tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post4790022213353852523..comments2023-12-27T22:27:56.989-08:00Comments on A Girl and Her Gun: I Went To A Partyagirlandhergunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-25210988530767338982011-12-20T11:07:03.293-08:002011-12-20T11:07:03.293-08:00I'm here (first time) on the link from SayUncl...I'm here (first time) on the link from SayUncle. You did a wonderful thing there. I love the way you talked to her! I hope you help her to become a shooter. Good on ya!<br /><br /><br /><br />tweakerSpeakerTweakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520767686388236987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-53678834760399097382011-12-20T09:19:46.549-08:002011-12-20T09:19:46.549-08:00And this is why women teaching other women about g...And this is why women teaching other women about guns is SO important. Good job and thank you.bredahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216098318849287384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-16883511579399379302011-12-20T09:00:26.553-08:002011-12-20T09:00:26.553-08:00Of all the women I have ever taught to shoot I'...Of all the women I have ever taught to shoot I've found that a .22 is the best way to start out. Some find it's all they want to shoot and others graduate to something more authoritative.Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-21132710554183146392011-12-20T08:57:46.611-08:002011-12-20T08:57:46.611-08:00OUTSTANDING job.
I've been on both sides of t...OUTSTANDING job.<br /><br />I've been on both sides of that story - I've been, in my younger days, that idiot handing his girlfriend a .357 Magnum (even loaded with 38s) thinking that since I can handle it, so can she. I've also been the guy that steps in, offers a few hints, and hands over his .22LR revolver to someone who is clearly not digging the subcompact 9mm experience...<br /><br />Bravo, bravo!Jay Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085873775096542015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-78411562342082258302011-12-19T11:17:56.067-08:002011-12-19T11:17:56.067-08:00"but do you mind if I link your stories later..."but do you mind if I link your stories later?"<br /><br />Maura emailed me about this. It is certainly OK to link to her stories.Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-90460612808192710222011-12-18T16:14:08.347-08:002011-12-18T16:14:08.347-08:00I really like how you asked if she wanted to learn...I really like how you asked if she wanted to learn, or her husband wanted her to learn - that right there was one powerful way to make her feel more trusting of you and set up the second conversation. Good for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-53148773819681106732011-12-18T03:57:27.356-08:002011-12-18T03:57:27.356-08:00Cargo squid, ranges can be a scary place if one fi...Cargo squid, ranges can be a scary place if one finds the self next to a testarone filled dude:). We left a range once when a guy was trying to get his wife/girlfriend to shoot. She didn't want to, they had big loud guys and I am not sure the muzzle was always pointed down range. It was the very first time I had ever shot, so I was nervous, but even my husband and son were uncomfortable, so we hightailed it out of there. Very cool, that you offered your gun. 99% of the folks at the range have shown me that same kind of kindness.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-82024471204311239102011-12-18T03:53:05.152-08:002011-12-18T03:53:05.152-08:00Maura, just a very cool story. Must be neat for N...Maura, just a very cool story. Must be neat for North too. Sorry about Maryland, hopefully someday they will get it. Maybe one day we all can have a range day at the NRA range in NOVA:). <br /><br />I am off to a busy day celebrating my son's 6th birthday, but do you mind if I link your stories later? Just in case there is any new shooter or not so new that hasn't read the posts yet.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-71506721285777323052011-12-17T19:02:20.991-08:002011-12-17T19:02:20.991-08:00That was outstanding.
I was shooting at a local r...That was outstanding.<br /><br />I was shooting at a local range when I noticed that the woman next to me was acting strangely. She was flinching while her husband shot.<br /><br />Long story short...he was trying to make a definite NON-shooter, afraid of guns, comfortable with his issue sidearm...a Ruger 9mm.<br /><br />I offered them the use of my .22. I moved the target in close...and she fired 10 rounds downrange. She may not EVER want to be a shooter..but at least she left with a smile.<br /><br />Your story inspires me to offer a few chances to shoot to a few of my fellow students at my college. I overheard them talking about learning to shoot while I was talking guns with a fellow vet.Cargosquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15109858929179841075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-79633856236023049752011-12-17T18:35:51.397-08:002011-12-17T18:35:51.397-08:0045er is right on multiple points.
