...
View Article7 options for protective eyewear
I see a variety of protective eyewear at shooting events. Lenses and frames in different shapes, sizes and colors. What makes one pair better than another? Lucky for me, I met up with the following...
View ArticleTips for zeroing an optic on your rifle
I’m not sure about you, but I’m pretty thrifty. The thought of burning up boxes of high-priced ammunition while zeroing an optic on a rifle doesn’t sound like a good time. Lucky for me, I got some help...
View ArticleTips for beginning kayakers
Some of my friends said, “She’s suffering from a midlife crisis.”While others said, “No, it’s just something off-the wall-that Michelle would do.”I admit, it was a long weekend and I had some free time...
View Article6 reasons to love the Vertx A-Range Bag
During the 2014 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) I spent some time in the Vertx booth. I became mesmerized as representatives from Vertx demonstrated the new line of bags and packs. These...
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