Welcome to Season 2 of At the Ready – the women’s self-defense series that goes beyond everyday carry (EDC). At the Ready is a dynamic, educational and entertaining series that explores the many ways women can take self-protection into their own hands.
In Season 2, get up close and personal with the Walther PDP F-Series – the 2023 winner of the Ballistic’s Best Editor’s Select for Best New Direction. Plus, check out ammo from Black Hills and the best in tactical apparel and gear from 5.11 Tactical.Â
All of Season 2 is LIVE NOW!
Episode 1: Home Invasions
Beth Alcazar breaks down Avoiding, Escaping, Deescalating and Defending a critical incident and talks with Jillian about weapon choices and accessibility.
Episode 2: Stress Responses
Beth teaches Jillian all about Survival Positives and how to use them to your advantage when threatened.
Episode 3: Road Rage and Carjacking
Beth and Jillian go through the steps of defending oneself during a carjacking scenario and discuss on- and off-body weapons options.
Episode 4: Compromised Shooting Positions
Jillian learns how to shoot from sitting, kneeling, prone and one-handed positions after Beth presents them in the contexts of various threats.
Episode 5: Cover/Concealment/Barriers
What is the difference between cover and concealment? Beth explains… and then Jillian puts it into practice on the range.
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Check out Season 1 of At the Ready!
Episode 1: Beginning the Journey
Tatiana meets with a new shooter interested in concealed-carry, and breaks down what features to look for when choosing a gun, including size, weight grip and fit.
Episode 2: EDC Accessories
Tatiana Whitlock and Kendl explore the additional skills and tools necessary to complete an Everyday-Carry toolkit, including holsters, bags, other firearms accessories and more.
Episode 3: Concealment and Garments
Dressing for concealment is the biggest hurdle women who are new to firearms face; Tatiana helps Kendl figure out how to do it confidently, comfortably and safely.
Episode 4: Home Defense
Tatiana Whitlock discusses how to merge a concealed-carry lifestyle with a home-defense plan, including how to store weapons, utilizing other firearm platforms and more
At the Ready is an Athlon Outdoors original video series, brought to you by Personal Defense World.Â
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