She Shoots Podcast

This month we welcome Kerri Monsour, a competitive PRS shooter and mentor.About Kerri MonsourKerri is a PRS shooter with roots that go back to when she first picked up a rifle at 14 in cadets—but her real journey into precision shooting began after she married her husband, Shane. He and his business partner, Steve, started EM Precision about a decade ago, and not long after, Shane had her out to her first PRS match. She was instantly hooked!Since then, she has been steadily growing in the sport, learning every step of the way and loving the challenge. She shoots for Team EM, and she says she is lucky to be surrounded by an incredible, supportive crew that's helped her grow both on and off the range. she has also had the chance to give back by running Ladies Day events at the CHAS range, an incredibly rewarding experience that lets her help more women step confidently into the shooting world.In 2023, she was proud to be featured in the Gunnie Girl Calendar—an unforgettable experience that celebrated strong women in shooting sports.Kerri had the opportunity to compete in the King of 2 Miles, where she pushed herself further than ever before—literally. Her longest confirmed shot to date is 2,100 meters, although not during a competition.Kerri is a proud shooter for Team EM, and also sponsored by Curtis Custom Actions, MDT, March Scopes Canada, Triggertech, and IBI. Their support means the world to her, and she is fired up for the season ahead!About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport.Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved.Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try.Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we have the great honor of welcoming Julie Golob, One of the most decorated handgun shooting champions in the world and a true inspiration for female shooters everywhere.About Julie GolobJulie Golob is one of the most accomplished professional shooters in the world with more than 170 championship titles and top scores in international, national and regional marksmanship competitions in 7 different shooting disciplines. A veteran of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, her titles include top honors in Bianchi Cup, Steel Challenge, USPSA, IDPA, and IPSC competitions as well as being named US Army Female Athlete of the Year.Recipient of SHOT Business Person of the Year, Julie is also a respected brand ambassador and published author.She actively shares her passion for firearm safety, shooting sports, conservation and hunting as an instructor, consultant, speaker, and content creator.Her books, SHOOT: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition, is a comprehensive primer on shooting sports and Toys, Tools, Guns & Rules: A Children's Book About Gun Safety is a useful tool for families and educators in teaching real firearm safety.Learn more about Julie on social media @juliegolob, through her substack newsletter Living Life Fully Loaded and at juliegolob.com.About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport.Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved.Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try.Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Lynn Smith, The Ladies High Overall winner of the 2024 Canadian Trapshooting Championships in Richmond British Columbia and 3 time Canadian Ladies Champion.About Lynn Smith:Lynn's journey in trap shooting began in June 2015, and she has since registered nearly 72,000 targets across 36 clubs in North America.With a lifetime average of 93.68 in singles, Lynn has reached the 26-yard line in handicap shooting, just one yard shy of "the Wall."Lynn is a six-time Alberta Provincial Lady Champion and won the Alberta Provincial Handicap Championship in 2018, besting all competitors. She has also been the Canadian Ladies Singles Champion in 2019, 2023, and 2024, and secured the Ladies Handicap title in 2019 and 2024.Lynn achieved her first perfect score of 100 straight in singles in 2019 at the Edmonton Gun Club and has recorded six more since, including notable performances at the World Championships.Her success inspired her family to create the "Dvine Trap Range," which now hosts annual PITA and ATA shoots. Lynn's dedication and achievements continue to inspire others in the sport.About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport.Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved.Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try.Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Jess Tischler & Paige Koster, Team Canada competitors at the PRS Worlds for 2024. About Jess: Jess Tischler is 16 years old from Southwestern ON, Canada. she has been around shooting for her whole life, but began shooting PRS in 2019  alongside her dad. Jess primarily shoots rimfire but can also be found shooting centerfire too! Over the years, she's had many significant accomplishments, including being on the 2024 (junior) and 2025 (ladies) Team Canada, and she has received many national points race victories over the years in juniors and ladies divisions. She currently shoots for Team Go Big Tactical, Team Us Optics, and Team Peterson Cartridge! Outside of shooting she enjoys to coach gymnastics and is a junior in high school! About Paige: Paige Koster has been immersed in the firearms industry for over eight years, dedicating the past three to her role at MDT. As a passionate competitor, she regularly participates in Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitions throughout Canada and the USA. In her position in MDT's marketing department, Paige plays a key role in managing social media and collaborating with influencers to promote innovative products within the firearms community. When she's not at work or competing, she enjoys exploring the stunning mountains and rivers of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. You can connect with her on Instagram @paigekoster12 About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Jenna McRae, Owner of the McRae Taxidermy. About Jenna: Jenna McRae is the Owner/operator of McRae Taxidermy⁠ which operates out of Mission BC. Jenna has a long background with farming, fishing and hunting and growing up was raised in a farm to plate type of lifestyle. Her experience with raising animals developed her a keen eye for the structure and mechanics of the animal body. Her creativity and attention to detail lead her to passionately pursue taxidermy where she, after many years of looking, landed a spot as an apprentice under a seasoned taxidermist. She spent a year and a half learning the skills of animal artistry and has since taken off with great speed in the wildlife taxidermy world.  Growing up she spent a lot of time at her family cabin located in Loon Lake just outside of Cache Creek. There she spent Fall and winter  hunting deer and moose with her dad and grew to become an avid waterfowl hunter. While in the spring and summers hiking with her belly boat on her back into remote fly fishing lakes targeting Rainbow trout. In the Her passion for fishing eventually expanded to chasing salmon on the river and ocean in Haida Gwaii as well as fly fishing for bonefish and barracuda on the Mexican warm water flats. Her passion for hunting turned into an obsession for chasing deer with her bow. Jenna enjoys shooting skeets and is a member at her local rod and gun club. Jenna's love for the outdoor world has made her very passionate about animal conservation and feels if you take, you must give back double. She is proudly involved with the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, The Wild Sheep Society, periodically writes for articles BC Outdoors Magazine and has been a part of numerous conservation groups including the Ducks Unlimited. Where ever she can dip her feet into the industry to help spread knowledge she is there. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Lonnie Croal, co-founder of the Canadian Criminal Justice Academy and Taleen Hensel, former Army Cadet and current Canadian Criminal Justice Academy⁠ student. About Lonnie: Lonnie is a retired police supervisor with the Edmonton Police Service serving in Patrol Division, Neighbourhood Foot Patrol, Training Section (2nd best job ever) and the absolute best place in the world to work, Tactical Section. He graduated from Royal Roads University with his Master's degree in adult learning methodologies. After retirement, Lonnie went to work for a Canadian/State of Qatar educational project for seven years. Lonnie returned to his hometown of Calgary where he worked as a Director for a justice program at two colleges and recently launched Alberta's newest justice college, the Canadian Criminal Justice Academy preparing our amazing young people for law enforcement careers. Lonnie is a competitive handgunner in PPC, police duty pistol and summer biathlon and is a Director on the Can Am Police-Fire Games Federation Board. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:  SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming back Chloé Gagnon, mental performance consultant with the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC). About Chloé: Chloé's love for sport and performance and her desire to support athletes in achieving their goals is what lead Chloé Gagnon to obtain her Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics as well as her Master's degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in consultation and intervention at the University of Ottawa. She is passionate about sport psychology, mental skills and mental training. Understanding and learning about the impact of mental performance on growth and sport performance are at the core of Chloe's work. As a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, she has the amazing opportunity of working with athletes with different sport backgrounds and performance levels across Canada. Moreover, Chloe is the mental performance consultant for the Shooting Federation of Canada as well as for the Canadian Blind Sports Association's national goalball program.  About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Colleen Piper, Owner of The Bullet Shop. About Colleen: Colleen's desire for shooting came at an early age. Her family hunted like most families back in the day and as she grew older, shooting was put on the back burner. Then she met her husband of 44 years, Ed. Their love of the outdoors had them out deer, elk, moose, bird game and migratory hunting.  It didn't take long before she stole his 270 Ruger Bolt Action rifle (which she still uses today!). As soon as their sons were old enough, they got involved with hunting too. Colleen's passion for IPSC started when she attended the Calgary Gun Show in 2004. Off in the back corner I could hear gun fire and she just had to go see what was going on. There was a booth with 4 smiling guys so eager to sell this new passion called IPSC. Her interest was sparked! 2 years later a gentleman move to their home town and started IPSC at their local club - the Brooks Pistol and Small Bore Club. Here was her chance to get her feet wet. In the spring of 2006 Colleen and Ed took their Black Badge Course which is required to shoot IPSC. In 2007 Colleen and Ed competed in the Alberta Provincials at their home range. No doubt, They had both gotten the shooting bug! As one would know most hobbies are expensive; no different than with IPSC. Colleen and Ed's passion for shooting and attending matches quickly out-paced their finances. What else to do than to buy a remanufacturing handgun ammunition company! Colleen and Ed purchased The Bullet Shop in 2008. Since then, their business has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Collen and Ed feel truly blessed to be able to do something they are both passionate about. The Bullet Shop has helped fellow competitors earn National titles, including Amanda Fisher, who competed and won Top Production Lady in 2024 and Justin Thomson, who won Top Production Optics on the National Team in 2024. Colleen started to compete in 2006 and since then has had to work hard to achieve and hold onto top lady in Alberta for years. She has achieved titles of Top Lady in Standard at the Alberta Provincials and Canadian Nationals, as well as Top Production Optics Lady in Alberta. Colleen's biggest reward in the world of IPSC is watching her friends, new and old, participating in something they are passionate about. Watching how all their hard work in practice has paid off at matches. The smiles, laughs and tears are all a part of this wonderful world called IPSC. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

