Veterans and Viticulture at Dauntless Wine Co
This is not your average winery review, because Dauntless Wine Co is not your average winery. When you first walk into their tasting room in downtown Forest Grove, you might think you have accidentally walked into a military museum. In…
Your Home’s Role When it Comes to Fire
Last night, I was suddenly awakened in the middle of the night by a wailing ambulance speeding passed my house. And then a firetruck. And then police. It’s heartbreaking knowing that someone out there is having the worst night of…
Concealment: Glock 43 vs. Glock 48
Welcome back! This is continuation of my previous blog post talking about the Glock 43 vs. Glock 48. That post got really long, so I’ve broken out the concealment portion into a separate in-depth post. First, let’s chat about the…
Glock 43 vs. Glock 48
I’ve been concealed carrying for almost three years now, and the Glock 43 has been my primary carry gun the entire time – it was also the first firearm I purchased. It met my needs at the time that I…
My AR-15 Build, Part 5
We are trucking along! In part 5, Josh and I are chatting about charging handles and forward assists. Videos 1-5 in this series are all about the upper of the AR-15. In our next video, we will start diving into…
My AR-15 Build, Part 4
It’s a been a year since we started doing videos for my AR-15 build. Can you believe it? I can’t! It’s a much slower process than we had anticipated due to all the craziness of 2020 (and now 2021), but…
The Gun Gal Gift Guide
Got a gun gal in your life? This guide will give you inspiration for quality, practical gifts that your gun gal will love. If you have followed me for a while, many items in this guide will look familiar… because…
My AR-15 Build, Part 3
We are back at it! As I mentioned in my last AR-15 build update, we had to take a bit of a pause on continuing my build and doing videos thanks to the insanity of 2020. I’m so excited that…
The Best Self Defense Lesson From My Mother
The things our parents or guardians teach us as kids can have deep rooted, lasting impacts into adulthood and throughout our lives. In the moment we may not even realize how important these lessons are or how they will play…
Hazelfern is Turning Me into a Chard Fan
I’m writing this post while I sip on Chardonnay. You read that right. I’m not drinking a Pinot Noir, or even a red wine, I opened up a Chardonnay. The 2018 Little Hells Chardonnay from Hazelfern Cellars, to be exact.…