Veterans – Thank you!

by Jan Wolbrecht | Nov 9, 2018 | Uncategorized

We thank all of our Veterans! SALE ON SITE.

In honor of all those who serve. 25% discount thru 11/18/18

USE COUPON CODE: PROUDVET

This is a great time to get 25% off your concealed carry top! The holiday parties will soon fill your schedule. To look great at those party where you can still be in control of your safety and “fit in” fashion wise.

Wear our tops with our STRIX bellyband holster for a seamless way to carry your self defense tool(s) and look fabulous!

Party On in style! BE ARMED, BE BEAUTIFUL, BE GUN CHIC.

Enjoy 25% off Through Sun. 11/18/18

Pumpkins – What do you love about Pumpkins?

by Jan Wolbrecht | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

Trick or Treating always gets me thinking PUMPKIN. Pumpkins are an indication that my favorite time of year is quickly approaching. 🙂

Can’t you just smell the scent of it? Pumpkins, cinnamon, and apples.

The busyness in the kitchen, making those favorite family treats that have you reminiscing about wonderful family memories and traditions like helping Grandma make gingerbread houses, festive cookies and hot apple cider.

Maybe is sugar cookies, or Pumpkin Pie. Hot sweet potato casseroles that taste as good cold as they do fresh out of the oven with melted mini marshmallows burning your mouth. Enjoying seeing family members or friends who may have moved away but always manage to come back home this wonderful time of the year.

Maybe you remember your first time camping and Toasting marshmallows, making s’mores & singing ’round the campfire. Feeling the crisp cold air on your face, and seeing stars that twinkle like diamonds overhead.

I hope this time of year, you treasure the values of family traditions, enjoy the seasonal treats and bake with love.

Here is one of my family’s favorite-Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. This recipe was given to me by a co-worker from Minot, ND. I don’t know why I don’t make it more often than just at the holiday time of year, but every time I make them I think of Carol.

I trust it will soon become a family holiday favorite too! Although, there’s NO reason why you can’t make it year ‘round.

The Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Mix together:
1 ½ cups Sugar
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 2/3 cups All purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
1 tsp. Baking Soda
3/4 tsp Salt

Add: 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
2 Eggs
1 Can (15oz.) Pumpkin
1/2 cup Water

Beat all ingredients thoroughly.
Add approximately 1 cup of Chocolate Chips. Pour into (well greased or use baking cups in muffin tins.

Bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven. Yields: 30 large muffins.

I ALWAYS double this recipe and mix both large and mini muffin sizes, and use baking cups.
Options: Add or substitute raisins, pecans, walnuts.

Enjoy!

XOXO

Jan

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES

by Jan Wolbrecht | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized

USPS has important shipping deadlines you need

WASHINGTON — The calendar says October, and you’re contemplating fall-related items, such as pumpkin spiced anything, seasonal festivals, or what to wear for Halloween. The holidays seem so far away, but they’ll be here before you know it. With that in mind, the U.S. Postal Service has the mailing deadlines for the expected delivery of cards and gifts to your loved ones this holiday season.

2018 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses*:

Nov. 6 – APO/FPO/DPO (all ZIP Codes) USPS Retail Ground®
Dec. 4 – APO/FPO/DPO (ZIP Code 093 only) Priority Mail® and First-Class Mail®
Dec. 11 – APO/FPO/DPO (all other ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 14 – USPS Retail Ground
Dec. 18 – APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express®
Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)
Dec. 20 – First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
Dec. 20 – Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 20 – Priority Mail
Dec. 20 – Alaska to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 22 – Alaska to mainland Priority Mail Express
Dec. 22 – Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail Express
Dec. 22 – Priority Mail Express

*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before December 25. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority Mail Express® shipments mailed December 22 through December 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two (2) business days.

You’re doing what?!

by Jan Wolbrecht | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized

You’re doing what?! What you should do this month – keep reading.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Fire Safety Month – and what about your safety plan.

Since October is the month for safety, let’s consider a few things. For our own protection, we (ladies) should be doing breast self-exams and getting a mammogram. You want to be safe at home so we need to replace batteries in your smoke detector(s) and / or carbon monoxide detectors.

And I’ll add one more thing to being safe at home is a PLAN of action. Just in case there is a fire or worse, home invasion.