Carlee and Vanja Krtolica stayed with us after hours to tell us the story about how they met up with some Navy SEALs who tested some of their products.

This month we are welcoming Carlee & Vanja Krtolica, Co-Founders of Apex Optics . Vanja Krtolica President & CEO, Co-Founder of Apex Optics Vanja Krtolica is a seasoned hunter and competitive shooter, excelling in disciplines such as Steel Challenge, IPSC/USPSA, 3-Gun, NRL Hunter, and Precision Rifle Series. He's even claimed victories in shotgun turkey shoots. Before co-founding Apex Optics, Vanja lent his expertise as a Program Manager, specializing in CyberSecurity and Large Infrastructure projects across Canada and the U.S. His blend of corporate experience, passion for the outdoors, and love for hunting in Western Canada provided Apex Optics with a unique advantage when developing its first products. Today, while Vanja continues to compete in shooting sports whenever possible, his primary focus is on optical design and new product development. His vast experience in hunting and shooting sports drives the innovation behind Apex Optics' cutting-edge products. Carlee Krtolica Vice-President & COO, Co-Founder of Apex Optics Carlee Krtolica is the VP, Co-Founder, and COO of Apex Optics, where she combines her diverse expertise in corporate management, consulting, and competitive sports to lead the company's operations and strategic initiatives. Before co-founding Apex Optics, Carlee built a robust career in the energy sector, specializing in fixed asset and production accounting. Her experience in marketing and recruiting have also been crucial in shaping the brand's success. In addition to her corporate experience, Carlee served as a business consultant, advising companies on growth strategies and marketing efficiencies. She is also a published author, with her best-selling book making a significant impact in her field. Carlee's journey in competitive shooting began with pistol sports, particularly Steel Challenge, where she quickly rose to prominence. She won a national title in her women's classification in 2018 and secured second place in 2019 while five months pregnant, demonstrating her remarkable dedication and resilience. Beyond her work at Apex Optics, Carlee is a prominent figure in the shooting sports community. She serves on the board of the Canadian Precision Rifle Association (CAPRA), the national governing body under the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) for precision rifle sports. In this role, Carlee helps set the qualification standards for Team Canada in world championships for both precision centerfire and rimfire disciplines and oversees the management of Team Canada each year. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Kelly Kincaid, Vice-president of special events for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR) and Mapleseed instructor. Kelly has been a member and a Field Officer with the CCFR since its inception. She has held many positions within the organization: Field Officer, Regional Field Officer Coordinator, Provincial Coordinator, and she is currently serving as the VP of Special Events. Kelly has helped grow the Field Officer Program in Ontario, volunteering at shows, Ladies Days, and other Events across the Province. Kelly is an IPSC shooter and Match Director for her club, a Mapleseed Instructor, Hunter, and an overall lover of guns! About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month we are welcoming Melody Philistin and Taylor Reich, PCC National Champions. Melody Philistin is a competitive shooter for Team FH Munitions, and Team Apex. She is the current Handgun and PCC National Lady Champion, multi-time Provincial Lady Champion in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as the first IPSC Multi-Discipline National Lady Champion. Melody started shooting IPSC Handgun in 2022, and started shooting PCC in April of this year. Taylor Reich is also a competitive shooter for Team FH Munition and Team Apex. He is a 3x Canadian IPSC national champion in handgun and PCC, along with multiple Alberta and Saskatchewan provincial titles. Taylor began shooting 3-gun in 2016, IPSC in 2019 and is the first Canadian IPSC shooter to have won nationals in multiple disciplines overall.

