so what's up with the women folk!
- Thread starter sltintexas
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carolmo - and other 'mature' shooters, kudos to you for being forward-thinking enough to take responsibility for your safety to some degree. As a retired LEO, it warms my heart to see folks of your generation soldiering on and displaying the traits of self-sufficiency that made your generation the best ever.
I work part-time at a local gun shop, and there has been a marked increase in the numbers of 60+ folks coming in, relating that they're taking a CCW Permit Class, and perusing carry guns. I really enjoy working with them to select what's best for them.
I work part-time at a local gun shop, and there has been a marked increase in the numbers of 60+ folks coming in, relating that they're taking a CCW Permit Class, and perusing carry guns. I really enjoy working with them to select what's best for them.
One of the reasons I have my office full of gun photos, keeper targets, and framed gun school diplomas is to attract folks who are curious about shooting but never knew who to ask. I've steered three or four women to quality training with the ultimate goal of getting their carry permits.
I also feel that hiding an interest in guns and shooting in a society that tries to demonize us makes us complicit in our own abuse.
Even as a government employee, nobody's ever complained.
I also feel that hiding an interest in guns and shooting in a society that tries to demonize us makes us complicit in our own abuse.
Even as a government employee, nobody's ever complained.
sltintexas
New member
HA! you may be right. The way my wife shoots it will be quick and painless!
We took our CHL test yesterday which includes 50 rounds at various distances. My wife out shot most of the men! The instructor looked at her target and said NICE! then looked back and her, then the target again...and and repeated it again! NICE!
That's my wife. I was proud!
Guy B. Meredith
New member
carolmo,
Introduce yourself to shooters who look like regulars. If they know you want help and information they will most likely be pleased to offer it.
I know this is the case at all the clubs I visit. When I see people who look like they could use help I test the waters to find out if my two cents is welcome and then try to do what I can or direct them to better resources.
This weekend I was doing an okay, but not exciting day on the targets, saw a gent with his first gun laying a pattern like a shotgun on the target at 15 yards, asked him if he had had instruction and wanted to try my guns. Less than twenty minutes later he was putting them in the black with my revolver. THAT made it a GREAT day at the range for me.
Introduce yourself to shooters who look like regulars. If they know you want help and information they will most likely be pleased to offer it.
I know this is the case at all the clubs I visit. When I see people who look like they could use help I test the waters to find out if my two cents is welcome and then try to do what I can or direct them to better resources.
This weekend I was doing an okay, but not exciting day on the targets, saw a gent with his first gun laying a pattern like a shotgun on the target at 15 yards, asked him if he had had instruction and wanted to try my guns. Less than twenty minutes later he was putting them in the black with my revolver. THAT made it a GREAT day at the range for me.
S&W-Keeper
New member
The only way that we are going to save the shooting sports,and collecting is to get the ladies, and the kids involved, if we don't the worthless clowns that were elected to office are going to take them away from us.
Boss came in Monday and said his wife came home with a .22 pistol this weekend. Said that the guy was talking to her about getting her carry permit, which she declined. My boss said maybe they should look into it, while it is still fairly easy to get them, so I promptly emailed him the application form and requirements - heh
The answer to this question is simple, most of the men in this country have all become a bunch of Metrosexual ADD'd couch potato game players that have lost their skills to defend themselves much less any women.
To remedy that the women have figured out that it's all up to them to protect themselves because their man might break a nail.
To remedy that the women have figured out that it's all up to them to protect themselves because their man might break a nail.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
Oh no you did not just.... Holy freakin' duckin' an runnin'! Red Alert! Red Alert! Don the nuclear suits!!!! Whoooop whoooooop!
Story from the front line
Occasionally, I work at Bass Pro. In December I worked in the gun department on the ammo aisle. I was surprised at the number of women wanting SD ammo. Beyond that were the male customers wanting ammo for the handguns they had bought/loaned to their sisters/ daughters/ mothers in the recent months.
Most wanted .380. I did have two soccer moms, with kids, come up and ask me for 9mm AP. I told them that was not a possibility.
Occasionally, I work at Bass Pro. In December I worked in the gun department on the ammo aisle. I was surprised at the number of women wanting SD ammo. Beyond that were the male customers wanting ammo for the handguns they had bought/loaned to their sisters/ daughters/ mothers in the recent months.
Most wanted .380. I did have two soccer moms, with kids, come up and ask me for 9mm AP. I told them that was not a possibility.
It was a joke and I am sure she can take it or I wouldn't have made. If you check you can see that she even made a joke about my manicure. I didn't fly off the handle because it was a joke.
Now far as you peetzkilla, you certainly are excitable. Are you sure you need to be around guns. Just Joking. And by the way the world loves a snitch..Not joking.
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
First, it was a joke, yes. It seems fairly obvious that my response was also in jest. Far more obvious, IMO, that my post is in jest than yours, what with the nuclear suits reference and all. So... who is the excitable one?
Secondarily, Since I did indeed consider your comment to be a joke, I am certainly no snitch.
Third, I assume you are implying that I reported your post, otherwise I do not understand the snitch reference. It has been plainly stated many times by the mods that they DO INDEED appreciate a snitch, when a post is truly inappropriate. I did NOT report your post, as the mods could verify if they'd be so kind. As such, I would surely appreciate an apology.
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Hahaha, I hear you there
My wife shocked the heck out of me when she asked if I would think it was weird if she wanted a target .22 pistol. I said no, let's go get one. Now she has a Para LTC .45 and a Springfield EMP for carry. She can outshoot me every time. People notice her shooting, and they notice her taste in guns, too.And dang, she looks good with that big ol' gun!