This actually happened and I have proof:
Posted on March 31, 2010 by Natalie in Education, Equipment
“So, Natalie,” you might say, “where did you find those lovely necklaces? They sure look like something I’ve seen before. Hmm… Beijing, maybe?” I’d like to take the credit for winning these beauties myself, but alas, they belong to the lovely and talented Kim Rhode. I had the good fortune of spending most of my [...]
Not at all informative…
Posted on March 18, 2010 by Natalie in Uncategorized
…but still kind of awesome. yep… shotgun shell Christmas Lights. Tweet
Women’s History Month
Posted on March 17, 2010 by Natalie in History
A little slow on the uptake sometimes, we’ve just discovered that March is Women’s History Month! While this is not necessarily news, it is fantastic news to us, so lets celebrate with a little History of Women and Guns! Laura Browder published the definitive work on the subject of ‘Women and Guns in America’ just [...]
Must-See Safety Video
Posted on March 17, 2010 by Natalie in Education, Equipment
Q: Ok, class, what’s our number one objective when it comes to firearms? A: Altogether now: SAFETY!!! During my time in Phoenix last month I discovered the following video at the Scottsdale Gun Club. It was required viewing for SGC first-timers. This eight minute package is by far the best firearms safety video I’ve ever [...]
Julie Goloski strikes again! A Girls Guide Fave
Posted on March 16, 2010 by Natalie in Uncategorized
We opened our Blackwater Tactical weekly email tonight and who do we see on the side panel but one of Girls Guide’s all time faves, the lovely and talented Julie Goloski! (right side) Read our interview with Julie by clicking here. The photo here (as well as the former Female Army Athlete of the Year [...]
New Segment: Founding Fathers
Posted on March 16, 2010 by Natalie in Education
Thomas Jefferson: controversial and astute. Love him or hate him (but really, how could you hate him?), he was one heck of a guy. Some quotes of interest: “It has been said the greatest volume of sheer brainpower in one place occurred when Jefferson dined alone…” John Kennedy “No free man shall ever be debarred [...]
Derringer: The Boot Gun
Posted on March 2, 2010 by Natalie in Equipment, Natalie's Blog
I’ll be shooting this little beauty for the first time today. She’s a 22-caliber derringer. Below are some of the specifics. I’ll report back with some video for you! Send me questions- I’ll ask experts and get some solid information for you! From Wikipedia: A derringer is generally the smallest usable handgun of a given [...]