Finally got my Anti-Gun Significant other out to the Range.

[dennishoddy]

She was getting comfortable and then 4/5 other people showed up. with all the other guns there she decided she was done. But I bought that for her 6 months ago, and she swore she would never shoot it. I'm not sure which world/news event changed her mind, I'm just glad she is willing now.

Good for you getting her out. One baby step at a time is what it takes to get a non-shooter into the shooter mind set. Pound her brain with news stories about how someone's life including their own was saved because they had a firearm in their possession. Not in the glove box, but in their possession.
Work on that grip.

 

[Jeff Rasberry]

Been trying to get my ole lady to go to the range but she balks when I tell her that I need her to hold targets for me.
We have a nice range out by okmulgee lake and a plus is it's free and no pissy range officers

 

[caliberbob]

Good for you sir. Well done

 

[Shadowrider]

She was getting comfortable and then 4/5 other people showed up. with all the other guns there she decided she was done. But I bought that for her 6 months ago, and she swore she would never shoot it. I'm not sure which world/news event changed her mind, I'm just glad she is willing now.

Get her a .22. A Ruger MK or Buckmark or something along those lines depending on your budget. Bring her in gently, she'll have a lot more fun, and it'll likely stick if she's not got a bucking gun in her hand and she's bouncing cans and plastic bottles around the range.

 

[TerryMiller]

Have you thought about adding a red dot or something like an ACOG on the rifle? That way she can shoot with both eyes open?

No, I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to look into what might be workable and affordable.

Thanks.

 

[gmar]

No, I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to look into what might be workable and affordable.

Thanks.

ACOGS are pretty expensive but really nice and durable. I’d probably start off with a Holosun 403c or 503c if you prefer the Aimpoint style red dot or maybe the 510c if you prefer the EoTech style red dot.

Both allow you to shoot with both eyes open.

Reach out to @carready for the best prices around. He’s a Holosun dealer.

 

[StLPro2A]

Back around the turn of this century, the wife and I bought semi-auto handguns because there was a possibility that I might get a night job. Fast forward to 2008, and she informs me that if Obumba gets elected, she was going to buy more guns.

I don't remember just what year we applied for the CCW permits, but when we did the class and went to the range, I set my handgun down and walked down to where she was shooting. One look at her shot group, and I decided I wasn't going to mess with this woman. (Now, with rifles, she has big problems. She can't close her left eye independently of the right one, so she has issues aiming. That's why we also have a shotgun.)

Over the years since, I think I've only suggested firearms once or twice to buy, but most of the times, it is her that decides we need a new one.

Teach her to shoot rifles with both eyes open.......better situational awareness......for toothy and two-legged critters.

 

[Snattlerake]

Back around the turn of this century, the wife and I bought semi-auto handguns because there was a possibility that I might get a night job. Fast forward to 2008, and she informs me that if Obumba gets elected, she was going to buy more guns.

I don't remember just what year we applied for the CCW permits, but when we did the class and went to the range, I set my handgun down and walked down to where she was shooting. One look at her shot group, and I decided I wasn't going to mess with this woman. (Now, with rifles, she has big problems. She can't close her left eye independently of the right one, so she has issues aiming. That's why we also have a shotgun.)

Over the years since, I think I've only suggested firearms once or twice to buy, but most of the times, it is her that decides we need a new one.

There is nothing in this world more frightening than a scared woman with a loaded shotgun.

Except OBiden getting the election again.

 

[TerryMiller]

There is nothing in this world more frightening than a scared woman with a loaded shotgun.

Except OBiden getting the election again.

Oh, I don't know. There was a case some years back when a young widowed lady with a small child used her shotgun to cause a fellow to achieve room temperature...

...or, maybe it was "outside environmental temperature."

She was even on the phone with 911 at the time.

 

[Profreedomokie]

Back in 1996 when my wife and I trained to teach the SDA the instructor told the class that men should never try to train their wives/girlfriends on shooting. I never had a problem with mine on the range. I just can't get her out shooting enough. Years ago, at the PD picnic she shot a judge's 1911 .45 and really liked it. Maybe when it warms back up, I'll temp her with the S&W 1911 I just bought.