As a female, do you find when you go to the range...

[mosinnagantm9130]

Originally Posted by RedFord150

I truly hope you ladies all feel very welcome at any range. I want to see as many of you as possible learning to shoot well.

My feelings exactly.

[9mmepiphany]

Thank goodness for good instructors! (9mmepiphany is a godsend!)

thank you, you're too kind.

you know, if we have several new lady shooters...or even not so new who are just interested...we could get together and i'd be happy to just go over the basics so that everyone is comfortable with their shooting...pro bono.

if there is interest in an actual class from that...who am i the oppose the will of the group

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by 9mmepiphany

thank you, you're too kind.

you know, if we have several new lady shooters...or even not so new who are just interested...we could get together and i'd be happy to just go over the basics so that everyone is comfortable with their shooting...pro bono.

if there is interest in an actual class from that...who am i the oppose the will of the group

That would be awesome! Count me in. I went shooting last night and can see I need all the help I can get! lol
Anyone else in the Northern Cali area (near Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Wilton, etc) interested??

And if no group type class ever happens, after the new year, I definitely want to take more lessons!

[Genine]

I would be down for something like this but closer to southern cali

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by Genine

I would be down for something like this but closer to southern cali

lol, how much closer?

[mtsul]

Im all for it it does not matter if its a man or woman standing next to me I have a good time I take any guy or girl I know if they want keep shooting ladies and gents

[CSACANNONEER]

Originally Posted by Genine

I would be down for something like this but closer to southern cali

If someone wants to set something up close enough for me to attend (assuming you girls will let a guy come) I'd be up for helping out by being a teacher's aid and volunteering whatever firearms I have along with ammo to help get this going. Maybe I could convince my wife to come too.

[NorCalMama]

Ok, so first, should we redirect this meet up conversation to the range/meet up section? Second, where is everyone so we can get an idea how many meet ups we're looking at? 9mmepiphany and I are in Northern Cali (near Elk Grove/Rancho/Citrus Heights/Roseville area)... it sounds like there are more So Cal folks answering?

[Gryff]

Originally Posted by NorCalMama

Ok, so first, should we redirect this meet up conversation to the range/meet up section? Second, where is everyone so we can get an idea how many meet ups we're looking at? 9mmepiphany and I are in Northern Cali (near Elk Grove/Rancho/Citrus Heights/Roseville area)... it sounds like there are more So Cal folks answering?

I would encourage you to start such a thread, but to disseminate the final details through PM, so that you can have a little control over who shows up.

[Genine]

I live in Bakersfield and I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance...not like 200 miles though ;; i hate driving lol

but i'm always looking for new people to go out and shoot with!

[thomashoward]

Originally Posted by stphnman20

The "Wtf is she doing here" look is more like "damn" why cant my chick be in to guns like her, sigh" lol

yup, We need more female presence at the range. My wife won't go, but my daughter will.

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by thomashoward

yup, We need more female presence at the range. My wife won't go, but my daughter will.

Interesting... so does your wife mind your daughter shooting? Or is it just that she personally doesn't enjoy the sport?

[Steyrlp10]

That's the best thing -- to have a supportive spouse!

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by thomashoward

I taught both my son and daughter to shoot at an early age, but my wife has no interest. On the plus side she doesn't try to keep me from engaging in the sport.
She did shoot the Mark II for the first time when we were hunting

My mom refuses to "let" my "dad" have a gun. lol, She gives him the look of death any time he mentions an interest in firearms. It's pretty pathetic to see a 300 pound "man" being controlled by a 100 pound woman's glare.

[thomashoward]

Originally Posted by NorCalMama

My mom refuses to "let" my "dad" have a gun. lol, She gives him the look of death any time he mentions an interest in firearms. It's pretty pathetic to see a 300 pound "man" being controlled by a 100 pound woman's glare.

too bad. I got that discussed BEFORE I got married. My family hunts and we own firearms. In the fall we hunt. OK?

