She Shoots Podcast

This month we welcome Cheyanne and Savanna Popp, a competitive mother-daughter PRS team.About CheyanneCheyanne Popp grew up on a pig farm in Balzac, Alberta, where she developed a passion for shooting, starting with a single-shot Cooey Ace with her father. After a break from shooting, her husband rekindled her interest, leading to camping and target shooting adventures. In 2017, she joined the Calgary District Target Shooters Assoc...

This month we welcome Kerri Monsour, a competitive PRS shooter and mentor.

About Kerri MonsourKerri is a PRS shooter with roots that go back to when she first picked up a rifle at 14 in cadets—but her real journey into precision shooting began after she married her husband, Shane. He and his business partner, Steve, started EM Precision about a decade ago, and not long after, Shane had her out to her first PRS match. She was instant...

This month we have the great honor of welcoming Julie Golob, One of the most decorated handgun shooting champions in the world and a true inspiration for female shooters everywhere.About Julie GolobJulie Golob is one of the most accomplished professional shooters in the world with more than 170 championship titles and top scores in international, national and regional marksmanship competitions in 7 different shooting disciplines. A...

This month we are welcoming Lynn Smith, The Ladies High Overall winner of the 2024 Canadian Trapshooting Championships in Richmond British Columbia and 3 time Canadian Ladies Champion.About Lynn Smith:Lynn's journey in trap shooting began in June 2015, and she has since registered nearly 72,000 targets across 36 clubs in North America.With a lifetime average of 93.68 in singles, Lynn has reached the 26-yard line in handicap sho...

This month we are welcoming Jess Tischler & Paige Koster, Team Canada competitors at the PRS Worlds for 2024. About Jess: Jess Tischler is 16 years old from Southwestern ON, Canada. she has been around shooting for her whole life, but began shooting PRS in 2019  alongside her dad. Jess primarily shoots rimfire but can also be found shooting centerfire too! Over the years, she’s had many significant accomplishments, including...

This month we are welcoming Jenna McRae, Owner of the McRae Taxidermy. About Jenna: Jenna McRae is the Owner/operator of McRae Taxidermy⁠ which operates out of Mission BC. Jenna has a long background with farming, fishing and hunting and growing up was raised in a farm to plate type of lifestyle. Her experience with raising animals developed her a keen eye for the structure and mechanics of the animal body. Her creativity and at...

This month we are welcoming Lonnie Croal, co-founder of the Canadian Criminal Justice Academy and Taleen Hensel, former Army Cadet and current Canadian Criminal Justice Academy⁠ student. About Lonnie:

Lonnie is a retired police supervisor with the Edmonton Police Service serving in Patrol Division, Neighbourhood Foot Patrol, Training Section (2nd best job ever) and the absolute best place in the world to work, Tactical Section. He...

This month we are welcoming back Chloé Gagnon, mental performance consultant with the Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC). About Chloé: Chloé's love for sport and performance and her desire to support athletes in achieving their goals is what lead Chloé Gagnon to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics as well as her Master’s degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in consultation and intervention at the University ...

This month we are welcoming Colleen Piper, Owner of The Bullet Shop. About Colleen: Colleen's desire for shooting came at an early age. Her family hunted like most families back in the day and as she grew older, shooting was put on the back burner. Then she met her husband of 44 years, Ed. Their love of the outdoors had them out deer, elk, moose, bird game and migratory hunting.  It didn’t take long before she stole his 270 Ruger...

This month we are welcoming Carlee & Vanja Krtolica, Co-Founders of Apex Optics .

Vanja Krtolica

President & CEO, Co-Founder of Apex Optics

Vanja Krtolica is a seasoned hunter and competitive shooter, excelling in disciplines such as Steel Challenge, IPSC/USPSA, 3-Gun, NRL Hunter, and Precision Rifle Series. He’s even claimed victories in shotgun turkey shoots. Before co-founding Apex Optics, Vanja lent his expertise as a ...

This month we are welcoming Kelly Kincaid, Vice-president of special events for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR) and Mapleseed instructor.Kelly has been a member and a Field Officer with the CCFR since its inception. She has held many positions within the organization: Field Officer, Regional Field Officer Coordinator, Provincial Coordinator, and she is currently serving as the VP of Special Events. Kelly has helpe...

This month we are welcoming Melody Philistin and Taylor Reich, PCC National Champions.

Melody Philistin is a competitive shooter for Team FH Munitions, and Team Apex. She is the current Handgun and PCC National Lady Champion, multi-time Provincial Lady Champion in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as the first IPSC Multi-Discipline National Lady Champion. Melody started shooting IPSC Handgun in 2022, and started shooting PCC in Apri...

This month we welcomed Tracey Wilson, Vice-president of public relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR) to talk about National Range Day (June 1), a day created to recognize the 2.3 million licensed gun owners who responsibly, legally, and safely own and use firearms in Canada. Tracey has been a significant part of the CCFR team Since its inception and was one of the original incorporating directors. Her rol...

This month, we welcome Amber Berukoff, owner of Cantac Firearms, Cantac Machining LTD and candy store in Castlegar, Match Director for the West Kootenay Marksmen, President of the Castlegar Pistol Club, and the Founder/Managing Director of the West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group.

Amber or "Lola" to her friends is a busy business owner and mom to 2 beautiful children. She is a  licensed gunsmith as well as a certified...

This month, we welcome Teri Bryant, Alberta's Chief Firearms Officer. Teri was a member of the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee. She served as the secretary of the Alberta Arms and Cartridge Collectors Association for the past 16 years and is the president of the Military Collectors Club of Canada. Teri was an associate professor with the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary on national and international...

This month, we welcome Vanessa Harrop, Outdoor Quest TV host and avid hunter and outdoorswoman who recently won the Grand Slam Club's Super Slam Award for 2024 at SHOT Show this year. Vanessa Harrop Vanessa has a deep passion for hunting and the outdoors and she loves to immerse herself in cultures around the globe. As hunting is the cornerstone of all cultures, she believes there is no better way to experience a destination....

This month we welcomed Tracy Wilson, Vice-president of public relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights (CCFR).

Tracy has been on the front lines in Ottawa as the registered lobbyist for CCFR supporting firearms owners and businesses during the hearings and creation of Bill C-21. Tracy will help us explain what C-21 is, what the bill entails, and common misunderstandings with the bill passing in parliament late las...

This month, we welcome Cathy Wolf, a northern Alberta outfitter, avid mentor for women and youth in firearms and founder of Untamed Women.

Cathy Wolf Cathy lives in North Western Alberta with her husband and 4 kids. They are very much an outdoors family and enjoy all activities.

She grew up in a small agricultural town in central Alberta; where hunting wasn’t a main focus for her family. Firearms were around however, for gopher co...