This month we welcomed Tracey Wilson, Vice-president of public relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR) to talk about National Range Day (June 1), a day created to recognize the 2.3 million licensed gun owners who responsibly, legally, and safely own and use firearms in Canada. Tracey has been a significant part of the CCFR team Since its inception and was one of the original incorporating directors. Her role and skills have grown over the years, making her a powerful, public-facing advocate. Tracey is the vice president of public relations for the CCFR and Canada's only in-house registered gun lobbyist. Her political influence and tenacious spirit make this lady an asset to the CCFR team and Canadian gun owners. Not only is Tracey the VP of public relations for the CCFR and their registered Lobbyist, but she is also a published author, having written articles for Women's Hunting magazines. Tracey and CCFR CEO Rod Giltaca can be seen regularly on the CCFR Radio Podcast and YouTube Channel with their “Week in Review,” and has graced SHE SHOOTS on a number of occasions to share her vast knowledge of Canada's gun communities and legislation. She is the original “CCFR Calendar Gunnie Girl” cover model and one of the CCFR Women's Program Executive team members. In her “free time”, Tracey can always be found at the range doing special events like National Range Days and Women's Introductory Range Days. And is a familiar face at Sports and Gun Shows like the Toronto Sportsman Show and TACCOM. Tracey is a mom, grandmother, a sports shooter, a seasoned hunter and Canada's one and only “Gun Goddess.”

This month, we welcome Amber Berukoff, owner of Cantac Firearms, Cantac Machining LTD and candy store in Castlegar, Match Director for the West Kootenay Marksmen, President of the Castlegar Pistol Club, and the Founder/Managing Director of the West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group. Amber or "Lola" to her friends is a busy business owner and mom to 2 beautiful children. She is a  licensed gunsmith as well as a certified range officer. In her spare time, she enjoys running matches, events and classes that entice women, kids and those who need help stepping into the firearms community the opportunity to do so. SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns. In her community, she is a director of multiple non profits related to wildlife conservation and community management, including the West Kootenay Marksmen, Castlegar Pistol Club, and West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group. Amber loves seeing the look of excitement that new shooters get when introduced to the sport and it is her goal to be that stepping stone for whoever needs it.  If you need help learning more about firearms or want to join in on any of the Kootenay events, check out the websites below!  www.wklsg.net www.castlegarpistolclub.com www.trailwildlife.com

This month, we welcome Teri Bryant, Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer. Teri was a member of the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee. She served as the secretary of the Alberta Arms and Cartridge Collectors Association for the past 16 years and is the president of the Military Collectors Club of Canada. Teri was an associate professor with the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary on national and international business. As Chief Firearms Officer (CFO), Teri demonstrates that public safety and a flourishing firearms community are mutually complementary goals. She will ensure that we preserve for future generations a firearms heritage that reflects Alberta's values of safety, responsibility and respect for individual rights. A major part of CFO Teri's role is to help bond Alberta's law-abiding firearms community together. She has a strong presence in Alberta, connecting with stakeholders across the province to explain how the office advocates for law-abiding firearms owners and focus on safety. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we welcome Vanessa Harrop, Outdoor Quest TV host and avid hunter and outdoorswoman who recently won the Grand Slam Club's Super Slam Award for 2024 at SHOT Show this year. Vanessa Harrop Vanessa has a deep passion for hunting and the outdoors and she loves to immerse herself in cultures around the globe. As hunting is the cornerstone of all cultures, she believes there is no better way to experience a destination. She is constantly seeking out new adventures and whether it's climbing mountains in search of mountain goats and sheep, chasing Muskox on the tundra, or stalking elk and deer in the foothills of Alberta, she embraces it all! There is nothing quite like the adrenalin and anticipation that comes with each adventure. Vanessa is also a gear junky and is constantly searching out and testing products to assist in her pursuits. There is no need to call Vanessa a huntress. She is proud to be simply a hunter and no matter where she hunts, she is respected for her tenacity and grit. Vanessa is strong role model for all women hunters. Find Vanessa: Outdoor Quest TV: http://outdoorquesttv.com/ Outdoor Quest TV: (Facebook): Outdoor Quest TV | Facebook Outdoor Quest TV (Instagram): Outdoor Quest TV. (TJ) (@outdoorquesttv) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Vanessa Harrop | Facebook Instagram: vanessaharrop Vanessa Harrop (@vanessaharrop) • Instagram photos and videos