[Meplat]

Wow! This is complicated. Most men are not that complicated. Pretty much straight line thinkers, if we think at all.

Originally Posted by Gryff

I know that I tend to see other shooters in terms of experience/skill rather than gender. I am happy to offer input or advice (be they male or female), but only if it is obvious that they would welcome it. If I'm not sure, I keep to myself because I find it rude to assert that "I know more you and must correct what you are doing wrong."

Safety is the only exception, though. If they're being unsafe, I'll stop them immediately.

I have heard from female shooters that many hate it when a male shooter not only feels the need to "correct" her technique, but also thinks it appropriate to touch her without permission while doing it.

[Meplat]

Have you considered hormone therapy? Just joking!

Originally Posted by NaughtyMonkey

Well I usually go to the benches off to the sides where nobody is at, and I don't go stare at who's shooting, I'm there to shoot my guns not check out the people using them. I don't care who's next to me usually, but thats just me. Also don't really care what there shooting, I just happened to notice the rifle she was using, and she had a hat on and short hair, so it was a bit difficult to tell it was a woman.

[Meplat]

As a junior small bore coach I agree.

Originally Posted by CSACANNONEER

Hell, I'll be honest. I treat female shooters differently because, they usually know how to shoot better than most guys. If I'm at a match, chances are that most of the female shooters will outshoot me. I even had one do it using my rifle and ammo with only a few hours to get used to the gun! OK, I shot better groups but, she shot a better score. Yea, women shooters scare me because, they (as a whole) are capable of dominating all types of shooting venues.

[Meplat]

Are you just now discovering that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world? I have been cultivating my grand daughters for a decade to understand that they set the parameters of society. In western society, we (men) will push the envelope only as far as they permit.

Originally Posted by NorCalMama

My mom refuses to "let" my "dad" have a gun. lol, She gives him the look of death any time he mentions an interest in firearms. It's pretty pathetic to see a 300 pound "man" being controlled by a 100 pound woman's glare.

[Rob454]

I would notice a woman shooting next to me but as for being surprised no not really. Women are allowed to be as gun crazy as guys are. I have a niece that can damn near outshoot me. And before anyone laughs im not a crappy shot. She can outshoot my buddy who is a MP.

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

Not a gal here, but it seems to me when a female shows up to the range, suddenly everyone becomes a target shooting instructor.

[ChrisO]

Originally Posted by Dr. Peter Venkman

Not a gal here, but it seems to me when a female shows up to the range, suddenly everyone becomes a target shooting instructor.

I agree 100 % haha.

[PatriotnMore]

Originally Posted by Dr. Peter Venkman

Not a gal here, but it seems to me when a female shows up to the range, suddenly everyone becomes a target Sixth Degree, NRA, Blackwater shooting instructor, who has studied the deadly ballistic arts at the highest DoJo in Japan, at the personal request of the Master Teacher.

Fixed that.

[NorCalMama]

LOL!!! ^^^ I've noticed that!

[9mmepiphany]

LOL!!! ^^^ I've noticed that!

Oh No...did i let my studies with Pai Mei show through

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by 9mmepiphany

Oh No...did i let my studies with Pai Mei show through

haha, NO!

[diginit]

Originally Posted by Dr. Peter Venkman

Not a gal here, but it seems to me when a female shows up to the range, suddenly everyone becomes a target shooting instructor.

That's only because I was hitting on her. And her, And her too.
Someday, I'll hit upon the right one and we will waste countless ammo together.

But seriuosly, I usually look at a female shooter as a credit to the gender. More women should learn to shoot, Then the bad guys may think twice when a, pardon the expression, defenceless female.... puts a gun to their vitals during an assualt.

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by diginit

But seriuosly, I usually look at a female shooter as a credit to the gender. More women should learn to shoot, Then the bad guys may think twice when a, pardon the expression, defenceless female.... puts a gun to their vitals during an assualt.

