tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post9002997717455051063..comments2023-12-27T22:27:56.989-08:00Comments on A Girl and Her Gun: Not Oneagirlandhergunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-84927898868060419222012-05-09T08:12:36.725-07:002012-05-09T08:12:36.725-07:00I am so glad you had such a good experience. I ha...I am so glad you had such a good experience. I have heard horror stories about students taking classes from unskilled instructors and it was not good. <br /><br />Fun times!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-50850177710465386232012-05-08T22:04:33.683-07:002012-05-08T22:04:33.683-07:00Oops, I mean I've taken four new shooters to t...Oops, I mean I've taken four new shooters to the range. How could I forget about my wife?Jason in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953103353502063655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74442434065053140172012-05-08T22:02:09.629-07:002012-05-08T22:02:09.629-07:00My first handgun safety course was taught by a wom...My first handgun safety course was taught by a woman. My Mother and Father attended, as well. My Mom had never shot a gun, despite growing up on a farm with four brothers who were hunters. My Dad was a Marine, but it had been several years since he had served, so he thought a refresher was a good idea. The female instructor we had couldn't have been better. As a relatively new shooter at the time, I learned a ton. The class was at least half women. She focused heavily on safety issues, as this wasn't a self-defense course. I don't think my Mom would have made it through the shooting portion of the class if a man had taught it. The female instructor was patient, yet firm, in how she instructed my Mom. If you are ever comfortable with the idea, you should definitely look into a training certification.<br /><br />I'm hardly a seasoned shooter, although I do it as often as possible. I have had the privilege of taking three new shooters to the range on different occasions. One of the tactics I use with them (after going over safety and shooting some lower caliber handguns) is to take video with my smart phone and later show them what they did that was correct and what needs improvement (I wish someone would do that for me sometime). It's easier to learn when you see how you're actually doing it, in my opinion. As an added bonus, I am also able to take freeze frame captures of some of the muzzle blasts they have had and send that to them as a still image. If you want to get someone excited to come back to the range, give them a picture of them shooting with a huge flame coming out of a snub-nosed .357 Magnum.Jason in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953103353502063655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-39984724622367339672012-05-08T12:45:02.771-07:002012-05-08T12:45:02.771-07:00Gah! I am so far behind on reading and commenting...Gah! I am so far behind on reading and commenting!<br /><br />I'm glad you had a fabulous weekend teaching; it sounds like you're taking to it like a duck to water and I *love* hearing your stories. You have so much to offer the students and they are lucky to have you.GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-45101795478930861222012-05-08T04:01:36.026-07:002012-05-08T04:01:36.026-07:00Lisa, thank you for your kindness.
Let's se...Lisa, thank you for your kindness. <br /><br />Let's see if we can't find you some good training there in WI, otherwise you might just have to come to Virginia:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-3755733181690290602012-05-08T04:00:27.514-07:002012-05-08T04:00:27.514-07:00Love this comment. It is personal, your right!Love this comment. It is personal, your right!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-67398841686334773262012-05-08T03:59:40.272-07:002012-05-08T03:59:40.272-07:00Lynne, of course, you can say your proud of me. I...Lynne, of course, you can say your proud of me. It means a lot!! I value your support and friendship. Thank you!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-45593440302131017112012-05-07T22:58:49.260-07:002012-05-07T22:58:49.260-07:00I wish I could find a course like this in my state...I wish I could find a course like this in my state (WI) but I'm not sure how to go about finding out when and where. Perhaps one of your faithful reader's will have a better idea than me, I'd really appreciate it.<br /><br />How cool that you are able to do this and I agree with Keads...it is a great way to pay forward. If I were taking a class like this, I'd really appreciate having a woman who gives freely of her time and personally gets to know me. Then again, you're pretty much a 'people person' so I'm not surprised.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-75067134122695576162012-05-07T20:37:18.300-07:002012-05-07T20:37:18.300-07:00Yes, good on you! Keep it up and paying it forward...Yes, good on you! Keep it up and paying it forward! I cannot wait for my next class. IT is personal.Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-4697077317612033892012-05-07T20:26:38.616-07:002012-05-07T20:26:38.616-07:00I think your perspective helps add a great layer t...I think your perspective helps add a great layer to the class. Good job (again) Agirl.45erhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397455410329074837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-45459780500968261752012-05-07T17:31:36.207-07:002012-05-07T17:31:36.207-07:00You have come so far! Wow! When are you going to...You have come so far! Wow! When are you going to get your Instructor Cert? It is always a good idea to take a class with someone different, I might need to come down for a class with you one of these weekends!<br /><br />Congratulations, I'm really proud of you (I hope it is ok to write that), you really have come a long way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-47037338569423132582012-05-07T15:27:36.993-07:002012-05-07T15:27:36.993-07:00I do love it!!! Thanks for stopping by. I like hea...I do love it!!! Thanks for stopping by. I like hearing from you!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-48752182003831124762012-05-07T15:26:56.646-07:002012-05-07T15:26:56.646-07:00It was awesome!!!!