This month we welcomed Tracy Wilson, Vice-president of public relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR). Tracy has been on the front lines in Ottawa as the registered lobbyist for CCFR supporting firearms owners and businesses during the hearings and creation of Bill C-21. Tracy will help us explain what C-21 is, what the bill entails, and common misunderstandings with the bill passing in parliament late last year. We'll open up for questions from the audience to help clear up any misconceptions. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we welcome Cathy Wolf, a northern Alberta outfitter, avid mentor for women and youth in firearms and founder of Untamed Women. Cathy Wolf Cathy lives in North Western Alberta with her husband and 4 kids. They are very much an outdoors family and enjoy all activities. She grew up in a small agricultural town in central Alberta; where hunting wasn't a main focus for her family. Firearms were around however, for gopher control.  In the hunting world, she has been very fortunate in successfully harvesting every big game animal in Alberta and was first woman to do so. She has also completed her Super 10. Cathy and her husband own an outfitting company called ⁠Wolf Huntin Adventures⁠. Through it she has met a variety of individuals and she noticed a trend that the wives, girlfriends, and partners were intimidated or uninvolved. This inspired her to start ⁠Untamed Women⁠ and help build a network for women of all levels of experience to reach out and connect through range days, fishing adventures and hunting trips. Find her: ⁠https://instagram.com/she_alpha_wolf?igshid=MTZ5N3ZydHV4MjZ1Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/untamedwomen_?igshid=eG5hZGRvbzVoMWZh&utm_source=qr ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/cathy.wolf.10?mibextid=LQQJ4d ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551392480660&mibextid=9R9pXO⁠ Manning Range Day Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091464638922&mibextid=9R9pXO About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we welcomed Shannon Westlake, a Canadian champion in smallbore 3-Position Rifle and Air Rifle competitions, earning her place on the Canadian Olympic Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Shannon Westlake began shooting at the age of 12 after joining Army cadets. She started shooting air rifle and smallbore, competing at local, provincial and national cadet championships. In 2001 and 2002, Shannon had the opportunity to represent Canada after earning a spot on the Cadet National Rifle team to compete in the Imperial Meeting fullbore matches held in Bisley, England. Shannon loved shooting so much that she purchased her first fullbore rifle not long after leaving the cadet program. She competed at the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association National matches on several occasions, winning multiple short-range and mid-range matches.  She also represented Canada in Bisley, England at the NRA Imperial matches and was a member of the Canadian Team at two World Long Range Shooting Championships, in Brisbane, Australia and in Camp Perry, Ohio, USA. To train for fullbore during the winter, Shannon began shooting both 3-position smallbore rifle and Olympic air rifle shooting. She has represented Canada in these disciplines at multiple CISM military championships, World Cups, and Pan American Games. In 2023, Shannon won the Canadian smallbore prone championship for the second year in a row by breaking the Canadian record with a score of 628.4.  She also won the Canadian Women's Air Rifle Championship and the Canadian Women's 3-position Championship. In October 2023, Shannon competed at her third Pan American Games where she won the bronze medal in the Women's 3-position smallbore event, earning Canada a quota spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:  SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we welcome Jamie-Lee Beggs, she is an avid hunter, angler, trapper and a successful range day coordinator. We will talk all about how to set up a successful range day, what you need to know before you begin planning, pitfalls and things to avoid along with gaining sponsors and final execution of the event. Jamie-Lee is 36 years old, a Wife, Educational Assistant, Hunter, Angler, Trapper and range day coordinator. She also spends her free time being a backyard mechanic, gardener, canner, sewer, home renovator while enjoying riding her motorcycle and quads.  She has fished with her dad since she could hold a rod. She did not start hunting or shooting, both rifle and archery, until her mid 20s with her husband. A couple years ago she learnt the art or trapping from her dad and got licenced. It has quickly become her new favorite winter activity! Jamie-Lee loves to be outdoors, spending time in nature and learning and discovering new things.  Teaching and introducing firearms, archery and hunting to new comers is a passion of hers. Using this passion, Jamie-Lee was able to put together a very successful women's range day in Fort MacMurray which has only grown since. Find Jamie-Lee on Instagram @beggstobeoutdoors and @mcmurrayrangedays and McMurray Range Days on Facebook.

This month, we welcome Jerrika Geneau, host of her own TV show Jerrika in the Wild. Jerrika Geneau Jerrika is a 36 year old mother of 6, who lives between Southern Ontario, and Eastern Alberta. Owner and operator of Jem Medical in Ontario, and a psychiatric nurse in Alberta. Jerrika has dedicated herself to constantly bettering herself, mind, body and soul. This includes bettering the lives of others along the way, organizing charity events, training healthcare workers, working with high acuity patients, and more. If that isn't already enough Jerrika is extremely active in outdoor activities with a heavy focus on hunting and harvesting for her family, friends and community. Jerrika has dedicated her life to learning and passing on traditional techniques she has acquired, maintaining the values she has been taught, honouring the animals she harvests by utilizing as much of the animal as possible, all in an effort to preserve conservation efforts to protect our wild life for many generations to come.

This month, we welcome Anna MacIntosh, the Vice President of the Women's Program for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR). Anna is an engineer by day but also spends her spare time teaching healthy movement classes, gardening, making jam, and of course - shooting. Anna became licensed roughly 7 years ago and spent time shooting recreationally with her husband. After becoming a member of the CCFR and participating in the CCFR Gunnie Girl calendar, she jumped in with both feet being mentored by other women (and men) and getting trained as an RSO to support sponsored women's range days in ON.  Fast forward a couple of years and she has taken her passion for empowering other women and teaching safe shooting basics to the next level for the women's program. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST:  SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we welcome Gail Cook, a Champion Mounted Shooter in Canada and the United States. Gail lives near Bentley, Alberta on an acreage with her partner Lee and their 3 mounted shooting horses. She got involved in mounted shooting after taking a clinic in 2008 and since then Gail and Lee have competed in mounted shooting competitions across Canada and throughout the US. Gail has multiple class wins in Canada and in the US, including Colorado, Texas, Idaho and Arizona. A couple of highlights for her are Overall Ladies Champion in Canada in 2014 and Cowboy Mounted Shooting Worlds Class Winner in Amarillo Texas in 2015. Gail also operates her business, The Leather Loft from her home. She has been in business for 29 years and has made saddles, tack, gun leather, chaps and chinks. Currently, her focus is chaps and bags and last year she started a class on chap making. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we are honoured to welcome Ian Runkle, a Canadian Criminal Defence and Firearms Lawyer and YouTube legal commentator. Ian Runkle Ian is a Canadian criminal defence lawyer with a special interest in firearms and weapons law. He has taught classes on the subject at the University of Alberta and is a respected voice on these issues. Prior to his legal career, Ian received a B.A. in psychology from Simon Fraser University. He then received his LLB from the University of Alberta. Ian is not just a lawyer; he is also a firearms owner. He is a competitive shooter and appreciates all the various shooting disciplines. Finally, Ian is a YouTuber with over 219K subscribers. You can find his content under “Runkle of the Bailey.” About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we are speaking with Chloé Gagnon, a Sport Psychologist working with high performance and professional shooters with the Shooting Federation of Canada. Chloé Gagnon Chloé's love for sport and performance and her desire to support athletes in achieving their goals are what lead her to obtain her Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics as well as her Master's degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in consultation and intervention at the University of Ottawa. Chloé is passionate about sport psychology, mental skills and mental training. Understanding and learning about the impact of mental performance on growth and sport performance are at the core of Chloe's work. As a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, she has the amazing opportunity of working with athletes with different sport backgrounds and performance levels across Canada. Moreover, Chloe is the mental performance consultant for the Shooting Federation of Canada as well as for the Canadian Blind Sports Association's national goalball program.