I feel the exact same way. I wish more women would realize that ultimately, their personal well being and safety is in their hands and their hands alone! What's more, as I've found, shooting is EMPOWERING! And I don't mean empowering like the feminazis preach about, I mean actual empowerment!

[Steyrlp10]

I have to agree with all of you... it's like learning how to drive. Why wouldn't you want to learn something that can help you in a pinch?

Besides, I was never much good with a needle and thread - lol

[masameet]

Originally Posted by NorCalMama

I feel the exact same way. I wish more women would realize that ultimately, their personal well being and safety is in their hands and their hands alone! What's more, as I've found, shooting is EMPOWERING! And I don't mean empowering like the feminazis preach about, I mean actual empowerment!

Hmmm. I don't feel empowered when I shoot.

I feel mighty accurate though.

[WildWildWest]

Originally Posted by NorCalMama

Do you find that when you go to a range guys look at you like, "wtf is she doing here?!"? Have you ever had anything said or done to you by guys at the range just because you're a female shooter?

What sort of gender based treatment have you experienced?

Took a whole bunch of friends to an Indoor range 2 weeks ago and one of them was a girl...Besides me, it was their first time shooting a handgun at the range and well...she outshot all of the other guys and even asked to shoot several rental guns to see how they recoil

[thomashoward]

Originally Posted by Ezzie

As a girl, and a new shooter. I always feel like a complete idiot. Any advice or encouragement from any more experienced shooter is welcome.

As long it's not blatantly obnoxious. ;-)

Ask questions. Unwanted input from a guy seems like kibitzing. I watched a girl shooting prone at our range. Never thought to give advise. Good thing, she was practicing for the Olympics.

[SnipeShot]

I have gone to the range a few times with some girls I know and have noticed that either people will just look and see a girl shooting. There have been times were I have been explaining something to them and a guy will come and start flirting / hitting on them. I guess it goes both ways.

[bruceflinch]

Always glad to see safe Lady shooters @ the range. When I teach the Action Pistol class @ USI, I always remind the Men, we are participating in a Gentlemen's game & inappropriate language/behavior will not be tolerated.

[Dr. Peter Venkman]

Originally Posted by PatriotnMore

Fixed that.

Haha. I don't even remember posting that.

[FreedomMom]

at the IDPA matches all the guys have been very friendly and willing to give advice, I don't mind at all. In fact I really like the free 'lessons'! Everyone I've run into welcomes the ladies and doesn't seem put off by us at all.

BTW-I'm in SD if any ladies get together around my neck of the woods.

[Steyrlp10]

Originally Posted by bruceflinch

Always glad to see safe Lady shooters @ the range. When I teach the Action Pistol class @ USI, I always remind the Men, we are participating in a Gentlemen's game & inappropriate language/behavior will not be tolerated.

That's much appreciated -- my local clubs are run by like-minded people, so I've been very lucky.

[FloridaEllie]

Yeah, they all looked at me like WTF. But that was because I wasn't always pointing my gun down range, so I think I deserved it. It was my first time and I didn't know!!! Then a shell went down the front of my shirt and I started jumping up and down because it was hot, and I got that look all over again. What I've learned: guns only point at targets and leave the exposed cleavage at home when going to the range- Targets aren't impressed by perky boobs!! HAHA

[NorCalMama]

Originally Posted by FloridaEllie

Yeah, they all looked at me like WTF. But that was because I wasn't always pointing my gun down range, so I think I deserved it. It was my first time and I didn't know!!! Then a shell went down the front of my shirt and I started jumping up and down because it was hot, and I got that look all over again. What I've learned: guns only point at targets and leave the exposed cleavage at home when going to the range- Targets aren't impressed by perky boobs!! HAHA

So true! I feel semi frumpy when I go to the range, but overall having it all hanging out isn't sexy when it could end up hurting me! lol

[9mmepiphany]

Targets aren't impressed by perky boobs!! HAHA...

...but overall having it all hanging out isn't sexy when it could end up hurting me! lol

light bulb going on

so that's why we had class restrictions on halter tops and tube tops