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Survival Shorts - #20 Avoid Hypothermia
Hypothermia strikes fast and kills faster. Learn the early signs, what to strip off, where to add heat, and why warming the wrong way can stop your heart. Stay dry. Stay warm. Stay alive.
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Survival Shorts - #19 Build Expedient Arctic Shelters
In the Arctic, shelter isn’t comfort—it’s survival. From snow caves to trench shelters, learn how to build life-saving cover, avoid collapse, and stay warm in sub zero conditions.
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Survival Shorts - #18 Locate Survival Food in Subzero Conditions
In a freezing survival scenario, your body turns into a furnace, burning through fat and food at double the usual rate, just to stay alive.
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Survival Shorts - #17 Build an Arctic Fire
In the Arctic, building a fire is tough, but skipping it could cost your life.
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Survival Shorts - #16 Collect Arctic Water
In the Arctic, water is everywhere, but drinking it wrong can kill you.
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Survival Shorts - #15 Arctic EDC
In the Arctic, "pack light" can mean freeze to death. When temps drop below zero, every ounce of gear counts.
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Survival Shorts - #14 Escape A Wild Boar Attack
Learn how to survive a boar encounter—where to run, when to fight, and where to strike.
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Survival Shorts - #12 Scavenge and Spearfish for Rainforest Food
In the jungle, finding food is easy...finding safe food is the challenge. Stick to bugs over meat if you can’t cook, and remember: survival means outsmarting your dinner.
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Survival Short - #10 Collect water in rainforest
Water’s everywhere in the rainforest — but not all of it’s safe.
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Survival Short - Survive An Avalanche
Avalanches don’t make the news unless they kill — but close calls happen all the time. Stick to groomed slopes, talk to locals, and avoid fresh powder over a foot deep. Rain ups the risk too. Don’t be the headline.
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GIRLS ARE BETTER SHOOTERS
Adelina Mae explains why shooting with women isn’t just safer—it’s more fun, supportive, and empowering. From self-defense to competition, more women are stepping up, training hard, and outshooting the guys.
Be the gun girl you’ve always wanted to be.
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REAL FREEDOM
Adelina Mae shares why it’s so powerful to see moms and women step onto the range, build real confidence, and leave knowing they don’t have to wait for someone else to protect them. It’s freedom, peace of mind, and the strength to handle it themselves.
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SORRY, GUYS
Adelina Mae says it’s true — fewer egos, more focus, more fun.
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DO THIS BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE RANGE
Before you leave the range, make sure every gun is clear and safe before it goes back in the case and into your car. Safety doesn’t stop when you’re done shooting.
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CONTENT CREATOR?
Filming content is fine, but safety comes first. Never set up cameras downrange without permission, and never break basic safety rules just for a shot.
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FEELING LOST WITH FIREARM TERMS?
Not sure what caliber means or whether you’re saying “clip” or “magazine” correctly? Certified instructor Adelina Mae breaks down the basics for new gun owners. She explains key terms like rounds vs. bullets, IWB and OWB holsters, appendix carry, MOS (Modular Optic System), and red dot sights. Le...
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GUN LINGO CAN BE CONFUSING
Gun lingo can be confusing, but Adelina Mae makes it easy. In this quick guide, she explains essentials every new shooter should know: rounds vs. bullets, caliber, make and model, IWB/OWB, appendix carry, clip vs. magazine, MOS, and red dot sights. Whether you’re buying gear or just talking firea...
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COMMON FIREARMS TERMS
Certified instructor Adelina Mae breaks down common firearms terms that often confuse beginners. She explains the difference between rounds and bullets, the meaning of caliber, and how to properly describe your firearm (make, model, and caliber). Addie also clarifies terms like IWB (inside the wa...
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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE GIRLS
Adelina Mae, founder of Girls Just Wanna Have Guns, shares practical tips every shooter needs to know before heading to the range.
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DON'T ASSUME GUNS ARE UNLOADED
Don’t make these 5 critical firearm mistakes. Certified instructor Adelina Mae from Girls Just Wanna Have Guns explains what every shooter should remember — from muzzle control and trigger discipline to safe ammo and training habits. No matter your experience level, these tips help you stay sharp...
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NEVER POINT A FIREARM IN AN UNSAFE DIRECTION
Certified instructor Adelina Mae, founder of Girls Just Wanna Have Guns, shares the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid when handling firearms. She covers key safety basics like muzzle awareness, trigger discipline, and how to steer clear of risky habits with ammo and training. Whether you’re new or expe...
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A MOMENT OF DOUBT
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START 'EM EARLY
As a certified instructor and mom, she encourages parents to begin teaching firearm safety as soon as their child is mature enough to understand. That doesn’t mean handing them a gun—it means teaching simple, age-appropriate rules: “If you ever see a gun, tell an adult. Don’t touch it.” Or, “A fi...
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KIDS ARE SMART
Adelina Mae, certified instructor and mom, reminds parents that children can figure out passwords fast, even to safes. That’s why secure firearm storage is critical. As a parent, your mindset shifts—you begin thinking differently about where your child is, how close they are at night, and how you...