This includes several things, for example your escape plan if there is a fire. Having a plan in place before the emergency is the better than trying to develop a plan amidst the chaos. Prevention is key. So, delegate a “job” to members of the family. For example, whose job will it be to get the pets out. Once you cover who will do what, and how you get out of a burning house, there’s another kind of escape plan to develop.

Do you have a plan in case of a home invasion? It might be the same as your fire route, but this month lets look at some other things for safety’s sake.

I’m sure you have probably heard it many times before, every bullet has your name on it. If you haven’t heard that before, no time like now to understand it, especially as it relates to your home defense plan and or your everyday carry weapon (EDC) if you concealed carry.

October is also a good time to shoot some home defense rounds down range. I know it’s expensive, but its good practice to shoot some rounds down range ever now and then.

These rounds are different than your range ammo and will feel differently in your hand. If you have recently purchased a new firearm and haven’t shot home defense ammo through your gun, you may want to refer to manufacturer’s suggestion in the manual. However, you like a different type of ammunition or manufacturer than suggested and you’ll want to make sure your gun “likes” it. We all have our preferences, ya know, even the pistol.

You should consideration the “what if” scenario.

What if I have to discharge my weapon in the house? The primary responsibility of the home defender is to strike the target. But, what if, you failed to stop the threat? Let’s say you missed a vital organ that would stop the suspect or due to extreme stress you missed the target all together? WHERE does that bullet stop? How far will that projectile penetrate?

This is why you don’t use range ammo for home / self-defense. Range ammo, typically full metal jacket (FMJ) bullet will penetrate and go beyond your target! Yes, it would go through the sofa or a TV. It should be no surprise that (range) bullets (including slugs or buckshot) will go through the suspect and sheetrock (walls).

So, what ammo should you be using for home / self- defense? That’s a good question, and it will likely vary for each person.

Since we are thinking about our safety this month, it seems logical to consider our personal safety tools too. Do you concealed carry? Do you practice drawing from cover? Does your ccwp (concealed carry weapons permit) need to be renewed? When was the last time you checked that?

Do you have a bug-out or a get home bag?

This is a great time to consider these additional things to be safe at home and away.

I’ve included a few links for more in depth information from Gun Test and Active Self Protection.

To find out what is best for you and your home checkout these links for more info and keep the conversation going.

See Gun Tests chart on ammo: https://cdn.gun-tests.com/media/newspics/handgun-bulletnov15-8.jpg

Read more about bullets penetrating walls from this link:
http://www.activeresponsetraining.net/handgun-bullet-penetration-through-interior-walls

Never be a victim because of style

Since we are already geared for “safety” during this month of October, let’s consider expanding our list of things to do for safety’s sake.

Enjoy the Fall cooler weather, the incredible scenery of leaves changing and be safe.
Click here for our download Safety Tips. Shop Incognito Wear IX for concealed carry clothing and accessories such as pepper spray.

Be armed, beautiful, and gun chic!
Jan

P.S. Comment below on what other items or activities you do or would add to the list to never be a victim. Be safe, Be armed.

Upcoming… meet & greet

by Jan Wolbrecht | Oct 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

Hello, Hello! We are getting out and about to take advantage of this nice Fall weather! We’re coming near you. Quickshot shooting range in Buckhead is host for our TRUNK SHOW. We’ll be looking for you at Quickshot – Buckhead.

What exactly is a trunk show?

A trunk show is when a specific designer brings their top styles from the latest season to a store for customers to try on and buy. Trunk shows are a great way for customers to meet the designer and have access to some of the newest designs.

Come spend some time doing your favorite things – shooting and shopping on Tuesday 10/23 (11-8) and Thursday 10/25 (11-8).

We’ll have our new Strix Bellyband holster and brand new stock on our Lion + Lamb concealed carry top that was featured in USCCA CONCEALED CARRY (WOMEN’S SECTION) MAGAZINE.

Get a jump on Christmas Holiday Shopping while perfecting your self defense shooting skills.

We’re sure you’ll love our concealed carry top, Lion + Lamb. It’s a wonderfully soft, comfortable and casual top that eliminates printing of your firearm!

We have lots of stock in our new Fall Color – RED, along with Black and Gray.

We have some beautiful Jewerly – rings, bracelets and necklaces, concealed carry purses and RFID credit card wallets to keep cards from being scanned and stolen. Pepper spray for non lethal self defense.