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Beckie Gaskill

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HERstory: Female Firearms Figures of the Past and Present

Between 2005 and 2020, the National Shooting Sports Foundation documented a 77% rise in female gun ownership. Today, there are over 5 million estimated women who practice target shooting in the United States, whether it’s for hunting, sport shooting, or sharpening self-defense skills. However, women didn’t always play a prominent role in the firearms industry. …

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Stressed Out? Taking a Self-Defense Course Could Help.

Stress. It’s a feeling that everyone experiences at one time or another. These nerves can be caused by a number of factors, such as responsibilities at work and school, or familial or financial decisions. Understandably, another source of stress for many people is the inherent risks of the increasingly dangerous world around us. In honor …

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Hook, Line, and Sinker: Protecting Yourself From Phishing

Phishing: It may sound like a fun summer activity, but change a few letters and throw in some criminal intent and you’ve got a genuine cybersecurity threat. Wondering what in the world we’re referring to? Phishing is the practice of cybercriminals contacting targets digitally while pretending to be a legitimate organization. Their goal is to …

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The Hidden Killer Plaguing Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Veterans

Concealed Coalition’s National Training Director Austin Davis contributed to this piece, drawing on over 30 years’ experience in law enforcement. More than 20 veterans and active-duty military take their own lives every day in America. In fact, the suicide rate for this group is 1.5 times higher than that of the general population. Think about …

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The Yellow Ribbon: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

*Content warning: This post contains sensitive information related to suicide and mental health. If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline or seek help from your trusted mental health professional. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which is commemorated by …

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