Silencer Central Banish 22
It might seem a little strange to be suggesting a sound suppressor for a holiday gift—but this is one gift with which you should treat yourself. Silencer Central has made the buying process so easy—they even deliver the suppressor straight to your home—there are few excuses anymore why you shouldn’t take advantage of one of these tools designed to preserve your hearing. Read about the streamlined buying process developed by Silencer Central here but if you’re already considering your first one, we suggest you start with the Banish 22 designed for rimfire rifles and pistols .22 caliber and smaller, including .22 Hornet, .17 HMR, and even 5.7x28. Tests have shown that the Banish 22 brings the sound down to about 120 decibels, making it barely louder than a BB gun. If you’re looking for the perfect first-time silencer purchase, this is a great option, ideal for varmint shooting, small game hunting, target practice and more. MSRP is: For more, go to SilencerCentral.com.
DryShod Boots
Sometimes outdoorsy women want a boot not specifically for hunting, able to accommodate everyday outdoor chores and be simply rinsed off and paired with jeans for a lunch date with gal pals or just a trip to the grocery store. These lightweight, versatile women’s Legend MXT Adventure Boots from DryShod—which NRA Women has been testing for three months now in all types of weather and terrain—fill the bill. Not only are they super comfy and easy to slip into, but they are 100 percent waterproof and do their job in all the temperature swings experienced in the mid-Atlantic region, from warm, wet rainy autumns and soggy piles of leaves, to the sudden overnight frosts and freezes of December and beyond. There is no doubt they will easily work their way through early spring. So far, they’ve seen days of heavy-duty gardening, stall cleaning at the horse barn, dog park outings, light-duty hikes, and more. While there are variations of this boot for colder temperatures and even hunting, outdoor women will find these a great alternative to heavy duty boots that you don’t necessarily want wear for simple everyday activities. But don’t be fooled—they are utilitarian. Not only do they offer incredible stability in mud and rocks, but a steel shank also provides extra arch support. They are super stylish (we’ve received many compliments) and come in a variety of color accents in addition to the purple we selected. MSRP: $129.99. Check out all of the options at dryshodusa.com.
DSG Outerwear Camo
If you are a hunter, you already know how important it is to choose clothing that not only offers the concealment needed for the woods and field, but the warmth and comfort that is needed to keep you afield for as long as necessary when you are stalking your game. Nothing will send a hunter home early and emptyhanded like being too cold. The best-kept secret from the non-hunting world is that even after the season is over, we can continue to use our camo hunting jackets as our everyday coat all winter. When I first started hunting, I wore my highly insulated camo jacket through several more winters—when not even hunting—because it was the warmest coat I owned. This one by DSG Outerwear—the Kylie—reminds me of that first camo coat. The Kylie 5.0 is the latest edition of DSG’s warmest, most versatile set. This women's 3-in-1 hunting jacket allows you to adjust for various temperatures by adding or removing layers to suit your specific needs, and can be worn three different ways: with the removable fleece liner nested in the outer shell for ultimate warmth on the colder days, with the shell alone (120 grams of thin profile insulation) for slightly warmer days, or simply wear the fleece liner as a cute casual piece. Sizes from XS to 5XL. MSRP $259. Check out DSG’s wonderful women’s line at DSGOuterwear.com.
Everyday Carry Multi-Tool
Why have men seemingly cornered the market on carrying pocketknives and multi-tools? After all, anytime someone yells out, “Does anyone have a knife handy?” it’s usually a man—or many men—who step up with palms out, displaying a hardware’s store collection of handy tools they’ve pulled from their pockets. It’s time for a paradigm shift. If you’re looking for incentive for women to have such a tool at her disposal the next time a call goes out for a sharp tool, consider one or more from the Swiss Knife Shop. There are literally hundreds of fun designs to suit nearly every woman’s hobby, whether it be dogs, flowers, camping, cooking or simply something whimsical adorning pocketknives and everyday carry multi-tools. Starting at around $26, there is no way you won’t find one or more of these for your female friends and family on your shopping list. Go to SwissKnifeShop.com.
Headstamp Bracelet from Gun Goddess
We never get tired of bullet-inspired jewelry, and these bracelets from Gun Goddess are are as pretty as we’ve seen. These one-of-a-kind, handmade bracelets are crafted from shell casing headstamps beautifully complemented by high-quality crystals, for a touch of unexpected edge. These sterling silver plated bracelets using .45-cal. casings extend to 7.5”. Brands include Winchester, Remington, Hornady, Federal, WW, Western, Speer, PMC and Blazer. Got to GunGoddess.com to see the entire collection. $40.
Remington Range Bag
Let’s face it, there are many range bags marketed to women with a simple change of the bag's color or material. While it’s not quite to the same degree of condescension as “pink it and shrink it” on a handgun ostensibly designed for women—after all, if a pink range bag or pistol will get you to the range more often, then go for it, don’t let us stop you—but for rangewear we’d prefer to blend in with the universal olive drab, especially when it is adorned with leather accents. The refined aesthetics of Remington’s Premier range bag instantly evokes the impression that you are a well-seasoned shooter who means business on your lane. No cutesy colors or adornments to distract from the business at hand. After all, what really counts is what’s on the inside, and in the case of this bag, extra storage provides plenty of room for your favorite pistols and all the extra mags you need in order to punch impressive holes in the downrange targets. MSRP: $159. Go to Remington.com.
Copper Whiskey Sippers
Mankind has been drinking from copper for many thousands of years, but now it's considered niche and quirky. We say make it mainstream again! For men and women alike, these handcrafted Lazy E Whiskey copper whiskey sippers from Handlebend are lovely to look at and hold, and equally lovely from which to sip your favorite beverage. Whether for purported health benefits derived from drinking from copper, or just to imbibe around the campfire while storytelling, these vessels inspire the mood for sharing tall drinks and tall tales. MSRP: $225. Handlebend.com
