Gun Tote’n Mamas: My 2023 Articles at The WON

I believe in Gun Tote’n Mamas (GTM) and enjoy working with its purses. In 2023, I reached out to many trainers in the industry for safety tips. The following are my articles for Women’s Outdoor News and GTM.

Run

On February 13, 2023, a mass shooting occurred on the campus of Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, Michigan. Three students were killed, and five others were injured. Claudia Chisholm, President of Kingport Industries LLC, maker of Gun Tote’n Mamas, asked what college students could do to survive an active killer attack.

TSA-luggage-check

I checked with Greg Ellifritz, author of ” Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places” among other things, and asked for his top five travel safety tips.

BEing-followed

I reached out to Duane Wolfe, a nationally known law enforcement writer, trainer, researcher and speaker, to share with me five verbal commands every woman should know for self defense.

WAIST-SLING-Crossbody-PAC-GTM-116-sling Gun Tote'n Mamas

They’re back, but don’t you dare call them fanny packs. I firmly believe this type of concealed-carry bag will be around for a while, so I decided to go for it and get my own Gun Tote’n Mamas Waist-Sling Crossbody Pack. Find out what I love about it here.

GTMCZY-01-Vintage-Cross-Body.jpg Gun Tote'n Mamas

When I wanted to share safety tips for college students, I contacted Gary Quesenberry, author of the “Spotting Danger” situational awareness series

Cerino-certificate-conceal-carry-class- Gun Tote'n Mamas

I had the opportunity to take Donna Anthony’s online Off Body (Purse/Bag) Conceal Carry Course. Find out what it’s all about.

Pickpocket

Shelley Hill, creator of “Image Based Decisional Drills,” shared her top 7 safety tips for women shopping during the holiday season.

I checked in with Kelly Sayre, Founder and President of The Diamond Arrow Group and author of Sharp Women, and asked for her top five safety tips for holiday gatherings.

If you’re looking for a purse visit Gun Tote’n Mamas’ website.