Living an Armed Life: A Woman's Guide to Adapting Her Carry to Her Changing Life

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Statistics from the US Department of Justice regularly report that more than half of all of violent crime is perpetrated against unarmed women. Whether you are part of this demographic or you have a loved one who is, do you have a plan for when danger strikes Do you know how to defend yourself against attack or assault In Living an Armed Life, NRA instructor and author Lynne Finch lists and explains expert tactics to help prepare women to protect themselves throughout their lives. Finch deftly covers dozens of topics pertaining to defending yourself as a woman, with chapters on:
Choosing when and where to carry
How to carry (both on and off the body)
Discerning when and when not to shoot
Arming yourself as you age
The effects of fear and adrenaline on your mental state
Finchs text is an essential read for every womanfrom the young college student to the elderly grandmotherwho is looking to learn how best to defend herself. Unfortunately, you will never know when danger is about to strike, but after reading Living an Armed Life, at least youll be prepared when it does.

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Lynne Finch holds multiple NRA instructor credentials, including Refuse to be a Victim, as well as being a SabreRed Pepper Spray instructor. and a Defensive Firearms Coach. Her first book, "Taking Your First Shot," addressed defensive shooting for women. In her second book she continues talking about safety by including ideas and tips for keeping you and your family out of harm s way. Her third book, "Female and Armed" addresses more advanced defensive techniques. Finch authors a popular blog FemaleandArmed, as well as being a contributing writer for "Gun Shows Today" and "Combat Handgun Magazine." Finch s training company, Female and Armed, is located in Northern Virginia where she resides with her two adorable rescue cats, Rhiannon and Cinnia.
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