You took the Illinois Concealed Carry Class with Pew Pew Guru, to get your State of Illinois Concealed Carry License, but you are afraid to carry… Now what?! Let me be the first to congratulate you on taking the first step, signing up for a concealed carry class. You...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Gun Enthusiasts
Take a Shot at These Shooting Goals in 2023 The new year is here, so you better get moving on your resolution(s)! Are you a gun enthusiast? This year, Pew Pew Guru challenges you to set resolutions that will help improve your skills, develop your proficiencies and...
Firearm Training for Beginners: Advice and Real-World Applications From a Retired Cop
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...
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 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...
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...
Tips for Women on How to Run Alone
Do you love to run? During the past year, more runners have hit the trails than ever before! While most experts agree running in groups is the safer option, running alone can be a quiet and relaxing form of exercise. It can also be a great way to have time to think,...