I have seen man...45er is right on multiple points.<br /><br />I have seen many instances where men hand over way too much gun way too early. I've never quite understood it but then again guys will shrug the sting off quite quickly and focus elsewhere. Women just get turned off and say, why would anyone do this? It's actually worse because they don't even have the fundamentals yet to effectively deal with the recoil. I know many do it because they love the reaction. I hate seeing that reaction in a new shooter because it also usually means a lost shooter.<br /><br />Along that same note, a .22 is perfect for new shooters. It is the perfect tool to teach because it doesn't "bite" the operator. It makes it much more enjoyable. The goal of the first experience is to ingrain that it's enjoyable and positive. Slide bite, recoil bruises, and sore hands do none of these things.<br /><br />You did a fantastic job and it shows more of what you bring to the table that so many of us can not. I keep trying to get the wife to blog more because again she has the alternate view, she just doesn't have a drive to write on the blog. Socially she's as capable and has done it, she just doesn't enjoy the blog side so much. Keep up the good work, I might be able to use your blog as an example of why she should blog more.TheMinutemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339472397050192421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-7304974826098350132011-12-17T18:33:47.826-08:002011-12-17T18:33:47.826-08:00I posted this on North's blog, and came to pos...I posted this on North's blog, and came to post it her just in case you don't get back to my post over there:<br /><br />"Thanks so much for coming to read my posts! <br /><br />Yes, I am still shooting - but not as much as I'd like. I would love to go to the range on a regular basis and shoot, but my leisure time is severely limited these days. I've been shooting only one time since that initial session, and I loved it that second time as well. <br /><br />I live in one of the most restrictive states in the nation where handgun ownership and rights are concerned ( Maryland ) so my hopes of ever carrying a handgun are nil while I live here. <br /><br />The main thing - in my eyes - is that I've overcome that initial hurdle of being scared of handguns. The deer is out of the headlights, and I'm much more comfortable talking about and being around guns. A huge improvement for me. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words, and those of others who have posted their encouragement. The gun community is extremely kind and supportive of new shooters, and it shows. <br /><br />Thanks! "Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080921606805805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-23049913369305695642011-12-17T17:09:59.297-08:002011-12-17T17:09:59.297-08:00Congratulations.
You handled the interaction bett...Congratulations.<br /><br />You handled the interaction better than most gunnies would have.<br /><br />I think what helped was that you were not pressuring her and gave her a contrast from her husband. Also you know many of the same concerns she has.<br /><br />Thank you for being a wonderful diplomat on self defense. <br /><br />As 45er says the 357 magnum thing is a big sign of just the wrong approach.<br /><br />I'll second the dummy rounds and a 22 trainer. Not only do they have less recoil and will help make the first shooting experience a more positive experience, but they're far less expensive to shoot which is very good for range time.<br /><br />Also dummy rounds can be used to show a shooter when they are flinching. By having them on the range with a magazine mixed with live and dummy, such that they do not know if they will fire a live round or a dummy.<br /><br />Needless to say, this is only done at a gun range and like any training of a new shooter with close supervision.<br /><br />Taking the gun apart is also a brilliant idea, as it helps de-mystify the whole thing.The Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173903164209256926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-12872496866224516402011-12-17T16:27:58.327-08:002011-12-17T16:27:58.327-08:00Good Job. You're on the right track!Good Job. You're on the right track!Warrior Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596610324854626407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-84174621542210424342011-12-17T14:26:26.702-08:002011-12-17T14:26:26.702-08:00The experience you have is un-paralleled when it c...The experience you have is un-paralleled when it comes to overcoming the fears of other women. This is what I had mentioned before that men just do not understand. Every interaction you had that evening, you made the right decision. You've