This month, we are highlighted an organization that celebrates Canada's history through education and entertainment. We welcomed 3 members from Guns of the Golden West, established in 1981, specializing in historical reenactments, educational presentations, old west shoot-out shows, period-authentic costuming and firearms and trick-shooting displays. Guns of the Golden West has worked with many well-known historical locations, events, and societies around Alberta and even into the United States, including the Calgary Stampede, Heritage Park, Aspen Crossing, Innisfail Historical Village, and Double T Percherons. Bob Wilson "Black Bart" - President of Guns of the Golden West Bob began his reenactment journey 34 years ago when he began volunteering with the Calgary Stampede and was accepted onto the Promotion Committee and a sub-committee called the "Stampede Sixguns". From there he joined the Guns of the Golden West Association where he has been an entertainer and educator since 1990. Kelli-Anne McLean "Outlaw Anne" Kelli-Anne was given her first gun (22LR) when she was just 5 years old by her dad who taught her proper firearms safety and she joined him every chance hunting big game in the mountains of BC. Kelli-Anne always had a passion for firearm's, especially 6-shooters and when she met a number of members of GOGW at the Easter Gun Show 8 yrs ago, She knew she had found a group she wanted to join. The rest has been burnt powder. She enjoyed her time with GOGW since she joined because she loves that you can be someone else from a different time and have fun being period correct 1880's era. Kelli-Anne's husband, and their two daughters (13 & 6) are also members. Kelli-Anne has a background in horses and has ridden with GOGW in the Calgary Stampede Parade and as an actor shooting at a train at Aspen Crossing. Hannah Pedersen "Ruby Roan" Hannah is a 25 year old homesteader from rural southern Alberta. She's had a love of history and horses since before she could walk, but didn't start to live these dreams until her mid teens. Hannah was a competitive gymnast for over a decade in her formative years, and traveled to places like Australia and Portugal representing her club, Team Alberta, and Team Canada. Upon her retirement from gymnastics, that's when she started to really get serious about horses, guns, and history and combining the three. She is currently in the process of gun-breaking her youngest mare, "Sarcee," to begin her Mounted Shooting career (if she ever has time). Aside from sport, Hannah completed a Bachelors Degree in Western Canadian History from the UofS, specializing in Western ranching operations and settler-first nations relations. She is an experienced Draft Horse Teamster, working at Heritage Park Historical Village for a few years as the ranch supervisor, and then working on a horse and cattle ranch south of Calgary. Now, she is onto a path into the Antique appraisal industry. She's always had an interest in guns, specifically historical firearms (if you couldn't have already guessed). She believes there's something very powerful in knowing how to use them in a day-in-age where people don't like them and have no idea how to use them. She has her two prized revolvers (Ruger and Pietta), her nifty little mares leg, and her great grandfather's rifle. She got involved with the GGW in 2021 when Bob and another member of the club invited her to join the Guns at the Calgary Stampede Parade. She's been a part of the club since then, as history, historical reenactment, horses, and guns are right up her alley.

Join the ladies of the CUSF Women's program, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns for this episode of "She Shoots." This month, we are highlighting one of the many organizations that contribute to Canada's shooting community through promotion, development and governing of organized, recreational, and competitive target shooting in and for Canada. We welcome Sandra Honour, President of the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) to our show. The Shooting Federation of Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and other organizations involved in the Canadian sport system. The Shooting Federation of Canada offers programs for recreational and high-performance shooters and provides professional development for coaches and officials. Sandra Honour Sandra began her sports career as a swimmer on Canada's National Team from 1979 until 1984. Once she retired from that, she took her drive and competitive spirit into shotgun sports where she thrived and again had the opportunity to represent Canada again on the international stage as a member of Team Canada's National Shotgun Team from 1993 until 2015. Sandra took her experiences and became active within the community as a Provincial and National Sport Governing Body Executive Member starting in 2000. She is an active supporter of gun ownership in Canada, testifying at Senate Hearings and has been interviewed for news articles and television appearances. In 2016, Sandra was elected President of the Shooting Federation of Canada which she serves to this day.

