Are you new to firearms and looking for the best way to familiarize yourself with the skills, training, and discipline needed to stay safe? Pew Pew Guru recently had the privilege of interviewing Scott W., an experienced, highly-skilled retired law enforcement...
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Firearms Training for Beginners: Understanding Caliber and Knock Down Factor
One of the topics we teach during firearms training for beginners is understanding caliber and knock down factor. Of all of the gun-related debates, we argue which caliber is best for personal defense the most often. There are a few different reasons for this; the...
The Best Home Defense Shotguns for Women
Home defense will and should always be a concern for homeowners. As the latest statistics show, home burglary is relatively common and happens more often than you think. Just how common? Approximately 2.5 million burglaries occur each year, 66% of which are home...
The Profile of a Woman Gun Owner
Even if the most stable of times, American gun ownership steadily increases each year. In fact, Americans own more guns per capita than any other country. According to the 2021 National Firearms Survey, 32% of Americans say they personally own a firearm, and if you...
Recommendations for Gun Liability Insurance in 2022
You've just completed your concealed carry license training and purchased your firearm. Now you are looking into the next very important step: obtaining gun liability insurance or also referred to as concealed carry weapon (CCW) insurance. This is one of the most...
How to Buy a Gun Online
So, you’ve decided that this year is the year you’d like to buy a gun. After reading about the Best Concealed Carry Weapons for Women and New Shooters in 2022, you know exactly which gun you’d like to buy, too! In this post, we’ll help you navigate the process of how...
Best Concealed Carry Weapons for Women and New Shooters in 2022
There are many reasons for women to carry a concealed weapon in the new year. According to preliminary data from Havard’s School of Public Health, it suggests that women accounted for about half of all gun purchases between 2019 and 2021 and those new gun owners are...
10 Best Women’s Self Defense Items that Make Perfect Christmas Gifts
Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Have you made your list and checked it twice? Finding the perfect gift for the women in your life can be a challenge. There are so many (endless, it seems) options out there! At Pew Pew Guru, we believe...
Tips for Parents and Kids on Staying Safe While Walking to School
School is back in session so this means it’s time for a refresher on walking to school safely! Walking to school can have many benefits, including spending more time outdoors and starting the day off right with physical activity. However, during the back-to-school...
7 Reasons to Start Thinking About a Home Security System
If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that our home is our refuge. Keeping our home safe is as essential as ever now that we are spending more of our time at home. We can’t assume that since we are home more, criminals have stopped their activity. In...