Interviewing Amy Robbins

By the Editorial Board

In 2017, CEO and Co-Founder of Alexo Athletica, Amy Robbins, transformed the fashion industry when she introduced a fashionable active carry-wear brand for women. From NRA TV to her podcast “Not Your Average Gun Girls,” Amy is on a mission to educate women on their self-defense options while promoting the second amendment. Amy is a part of the historic demographic shift currently underway among gun owners. More women than ever before are taking advantage of their second amendment right, buying guns and conceal carrying for self-defense. Robbins continues to fight for women’s rights to defend themselves and staunchly stands against the erosion of the second amendment by the progressive Left. The Conservateur is beyond excited to bring you this exclusive interview with Amy Robbins. If you’re a girl who wants to carry with confidence, be sure to check out Alexo Athletica!

As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, tell us more about your background with guns. When did you become passionate about protecting the Second Amendment? 

I grew up in a home where firearms were always around. My dad taught us from a young age the importance of gun safety, how to properly shoot, and that firearms are tools that can be used to hunt and feed your family or to defend and protect those you love.

I guess you could say I have always been a Second Amendment supporter, but I became heavily involved in 2A advocacy while I was hosting a TV show for the NRA several years ago. I saw a big need to bring more everyday women, like myself, into the 2A community because I saw our rights under attack and knew that the more women we had standing up for the 2A, the better chance we had to protect it when government officials try to take it away.

You’re the founder of Alexo Athletica, an activewear company dedicated to conceal-carry fashion. Your clothing allows women to carry all kinds of self-defensive products fashionably. What inspired you to create Alexo Athletica? How has your company grown since its inception? 

I was inspired to create Alexo after I had a scary situation happen on a run. I decided that day to get my license to carry because I never wanted to feel defenseless or helpless again. The problem was that there were no athletic companies addressing the issue of self-defense for women while wearing workout clothes. The available options at the time had zero way for us to carry self-defense tools, and there were no athletic companies actively supporting our right to carry, so I decided to do something about it. That’s when I came up with the idea to create the first and only active lifestyle brand on the market that would not only be open about supporting the Second Amendment but would build in holsters to give women the option to carry easily, comfortably, and stylishly.

At inception, we started out focusing on women’s leggings but have expanded our options and continue to innovate products that will help women carry whatever they want to feel safe. We also are expanding to men’s next year and feel incredibly blessed to see such exponential growth in such a short time.

This year, gun sales have hit a record high, as Americans have become fearful about the outbreak of violence in our cities. What is your perspective regarding gun-control? Where do you believe the gun control debate stands now? 

This year we hit a record of 2 million first-time gun owners in the first quarter alone, with the numbers reaching beyond 5 million to date. People see the need to be their own first line of defense as we hear calls to defund the police and see the increase of violence on our streets. I am a big advocate for men and women to exercise their rights and make the Second Amendment personal because I know that when your rights are being exercised, it’s a lot harder for a politician to be able to take it away from you. So I want to see all law-abiding citizens buy a firearm and then go get the necessary training to be a safe, responsible gun owner.

I’m a firm believer that gun control efforts are a direct infringement on our 2A rights, and any attempt to ban guns or ammo will only hurt law-abiding citizens. With that said, there is a big effort to start limiting our gun rights from many politicians, and we must be ready to stand up and be ready to fight to defend them bc if we lose our second amendment, we will lose any chance we have to defend and protect all of our other rights.

Buying a gun can be an intimidating experience, especially for women. Many Americans are uneducated about the process of becoming a gun owner. What resources have you found helpful for learning about personal safety and firearms? What advice do you have for women wanting to become gun owners? 

I completely understand that the gun buying experience can be intimidating- it was for me too. I found that facing my fears has always helped me grow as a person and has been especially beneficial as a business owner.

So, I approached my firearm journey the same way and decided to jump right in and work with some of the best trainers in the industry to help me learn how to operate any gun I picked up. It was truly the most empowering experience to be able to load my own magazines, rack a slide, and hit my target each time. I would encourage any woman wanting to learn how to shoot, to just do it. Find a range with qualified instructors that can walk you through the process, and then don’t be afraid to jump right in.

I would also like to encourage all of your readers to head to our website and sign up for our newsletter! We are in the process of launching some really exciting new initiatives that we believe will allow us to be the go-to resource for all of your firearm related questions.

You’ve described gun rights as “women’s rights.” There is a stereotype that the Second Amendment is a male issue. Why do you think women should care about the Second Amendment? How does carrying a firearm empower you? 

The Second Amendment community has traditionally been dominated by males, but that landscape is changing. There are so many women starting to take hold of the Second Amendment and make it personal by going out and buying a firearm for home defense or getting their license to carry so they can make it part of their lifestyle. We’re also seeing this surge in strong female voices start to take a stand because they realize the pressure to suppress our gun rights is getting stronger and stronger.

I believe that gun rights are a women’s rights issue because we live in a society obsessed with equality, and there is no greater equalizer for a woman, should she find herself in a life-threatening situation, than a firearm. When you have the ability to take care of yourself and not rely on another person to protect you, that is when you will feel truly empowered.

You are an outspoken supporter of President Trump. Why do you support our President? Why do you believe this election is so important for gun rights? 

As a woman business owner and 2A advocate, I support Trump’s policies that have allowed my company to thrive and have given me the greatest chance to succeed. This election is pivotal to preserve all of our rights because you have one party that is no longer trying to hide their agenda. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been very outspoken about their plans to ban certain types of firearms and magazine capacities. If they win the house and senate, they have a good shot at implementing their plans. This is a very big concern to me, especially given their desire to defund the police. I, along with millions of others, do not want to live in a society where we have zero police AND zero way to defend ourselves, and that’s why this election is so important.

You started your own podcast with blogger, Style Me Tactical, called “Not Your Average Gun Girls.” What’s the best part of having your own podcast? How do you use your platform to advocate for the Second Amendment? 

The best part about having a podcast is the ability to get our message out in a way that is authentic and unique to us. Emily and I are passionate about incorporating the principles of preparedness into our everyday life, and we love being able to help other women along their journey. The podcast has given us a platform to normalize firearm ownership and speak up for our 2A rights on a weekly basis.

What are your biggest tips for conceal carrying? What is your favorite firearm to carry and why? 

My biggest tips for concealed carrying would be to find a firearm you are comfortable shooting, one that feels good in your hands and is easy to operate for you. When you’re ready to start carrying it on your body, I encourage every woman to go get good training where you feel comfortable drawing from concealment and then check out all of our Alexo products as we designed our Signature Carrywear items specifically to make carrying safe, easy and comfortable for all carriers from beginners to experts.

Since I live in Alexo, my personal favorite options are typically small, subcompact models such as the Sig P365, Springfield 911, or Hellcat and the Ruger LCP. All of these models are great choices for everyday carry, but I like the very small options for running, such as the Ruger LCP and 911, due to their light weight and ease of concealment.