Michelle Cerino

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Managing Editor at Women's Outdoor News

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Revolvers for Self-Defense: 6 Key Points

1 week ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

I’ve really enjoyed spending time working with revolvers recently. So, when the opportunity arose to receive the Heritage Roscoe, I decided it was time to dive a little deeper into the world of revolvers. I reached out to my friend, Mike Barham, media and PR manager at Galco Holsters, who often posts about revolvers and training courses he attends on Facebook. I asked him to share what he would tell someone interested in learning more about using revolvers for self-defense.
An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | What’s In Your Range Bag, Erin Schnupp?

1 week ago | ssusa.org | Michelle Cerino

Akron rifle team shooter Erin Schnupp watched her scores rise during her five-year collegiate rifle career, culminating in an individual invitation to the 2025 NCAA rifle championship. Learn what this five-time Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association Scholastic All-American keeps in her range bag. What are your first memories of handling a firearm? I started shooting when I was eight years old with my dad and my siblings. The first gun I ever shot was a pink Crickett .22 cal.
Gun Storage Check Week

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

June first marks the beginning of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Gun Storage Check Week, which provides an opportunity for all gun owners to review their firearms storage practices, while also creating an easy opening to remind others to check theirs. Though it may sometimes feel like an intrusive question, for those who have children who spend time at friends’ and relatives’ homes, this reminder may facilitate discussions about firearm storage.
Vera Koo: Love of the Arts

1 month ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Vera Koo’s love of the arts is ever present in her writings and social media accounts. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve seen photos or read about her visits to museums and live theater, only to further research them on my own. She has always inspired me to seek out similar types of experiences during my own travels. The following are three of her past articles that may also inspire you to immerse yourself in the arts in your life.
An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | What’s In Your Range Bag, Blake Meixel?

1 month ago | ssusa.org | Michelle Cerino

by posted on May 9, 2025 Support NRA Shooting Sports USA DONATE Blake Meixel’s competition shooting resume includes winning the Pennsylvania State Rifle Silhouette Championship on six different occasions (different guns and different aggregate awards), along with the High Power Standard victory at the 2024 NRA National Rifle Silhouette Championship. Learn what he keeps in his range bag.
Vera Koo: Openness to New Experiences

2 months ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Pistol shooting champion Vera Koo is always open to and searching for new experiences. For example, after she retired from competitive pistol shooting, she decided to venture into the shotgun world with sporting clays. She shared much of her openness to new experiences through the years in her articles at The WON. The following are a few of our favorites. At a young age, Vera had no experience in sports, not even a physical education class. Then she met Carlos, and all that changed.
Gear Review: Garmont’s T8 Athena Boots for Women

2 months ago | shootingnewsweekly.com | Michelle Cerino

I was initially hesitant when Garamont Tacticle asked if I wanted to field test the new T8 Athena women’s boot. For over a decade, I have had the opportunity to wear numerous tactical and hiking boots on the range or while competing in shooting sports. Oftentimes, they were men’s boots in size 8, which are similar in size to my women’s 10. These were usually too wide and cumbersome and felt huge and boxy on my feet.
The Kuna: A First Look at Springfield Armory’s New 9mm Pistol

2 months ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

Last month, I shared tips for using a 9mm carbine for home defense in the Gear Up column. Little did I know then that Springfield Armory was releasing a new line of pistols, the Kuna, in April. I anxiously awaited its arrival, hoping to have it in my hot little hands in time for the release day so I could tell you more about it. I hope you are as excited to read about it as I am to share my first look at the Kuna pistol. First, though, a little background on the name, which I think is really cool.
An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | What’s In Your Range Bag, Carey Garrison?

2 months ago | ssusa.org | Michelle Cerino

by posted on April 11, 2025 Support NRA Shooting Sports USA DONATE Trapshooter Carey Garrison is a four-time Junior Olympic Champion, holds an International Distinguished Badge and was an alternate on the U.S. Trap Team that competed at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France last summer. Read on to learn what this talented trapshooter keeps in her range bag.
USA Shooting Celebrates 30 Years of Competitive Excellence

2 months ago | womensoutdoornews.com | Michelle Cerino

USA Shooting marks a historic milestone this month as it celebrates 30 years as the National Governing Body for international shooting sports within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “These three decades represent not just organizational longevity, but a remarkable journey of athletic excellence, grassroots development and competitive innovation,” said Kelly Reisdorf, CEO of USA Shooting.