This month, we took the opportunity to explore the professional and career aspect of the firearms community by welcoming Cst. Cassandra Calverley to our show. Cassandra is a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Member of 4 years, stationed in north-east Alberta. She is originally from Southern Ontario where she learned firearms safety and handling at a very young age from her father. Prior to being hired by the RCMP, she was able to participate and earn her riflewomen patch at a local Project Mapleseed event. She later applied those fundamentals during the RCMP training and earned the cross pistols, marksmanship award. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talked to Dianna Muller, a 2-time national 3-gun champion shooter out of the US. Dianna is a 22-year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, the founder of the DC Project - a non-partisan initiative of women to raise awareness that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education, not legislation, and co-founder of the Ambassador Academy, which is designed for sponsored shooters to learn all the skills to effectively represent their brands. Dianna Muller Growing up, Dianna's family hobbies were horse shows and barrel racing. In high school, her father introduced her to USPSA pistol competition. Throughout her career as a Tulsa Police Officer, she continued to pursue barrel racing until she found 3-Gun competition. She is a two-time USPSA Ladies Open National Champion, and the 2015 NRA World Ladies Champion. She's also a two-time IPSC World Shotgun silver medalist and took gold on the ladies team in 2015 and 2018. In addition she's competed for the United States in two Pan-American Shotgun matches. Dianna has a passion for promoting the shooting sports, responsible gun ownership, and the Second Amendment. She is the founder of the DC Project. The DC Project is a grassroots, non-partisan, educational effort that brings women from every state to Washington, D.C. every year to meet with legislators on behalf of the 2nd Amendment and gun owners. Together with her husband Ryan, the Mullers founded the Ambassador Academy; a five-day training course designed to foster more effective ambassadors in the 2A community. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talked to Jessica Tischler (14) and Allison Zane (17); two competitive PRS shooters who have both earned several big wins and are sponsored by some of the biggest names in the industry. Jessica Tischler Jessica Tischler is 14 years old from Southwestern Ontario. She discovered her love for shooting at a very young age when her dad exposed her to hunting and target shooting as early as 2 years old when he bought her ‘her' first gun; a single shot cricket. In May of 2018, she had her first go at the ‘Maple Seed' Clinic. Being so young, it helped to develop vital fundamentals like rifleman's cadence, how to properly use and support yourself with a sling, and just general knowledge and safety of a gun on her side. About a year later in she began her PRS journey. It all began with the ‘Outlaw Rimfire Precision Series' that her dad hosted at Warren Field. She won 1st in production, which gave her the motivation to continue with that PRS series and others like it. Now, she is nearing the end of the 2022 season and she has partaken in many PRS series competitions and she has won some cool medals and trophies! Jess has the full support of amazing businesses such as Go Big Tactical, US Optics and Grey Birch Solutions which has helped set her up to succeed. She is grateful for the support from her sponsors as well as the many people who have helped greatly towards her success and the opportunities she has had and the experiences that are yet to come! Allison Zane Allison is a 17 year old Precision Rifle Competitor who hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born into a law enforcement family, Allison and her sister learned the importance of firearm safety early on in life. At age 11, Allison signed up for the Winchester/National Rifle Association Marksmanship Qualification Program at her local club and began learning positional shooting. During 2019, Allison's first season as a precision rifle rimfire competitor, she qualified to shoot the 2019 NRL 22 Nationals in Las Vegas. At age 13 she earned the Top Junior award and claimed third place overall. In 2020, the finished the season in the PRS Pro-Series taking first place in the Ladies, Junior and Amateur categories, and claimed first place open in the PRS Northwest Regional Series. PRS competitors also voted her Rookie of the Year for 2020. Some of her most notable finishes include winning 4 national level PRS Pro-Series matches since 2020 and finishing 8th in open for the PRS Pro-Series in 2021. This year, Allison was selected to represent the US Precision Rifle team at the inaugural Precision Rifle World Championships on August 6th in France where she and her teammates reached the podium with a first-place finish. Allison balances a hectic high school schedule, taking honors/college-level math and science courses as a senior, with thoughts of becoming an engineer. Allison has discovered that long range precision rifle shooting serves as an outlet for continuing education, especially in math and science. In addition to all of this, she also values the quality time she has spent shooting with her dad and meeting new friends. Allison has been featured in several magazines and she is sponsored by several businesses including Defiance Machine, MDT, Short Action Customs, Lapua, Vortex Optics, Armageddon Gear and Hawkhill Customs.

SHE SHOOTS - Episode 10: Up in Smoke This month, we talk to Terri Huston; Sporting Clays enthusiast, competitor, Instructor, and the Lesson and Corporate Event Coordinator for the Vancouver Gun Club. She Founded Guns & Wild Roses; a women's Sporting Clays event where women can come and learn in a safe and supportive environment. Terri Huston Began shooting in 2015 and she quickly began to compete. She won 2nd place in the BC Provincials in 2019 then went on to compete at the Nationals, where she placed 6th. She loved shooting Sporting Clays so much that she decided to share her passion by creating Guns & Wild Roses in 2017 with the help of Bill Solberg and Mike House. The idea was to provide instruction, guns that fit women (not their husbands guns) and a safe, friendly and fun environment, they can introduce more women to the sport of shotgun shooting, and share our passion for the sport. Italian Sporting Goods immediately joined as their sponsor and has had many fun and successful events over the last few years, growing from their initial group of 5 to over 225 ladies on their mailing list. They have five NSCA Level 1 Instructors and a fantastic support team setting their courses. They have also recently started the first ever Ladies League at the Vancouver Gun Club which meets once a month – just to go shooting with the girls. Guns & Wild Roses has now evolved into a second class called Fundamentals which is open to men, women and juniors over the age of 10. It has also become a great success. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talk to Kate MacQuarrie; Director of Forests, Fish and Wildlife for the Province of Prince Edward Island, creator of Women Shooters of PEI and an avid hunter, trapper and forager. Kate MacQuarrie Kate MacQuarrie is a professional botanist and trapper, and a recreational hunter, angler and forager. Her day job is Director of Forests, Fish and Wildlife for the Province of Prince Edward Island. Kate hunts upland game and waterfowl; traps beavers, muskrats and coyotes; does her own skinning and fur handling; forages a ton of wild foods; teaches firearm safety, plant identification and foraging; and works to educate the public about plants and wildlife via her Facebook page. Kate also created Women Shooters of PEI to provide firearm safety training and live fire events for PEI women, and is the PEI Field Officer for CCFR. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talked to Amber Berukoff; a certified gunsmith and owner of Can-Tac Firearms, and Jennifer Gadbois; Managing Director of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association (CSAAA). We talked all about women in the firearms industry. Jennifer Gadbois Jenn lives in rural Eastern Ontario and is an avid hunter, angler, competitive shooter, and lady in the firearm industry. While she didn't grow up in a household interested in hunting, she has always spent more time outdoors than indoors and has always been interested in self-sustainability. The moment she graduated college, she had a few extra seconds and a few extra dollars to invest in the one-stop hunting and PAL course. After completing the courses, becoming licensed, and doing her research (the internet can offer some fantastic learning resources), Jenn quickly dove into hunting head first. Vetted and proficient in safe and responsible hunting and firearm handling, this journey still meant a lot of trial and error to figure out what did and did not work in the many other aspects of hunting and shooting. A hunting passion quickly sparked a bigger firearm passion. Jenn went on to take the RPAL course and become a licensed, restricted firearm owner. She never realized how healthy and inviting Canada's firearm community was and how diverse sports shooting was. After a few years of recreational range visits, Jenn completed the Black Badge Course, and she now competes in IPSC and steel challenges through summer while hunting every fall. In December of 2021, she took on the exciting new role of Managing Director with the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association. CSAAA (CS-triple A) is a non-profit organization that lobbies, fights and works to support Canada's hunting and firearm industry. Jenn is beyond grateful to have the opportunity to fight for something she is passionate about and a community and industry that benefits tens of thousands of Canadians in many ways. Amber Berukoff Amber is a mother, sister, daughter, licenced gunsmith, owner of Can-Tac Firearms, president of the Castlegar Pistol Club, founder and managing director of the West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group, range officer, and firearms instructor. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talked to Amanda Lynn Mayhew; creator of Just Hunt, That Hunting Girl, the Take Me Hunting/Fishing/Shooting Program and is a rising star in the Canadian outdoor community. Amanda Lynn's passion for fitness and fun combined with her outdoor skills and positive attitude made her the perfect mentor for new hunters of all ages. Her TV show has been entertaining, educating, and engaging Canadians since 2016 and her social media presence is impressive. Amanda Lynn has been organizing Women's Range Days since 2011 and says “Ladies in our community are inspiring more women each day, to become more independent, self-reliant and strong. I am honoured to partake in this community and to be able to mentor and inspire as many women as I can”. This young woman has proved her worth as an athlete, inspirational speaker, angler, power sports enthusiast, sport shooting advocate, and a hunter whose mission it is to pass on the passion to our future generations. Amanda Lynn was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 1998 and has given her efforts to bring awareness to rare diseases and health awareness including Progeria, Multiple Sclerosis, and Congenital Heart Conditions. Amanda has overcome these challenges and embraces her hunting roots, taking her message nationally to become one of the most recognizable faces of the Canadian outdoors. Amanda supports the work of the CCFR Women's Program and has partnered with the CCFR on multiple projects, from TV productions to event appearances, she is helping shape the role of women in our community, one shooter at a time. About SHE SHOOTS PODCAST: SHE SHOOTS is a podcast for women in the shooting community and for those interested in learning more about it. It is hosted by women who shoot, hunt, and instruct and most importantly share a passion for introducing new ladies to the sport. Coming to you on the second Tuesday of every month, the objective of SHE SHOOTS is to showcase various activities in the shooting sports and highlight the people who participate. We hope this will help you find something you are interested in learning more about and various ways to get involved. Did you know the shooting community proudly boasts over 250,000 licensed women who participate across Canada? This sport has something for everyone and it's easy to get out and give it a try. Join us every month when we host SHE SHOOTS on a variety of social media platforms. This exciting collaboration is brought to you by the Canadian University Shooting Federation, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns.