really come a long ways in 9 months. I'd rather shoot with you than a lot of people that have "had" guns their whole lives. Case in point, the husband. I cannot imagine wanting my wife to shoot a full-bore .357 mag in the early stages of her learning. I was even going to recommend not letting her touch your .40 for a while, but it sounds like you've got the handle on the right ideas. The dummy rounds are a great idea. If you can get your hands on a .22 LR handgun, that is the best learning handgun there is for first timer.45erhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397455410329074837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-8275261874327722492011-12-17T14:12:21.708-08:002011-12-17T14:12:21.708-08:00North, lets hope she becomes a rabid gun enthusias...North, lets hope she becomes a rabid gun enthusiast. You know how pastors who bring people to Christ write the persons name inside the front cover of their Bible? Well, if I get anyone to go from non gun person to gun person, I am going to write their name on the inside cover of my Corner Cat Conceal Carry Book:)<br /><br />Maura, thank you for sharing with me. I am most certainly going to read your posts!! Thank you!!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-26097195829779511742011-12-17T13:24:52.435-08:002011-12-17T13:24:52.435-08:00I used to be deathly afraid of guns as well.
For...I used to be deathly afraid of guns as well. <br /><br />For a long time after North began shooting, I couldn't stand to even think about it. And slowly - I began to change. Slowly, I started to understand guns and their place in my life. Having supportive friends and family was helpful as well. I'm sure you will be excellent help to the woman with whom you exchanged numbers.<br /><br />If you search for "My First Time" Parts I & II on North's blog, you'll read my posts - just before I went to shoot for the first time - and my post immediately after. <br /><br />It changed my life.Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080921606805805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-66336138017760087992011-12-17T12:20:16.209-08:002011-12-17T12:20:16.209-08:00Thanks everyone, as always, for the support.
Nort...Thanks everyone, as always, for the support.<br /><br />North, the dummy rounds are a great idea. I have seen them before, but never knew when to use them.<br /><br />Can not wait to read your post Weer'd<br /><br />TerriLiGunn, I did not mean to sell myself short, but if I came across that way, I will have to work on it. Thanks for the comment!!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74873301657667294122011-12-17T10:24:51.323-08:002011-12-17T10:24:51.323-08:00Wonderful! I would stop selling yourself short, yo...Wonderful! I would stop selling yourself short, you handled that like a pro.Charles Lee Scudderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676996971004586652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-24605471463826226352011-12-17T10:09:52.670-08:002011-12-17T10:09:52.670-08:00Yep, that's how you do it, and why gun rights ...Yep, that's how you do it, and why gun rights are on the rise rather than how they used to be.<br /><br />Also you've inspired another post I've had brewing for a while!Weer'd Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528978001340070552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74577784916491768892011-12-17T08:24:14.676-08:002011-12-17T08:24:14.676-08:00VERY good approach. I've taught a few new shoo...VERY good approach. I've taught a few new shooters, and you have the right approach. Deconstruct their fear as you deconstruct the object. <br /><br />I have dummy ammo, so that I can load and unload to show the gun operation. I have empty brass to use as props. Heck I've got a spring-loaded plastic BB pistol that can be fired into a cardboard box. Small steps. Lots of talking. Easy understanding. <br /><br />I expect her to be a rabid gun enthusiast with her own new gun blog about an hour after you take her shooting, you know. :-PNorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-82482145437354000022011-12-17T06:04:35.039-08:002011-12-17T06:04:35.039-08:00Well done! I understand the hesitation, at first,...Well done! I understand the hesitation, at first, to carry to other people's homes. These days the folks who I visit regularly, or visit who here, are likely to be armed. In fact with a few there's a friendly ritual of a discreet pay down and smile when "outed." It's good to know where the friendlies are. :-)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-22562328490433361842011-12-17T05:25:47.800-08:002011-12-17T05:25:47.800-08:00That is a great interaction!That is a great interaction!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com