Australian Women’s Shooter

Our ‘golden’ milestone 10th edition features Suzy Balogh in honour of her dual shooting gold medal successes in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. We profile the SSAA Life Member and Order of Australia recipient while Suzy covers the ‘Fight-or-Flight’ response to help tackle nerves. Laetisha Scanlan also offers an insight into what the 2021 Tokyo Olympics are likely to look like for competitors. We find the right shooting glasses from industry-leader Wiley X and Michelle Pares’ hands-on approach to safe shooting and hunting when pregnant covers the early stages of expectancy right through to full-term.

Laetisha Scanlan discusses how she keeps a positive frame of mind when competing, no matter what the results. Young SSAA member Zanthie Bailey’s awards list is astounding and we highlight how she’s leading the way for Australia’s next generation of shooters. Part two of our physical tips for shooting looks at strengthening exercises with a focus on getting a solid core for advanced results. Read how hunting for the table brings virtue through the whole field to fork process. And our Ridgeline Micro-Lite short-sleeve tee review demonstrates why it’s a perfect all-round fit for shooting.

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The 2020 Women of Shooting event was a standout success and we take you behind the scenes. We review the versatile Australian Hunter magazine shirts that are ideal for hunting and fishing. We’ve all had the shooting jitters so columnist Laetisha Scanlan covers pre-shot routine and her simple method for success. Our top five physical fitness tips for shooters sees Part one of two covering the fundamentals for optimal sporting performance. Hunting often receives a bad rap but we reveal how it brought a couple closer together and encourages everyone to give it a go.

Featured is shooter Libby Kosmala’s induction into the SA Sport Hall of Fame thanks to a remarkable 13 medals across a record 12 Paralympic Games. Columnist Laetisha Scanlan provides insight into how a turbulent 2020 has impacted the shooting community. SSAA Conservation and Wildlife Management Queensland member Michelle Pares tries her hand at trapping marauding wild dogs and foxes. Our Ridgeline Kea jacket review highlights its practicality and the added conservation bonus that comes with it. And we wrap up our three-part series on ammunition selection with a look at Pistols and how it abridges the earlier Shotgun and Rifle pieces.

Our ongoing SSAA Academic Bursary awards offer tertiary students a grant to further their studies in shooting-related matters and we profile worthy recipient Catherine Kelly, highlighting her harmonious deer research and art. In ammunition selection part two, we focus on the rifle to include a projectile’s type, weight and application. Laetisha Scanlan takes us through the trials and tribulations for shooters leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Colleen Woodford explains how shooting has become a family affair and the ultimate link that bonds she and her husband with their daughter. There’s also a 2020 women’s event list inside.

Environmental volunteer Michelle Pares offers an insight into our Conservation and Wildlife Management (CWM) program and how participation meshes with her love for animals and passion for firearms. In Part one of an ongoing series on ammunition selection, we look at shotgun shells and the best practice for patterning your shotgun. Taking aim with Laetisha Scanlan delves into the Economic and Social Impacts of Recreational Hunting and Shooting report that diligently highlights the health benefits associated with our favourite pastimes. We also showcase hunting on Australian soil and review the Guardian Deluxe firearm bag – with both ticking all the right boxes.

Spend a day in the life of a travelling Australian Shooting team member with AWS columnist Laetisha Scanlan. Meet dedicated mum and hunter Hayley Crichlow as she despatches feral pigs on the family farm with her kids and pet dogs. Take a look at what to expect as a newcomer on the shooting range and who can also point you in the right direction once there. See how NT shooter Arnya Olsen rose through the national and international shooting ranks in just four years. And stay well-equipped and comfortable out hunting and back at camp with our Ridgeline camo clothing review.

Taking aim with Laetisha Scanlan looks at shooting routine and practice, as we highlight the importance of process-based thinking and provide our top 10 psychological tips. Hunting may seem a little daunting to begin with but we run through all the necessary steps, from selecting a suitable firearm to using the appropriate calibre and what else to expect. In line with International Women’s Day, we take you to the extremely successful and fun Outpost Arms Women of Shooting event. We also feature reviews on the Swazi Shikari hunting jacket and Lowa Vantage GTX women’s boots, which will most certainly help you out on that hunt.