This month, we talk to Sarah Hisson; a Cowboy Action competitive shooter. We'll talk about how she started, how she trains, her experiences and successes. Guest Speaker: Sarah Hisson Sarah did not ever think I would be in the shooting sports. She didn't grow up around firearms and only got her license for working in museums. She started shooting in 2012 when her husband, Mike, bought his first rifle. After getting comfortable with rifles, they moved onto handguns, before starting competitive shooting in 2015. That year she first started shooting cowboy. Mike had suggested it to her since it incorporated competition and her love of history. she tried it once, and was hooked!! She shot every match she could before having to take a break to have her daughter and son. But she is hoping to get out to a match again this year! The past few years she has been able to dabble in IDPA and ICORE to keep herself active in the shooting community. It's something she really enjoys, and appreciates the fact that she can bring my family to the range so they can be involved too!

This month, we talked to Lauren Straud and Christie Tubb; Extreme Long Range (ELR) competitive shooters. We talked about how they got into the sport, how they train, experiences and successes. Guest Speakers: Lauren Straud Lauren Stroud is 34 years old and she recently tied the knot with Chase Stroud whom she likes to brag has one of the best Extreme Long Range (ELR) minds in the sport! When She first met Chase, She had never shot a precision rifle before. The very first day they met, he had her do a test: if she missed, he got to kiss her! Lauren is very competitive, but she also wanted that kiss! She rose to the challenge and hit all the targets on the first try except one. That way she still hit the targets, and she still got her kiss! Chase and Lauren are now happily married PewPew Partners for life! When Lauren was just starting out, Chase let her try his military version of the .375 EnABELR, the first time she shot it, she was hooked! He helped guide her on at 2 Miles! From there, she kept wanting to shoot his gun so much that he got her a base for my own .375 EnABELR as a Christmas present. This had an Accurate Rifle Systems chassis. It was gorgeous, but she was so comfortable with his Cadex chassis, she wanted one of those too. This had her switching over to Cadex. She now has her very own custom dream rifle Where's Waldo/Lauren Robins Egg Blue Dual Strike chassis. Her biggest accomplishment thus far is her 3 mile impact back on October 25th! She was practicing with Chase for their goal to document getting impacts at 3 miles on the same day. Chase's rifle wasn't ready that day, but hers was, so she had to see if it could make it for the future couples 3 mile hit. Lauren and Chase both love going to competitions and practicing, testing, and just taking their rifles to their limits. There are so many people out there that have no idea what their rifles are actually capable of. She wants to positively expose it, and hopefully interest more people to the ELR sport. Lauren wants to see a more positive light shined in on responsible gun ownership. She is also a women's business owner of Pump's Precision Rifle Training, LLC where her husband Chase trains ELR and much more. If anyone is interested in becoming an ELR shooter or wants to brush up any skills, check them out on their website, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Dr. Christie Tubb Stallter Dr. Christie Tubb Stallter is a Family Nurse Practitioner and college professor who began shooting competitively at the age of 12 in High Power rifle competitions. One of Christie's first major accomplishments was making the NRA Wimbledon cup shoot off and placing 2nd with iron sights against hundreds of competitors who were shooting scopes when she was 18 years old. Over the years, Christie has expanded her shooting career to include Extreme Long Range (ELR) competitions. She currently shoots a TUBBGUN™ chambered in 33XC and 37XC. Her latest ELR accomplishments include placing 3rd in Heavy class at the Unholy Alliance shooting competition in 2021 and placing 1st in ELR light class at Poke the Bear shooting competition in the fall of 2021. Christie has recently moved to her hometown of Canadian, Texas, where she and her husband Nate are opening a rifle barrel manufacturing business that will compliment her father's business, Superior Shooting Systems. In addition, Christie is adept at making product videos and answering technical questions for customers using Superior Shooting System's line of products. Special Sponsor for this Episode: Cadex Defence - https://www.cadexdefence.com Christie's Links Superior Shooting Systems - https://www.DavidTubb.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/2201832056730901/?ref=sharehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2201832056730901/?ref=share&exp=dc78

