BLM San Diego

[sdfire]

If any ladies from San Diego are interested , we have been having clean ups/ shoots out on BLM land at least twice a month. I have noticed the lack of female participation , and would be interested in any ideas that would encourage some of our women members , and even more new shooters to come out and enjoy shooting outdoors .

Here is a link to the ones I have been doing .

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=683704

Any questions or comments would be appreciated.
Thank you!

[purpleguns]

I am completely new to the forum and have been shooting for about a year. I have never shot outdoors. Could you tell me what is BLM? I am in San Diego.

[ExtremeX]

BLM = Bureau Of Land Management

BLM Main Website

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html

[purpleguns]

Awesome thanks.

[sdfire]

It is the public land where we can shoot , hunt, ride atvs, wander around etc... There is very little if it left here in SAn Diego , so we try to keep it as clean as possible. It is nice to be outdoors enjoying nature, and shooting in a more relaxed environment than an indoor range.

[BadKitty]

I'm a female out of SD and have seen the advertisements for the BLM clean-up in the SD sub-forum.


Here's the thing.....while I would be interested in getting involved, it's not a good idea for a woman to head out into the desert with a bunch of male gun owners she doesn't know. Plus, I don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and so I wouldn't be able to drive myself and would have to hitch a ride with gun toting strangers. I'm sure you're all nice fellas; but, it's a safety thing.


That's probably why you're not seeing lots of women in attendance....


BK

[EL_NinO619]

I'm a female out of SD and have seen the advertisements for the BLM clean-up in the SD sub-forum.


Here's the thing.....while I would be interested in getting involved, it's not a good idea for a woman to head out into the desert with a bunch of male gun owners she doesn't know. Plus, I don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and so I wouldn't be able to drive myself and would have to hitch a ride with gun toting strangers. I'm sure you're all nice fellas; but, it's a safety thing.


That's probably why you're not seeing lots of women in attendance....


BK

Truth!!, and smart. I am not a chick but I agree with her, and I have never been on this thread, just saw BLM. Ive been wanting to volunteer, I could bring out my niece but she does not count as a lady (Guys) But I will be looking out for the next BLM pick up.

[movie zombie]

good post, BK!

[ExtremeX]

I'm a female out of SD and have seen the advertisements for the BLM clean-up in the SD sub-forum.


Here's the thing.....while I would be interested in getting involved, it's not a good idea for a woman to head out into the desert with a bunch of male gun owners she doesn't know. Plus, I don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and so I wouldn't be able to drive myself and would have to hitch a ride with gun toting strangers. I'm sure you're all nice fellas; but, it's a safety thing.


That's probably why you're not seeing lots of women in attendance....


BK

[candrews0480]

I'm a female out of SD and have seen the advertisements for the BLM clean-up in the SD sub-forum.


Here's the thing.....while I would be interested in getting involved, it's not a good idea for a woman to head out into the desert with a bunch of male gun owners she doesn't know. Plus, I don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and so I wouldn't be able to drive myself and would have to hitch a ride with gun toting strangers. I'm sure you're all nice fellas; but, it's a safety thing.


That's probably why you're not seeing lots of women in attendance....


BK

Just bring your own guns... Now everyone is on equal ground. Sam Colt made all men (and woman) equal...

[sdfire]

That is also why we meet in a neutral location to meet and greet before we head out. Or you could always bring a friend as a chaperone. But part if it is an act I faith. So maybe come to the meet up spot and get to know the others, and then next time head out to the clean up spots. Hopefully we can have a meet at a local range as well.

[purpleguns]

I'm a female out of SD and have seen the advertisements for the BLM clean-up in the SD sub-forum.


Here's the thing.....while I would be interested in getting involved, it's not a good idea for a woman to head out into the desert with a bunch of male gun owners she doesn't know. Plus, I don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle and so I wouldn't be able to drive myself and would have to hitch a ride with gun toting strangers. I'm sure you're all nice fellas; but, it's a safety thing.


That's probably why you're not seeing lots of women in attendance....


BK

you are too right.. I wasnt think about going alone however. Bring my gun toting boyfriend. LOL

[sdfire]

If any ladies would like to come to the next one, they can PM me and I will give them my contact info. Also my girlfriend would like to have some other ladies to shoot with when we head out.

[sdfire]

I will be planning a trip out to BLM on a Sunday and I will be encouraging guys to bring their families or significant others.

[hoss_hk]

What about having a ladies-only cleanup, if there is enough interest? Lead by sdfire and/or musick (San Diego C3 cleanup leaders) of course? Then the numbers would be stacked.
I don't think all of the cleanup areas require a 4WD. sdfire can correct me on this.