Gila Hayes
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Since 1993, Gila Hayes has been a staff instructor for the Firearms Academy of Seattle, teaching gun safety and armed self defense. Hayes is one of three founding leaders of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc., and produces a monthly journal published online at www.armedcitizensnetwork.org. She is the author of Personal Defense for Women and Concealed Carry for Women.
Concealed Carry
Tips for Women: Choosing a Semi-Automatic Handgun
Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.
Concealed Carry
Holster Cant and Ride Considerations for Women
Women, many of whom are short-waisted, benefit from dropped and offset holsters because carrying the gun lower on the torso moves the grips of the gun out and away from the ribcage and positions the barrel of the gun below the hipbone.
Concealed Carry
Semi-Autos for Concealed Carry
From Concealed Carry for Women, author Gila Hayes explores some of the many semi-automatic pistols sold, summarizing their various options and how they operate.
Concealed Carry
4 Concealed Carry Compromises to Avoid
If you carry concealed, eventually you'll be tempted to compromise one of these four things. Don't give in—avoid them at all costs.
Concealed Carry
Embarrassing Moments for Armed Women
Because carrying a gun adds just one more complication to our already complex lives, carrying a gun in public is a fertile breeding ground for errors that can sometimes be embarrassing and sometimes prove very dangerous. Here are some tips for armed women.
Concealed Carry
Concealed Carry for Women: Don't Overthink Concealability
A note of encouragement to women who are struggling with how to fit a concealed handgun into their daily wardrobe.
Gun Reviews
The Home Defense Shotgun For Women – Part 2
There is another variable in shotgun selection: type of action. For defensive use, we choose between semi-automatic and manually-operated shotguns (called pump shotguns). Here's a look at both.
Gun Reviews
The Home Defense Shotgun For Women – Part 1
While the handgun is an easy firearm with which to learn shooting skills, it is not the most powerful defensive weapon one may choose. The home defense shotgun lays claim to that title.