This month we talked to Amanda Fisher and Laura Seitz; IPSC, USPSA and Steel Challenge competitive shooters. We'll talk about how they got into the sport, their success stories and maybe some flops and what they learned from them. Amanda Fisher Amanda Fisher is a competitive shooter from Alberta. IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) is what she predominately competes in but also dabbles in a bit of 3 gun, USPSA and Steel Challenge. Her love and interest of firearms began in 2015 when she shot her first pistol. To better understand the working of a handgun, she took the Black Badge course. This is a holster training course that is a prerequisite to shooting IPSC. Although Amanda had no interest in competing, she wanted her Black Badge certification so she competed in her first IPSC competition early 2016. Well, she was hooked and the rest is history. Right now, Amanda shoots a CZ Shadow 2 in the Production Division in IPSC but will be transitioning to the Standard Division in the near future. In 2018 Amanda successfully completed the Range Officer course and has RO'd several major matches Nationally. Her accomplishments have been a wonderful journey for her; currently she is the Top Production Division Lady in Alberta, Top Production Division Lady in Saskatchewan, the 5th place overall in Production Division in Alberta and the 5th Lady in the Production Division in Canada. With her strong finishes and her will to keep going forward, Amanda has recently been accepted to represent Alberta on the Alberta Gold Team at the Canadian Nationals 2022 and Canada at the IPSC World Shoot Championships in Thailand, November 2022. In preparation for the World Shoot, Amanda is loading a ton of ammunition and doing regular dry fire sessions for when the weather is better, and she can put her dry fire training to the test on the range and in provincial qualifying events. Laura Seitz Laura was first introduced to firearms when she was about 12 years old, by her Dad and her uncle. She loved it! However, there was a large gap in time that she didn't think about shooting. Time passed, she got older, went to school, pursued a career, participated in other sports and got married. One day at the end of 2019, out of the blue, her husband asked me what she thought of guns and she shared her childhood memories. This began an exciting and fun filled passion that she and her husband, Devon, share to this day. Laura's journey with shooting began again when she joined a Steel Challenge league night. It was so gratifying to hear that steel ring! Soon after, they both got their Black Badge and started going to as many International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge matches as they could. She shot both Alberta (AB) and Saskatchewan (SK) Provincials last year and then went on to the Canadian National Steel Challenge Championships. This led to an opportunity to write an article with a friend and competitor, Amanda Fisher, in the USPSA magazine published in 2021.

This month we talked to Linda Miller and Captain (Ret'd) Keith Cunningham from MilCun Training Centre about overcoming emotional barriers, how mindset influences your game, the psychology of shooting sports and what we affectionately refer to as Gun Yoga. Guest Speakers: Linda Miller Chief Executive Officer - Coaching Specialist Linda has over 25 years of business experience, including consulting, business planning, management, marketing and information systems. She has considerable experience in international smallbore target shooting as a member of Canada's Shooting Team. She won medals in the Commonwealth Games, Cuba World Cup, and Mexico World Cup. Linda was the first woman (of only two) to win the Ontario Lieutenant Governor's Medal for shooting; these competitions have a proud and honored history of over 140 years. In 2002, Linda competed in F-Class and was the top female provincially, nationally and at the world championships. Linda is the 2008 national sniper marksmanship champion and has won the sniper pairs championship (with Keith) many times. As much as she loves shooting, Linda's pride is her ability to help others to marksmanship excellence. She is an accomplished and internationally certified coach. She has also volunteered as a director, manager, administrator, and consultant in local, provincial, and national shooting sports organizations. Linda, along with her partner Keith hold many provincial and national titles and records and have been members of several Canadian teams to international Championships throughout the world. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, they coached the Canadian Forces Combat Shooting Team to many honors at Bisley, England. They have coached 13 members of the military to a Queen's Medal, the top award for marksmanship within the Canadian Forces. They are popular guest lecturers and speakers, providing seminars and courses to police, military and civilian marksmen here in Canada and internationally. Their articles on marksmanship have been published in shooting magazines such as Precision Shooting, Tactical Shooter, The Accurate Rifle, Ontario Out of Doors, the American Sniper Association newsletter, the Canadian Marksman, the Canadian Forces Infantry Journal and AIM Magazine. They are the authors of several popular books, including “The Wind Book for Rifle Shooters.” Their latest book, “The Power of Mental Marksmanship,” was released in January 2010. Captain (Ret'd) Keith Cunningham Chief Operations Officer - Chief Instructor - Head Gunsmith Keith is a career military officer with a combined time of over 25 years experience with the Canadian Forces and the US Army. He has had considerable practical experience including a combat tour in Vietnam, peacekeeping and counter sniper operations in Cyprus, as well as numerous unit and command-level military exercises in North America and Europe. Keith has taught marksmanship courses at the Canadian Forces Infantry School and at several police forces in Ontario. He was a certified instructor/examiner for the Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario and he was a Hunter Safety Instructor/Examiner. Keith is an internationally certified shooting coach and has successfully coached teams to national and international excellence. Keith is a qualified gunsmith with over 30 years experience, specializing in long-range practical rifles. He has built and regulated rifles used by international competitors around the world. Keith is a qualified gunsmith with over 30 years experience, specializing in long-range practical rifles. He has built and regulated rifles used by international competitors around the world.

Join the ladies of the CUSF Women's program, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns for this episode of "She Shoots" where we talked with four ladies who organize and participated in the CCFR Gunnie Girl Calendar fundraiser. Tracey Wilson - CCFR Registered Lobbyist, VP Media Relations, CCFR Women's Committee member, mom, grandmother, hunter and “Gun Goddess.” Anna - Engineer, movement teacher, Range Safety Officer, CCFR Field Officer, hunter and recreational target shooter. Barb - Nurse, mom, CCFR Field Officer, Canuk sponsored shooter, hunter and bow enthusiast. Tamara - Sales associate at SFRC (The Ammo Source), CCFR Field Officer, RSO and Women's Committee member and IPSC/Pistol shooter. We talked about why it's important for women to get involved in shooting sports in Canada and how the Gunnie Girl Calendar became a driving force of fundraising for the CCFR Women's Program.

Join the ladies of the CUSF Women's program, Project Mapleseed and LadyGuns for this episode of "She Shoots" where we talked with Delano Civitarese from Canada First Ammo Corp. Delano has proudly been supporting the firearms community in roles from hunter, instructor, volunteer and now business owner for over 10 years. We discussed everything from taking the PAL course, what to expect when you get there, filling out the paperwork, handling the firearms and more!