New Beginnings, Again LAUNCH

Publisher’s Foreword

Thank you all so much for your patience in the publication of this leading shooting sports magazine specifically for women. Along with other obstacles, in the past two years, we have struggled with having the right person with the right passion at the helm. As a part of our re-launch for 2023, we are re-introducing Brandy Elrod, who we believe has more passion in her trigger finger than most of us can claim. We are confident that Brandy is who will take this magazine to the heights we have always envisioned.

Because we have not published in a year, all current subscribers are receiving a complimentary four issues on top of their remaining issues, as we are taking this publication to a quarterly calendar. We’re aiming (see what we did there?) for quality over quantity and want to focus on filling each year’s four issues with more riveting and relevant reviews, news, builds, fashion and lifestyle content than cranking out more issues. Once again, we’ve appreciated your patience while we’ve re-built and improved.

Growing up in a rodeo family I never imagined one day my life would revolve around shooting sports. I lived the atypical lifestyle of a country kid, all things outdoors, livestock, hunting, and fishing. One activity that never crossed my mind was shooting sports. Due to a birth injury I was left with 30% mobility of my right arm/shoulder. The life that I have led and the obstacles that I have had to overcome have taught me perseverance, confidence, and most importantly how to be fearless.

Nine years ago my job led me to the shooting sports world by accident. Since then, I have found my passion. I learned how to shoot a shotgun, made the USA Para-Trap team four years in a row, competed in several countries, taught numerous youth and led them to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, cash, and prizes. I taught others with impairments how to shoot, empowered other women in shooting sports, and over the last few years started writing about my experiences and expertise in shooting sports.

Everything that I have been involved in over the last nine years has led me to this point. I started with “Lady” as a blogger about women with impairments overcoming obstacles to shoot, hunt, and various other outdoor activities. I soon turned my blogs into articles and now here I am becoming the managing editor of LadyShooter Lifestyles with a team of amazing women. I feel as though “Lady” and I were meant to be. We both have overcome so many obstacles through the years. I am passionate about making “Lady” the premier magazine for women that provides information that is relatable, inspiring, and helpful. There is no other magazine offered strictly for women with information provided by women to empower other women in shooting sports. I look forward to making LadyShooter LifeStyles your go to magazine in the shooting sports industry. n

Brandy