Lol, we shall see on the potty...It was awesome!!!!<br /><br />Lol, we shall see on the potty post:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-65208631175812094182012-05-07T15:26:17.911-07:002012-05-07T15:26:17.911-07:00Imwillmthink about it:) Can you send me a link to ...Imwillmthink about it:) Can you send me a link to your post?agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-58654079457612443972012-05-07T15:25:11.662-07:002012-05-07T15:25:11.662-07:00Thank you Old NFO. You should come down for an ad...Thank you Old NFO. You should come down for an advanced class:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-50431048349498438302012-05-07T15:24:28.888-07:002012-05-07T15:24:28.888-07:00I do try to make everyone feel comfortable and cer...I do try to make everyone feel comfortable and certaintly the women who come.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-39323637807227892942012-05-07T15:21:29.360-07:002012-05-07T15:21:29.360-07:00Love that story. Makes me giggle every time!!!!!Love that story. Makes me giggle every time!!!!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-60000612654335416972012-05-07T15:21:04.856-07:002012-05-07T15:21:04.856-07:00thank you kymber. i did have a blast!thank you kymber. i did have a blast!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-58550274606393221542012-05-07T15:20:00.769-07:002012-05-07T15:20:00.769-07:00I actually have answered this question a couple of...I actually have answered this question a couple of times, a few times over at Weer'd's place and at my FB. it is a real concern...you are correct!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-1613913863075458412012-05-07T15:18:14.514-07:002012-05-07T15:18:14.514-07:00Thank you and I think your right. I care about th...Thank you and I think your right. I care about the individule and what they need to survive, but of course the impact it can have on the greater issue, is all good!!!!!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-33828123536310005102012-05-07T15:16:58.332-07:002012-05-07T15:16:58.332-07:00I love how supportive you are of me. Thank you!!!...I love how supportive you are of me. Thank you!!! I do want to say that John has been doing amazing work for 8 years without me. Heck, he helped me all by himself. He doesn't need me. I am the lucky one, but I do think that some of the people that come to the courses do find some value in my being there and that makes me happy. <br /><br />Thanks for saying he was lucky though:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-77098847175678170902012-05-07T12:04:52.120-07:002012-05-07T12:04:52.120-07:00G.G. thanks for the update on your weekend. Sounds...G.G. thanks for the update on your weekend. Sounds like you love to do what you are doing.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-30036594172269704222012-05-07T11:24:18.103-07:002012-05-07T11:24:18.103-07:00Dang, that sounds like an AWESOME weekend, regardl...Dang, that sounds like an AWESOME weekend, regardless of whether you got trigger-time or not!<br /><br />And you DEFINITELY need to do a potty-post...I'm really looking forward to reading some of the comments from this crowd. :evil grin:RabidAlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035887632706442114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-36435420751067599042012-05-07T10:50:57.459-07:002012-05-07T10:50:57.459-07:00I've been to too many courses in the past with...I've been to too many courses in the past with inadequate staffing and an inability to help everyone needing help and assistance, or being too stand-offish with a better-than-thou attitude over the students. Having someone there who can relate to the students, especially the women in the class is to be applauded and you are to be congratulated.<br /><br />You are doing a great job and John is lucky to have you.tc in txhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199854865565471920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-68917510886160990932012-05-07T10:50:48.899-07:002012-05-07T10:50:48.899-07:00Sounds like you had a terrific time, learned stuff...Sounds like you had a terrific time, learned stuff and imparted knowledge and comfort. It doesn't get any better than that! I initially scanned your post and read it as your training revolved around peeing. Then I went back and actually read it and gained understanding after the laughter.<br />Not to be too graphic, you might expound an restroom use while carrying. I did it in my blog some time back, but it's not dealt with very often.<br />And, it is important, for both sexes. Keep it up, you're doing great!<br />thx,<br />guffawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com