{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ASCEND by Ducks Unlimited","title":"Handgun Training, Mindset, and Personal Safety for Women","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9fe55307\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3229,"description":"Handgun training isn’t just about the gun; it’s about mindset, responsibility, and awareness.Host Adrian Jessen is joined by firearms educator Beth Alcazar to discuss what women should consider before buying a handgun, how to find the right trainer, and why situational awareness matters as much as equipment.This episode focuses on confidence over fear and preparation over panic, offering grounded guidance for women thinking seriously about personal safety.Topics include:Choosing a handgun responsiblyFinding quality trainingConcealed carry considerationsSituational awareness and conflict avoidanceAlternatives to firearms for personal protectionSubscribe and join this exciting journey to explore, learn, and grow together in the outdoor world.Join the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend.Find Beth Alcazar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth619/X (Twitter): https://x.com/beth619Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pacifiersandpeacemakers/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethalcazarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbeth619About the Host: Adrian JessenAdrian Jessen is a reviewer, writer, and adult-onset hunter best known as co-founder and on-camera host of the YouTube channel Review This Thing. Instagram: @reviewthisthing. TikTok: @reviewthisthing. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReviewThisThingYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ReviewThisThingWebsite: https://www.reviewthisthingtv.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rvKV-HpqqpvPlV_Qenn_UFO0lAzZ3dIe2XbjAE1Rl9A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYmI2/N2Q2YWJiN2YyZjBk/YzY3MmViYjBiNzc1/ZjBjOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}