Women in HCP class

Originally Posted by SWJewellTN

Ladies, (and gentlemen), it is unreasonable to expect someone else to protect you. Rely on yourselves at all times, but be grateful for the times when someone else has your back.
Just my two cents.

Took my class last Saturday at the TN Sports Foundation Range. 3 out of 9 were women. Class was great with an experienced retired State Trooper. Went to the licensing bureau and all went well but i had a Money Order for the $115 and they would not take it even though the website says they will. No problem though, just ran to the bank and converted back to green stamps. Yes i did get a receipt. Now to wait and get into a routine of range practice. Would like to take an advanced pistol class as $ and time allow. Gingerly working on the wife but its got to be her decision.

Originally Posted by bashbago

Last night at my HCP class in Cookeville, we women out numbered the men 4 to 3. What a nice surprise. Ages ranged from the thirties to late sixties.
It was great seein so many women shooters in one place. I wonder if we are increasing in numbers and if so, why? I think most of us are thinking in terms of self defense, but I do love the challenge of the range.

My wife's tipping point was the attack (in broad daylight) of two women in a shopping center parking lot here in Clarksville. We had guns in the house but had not done the HCP.
So for her it was obviously defense, but she will shoot on occassion for practice and fun but not as into the range as me.
I am really glad to know women are availing themselves of their rights and to protect themselves.

All my friends thought I was crazy to want a gun. (they know my personality). I have taken them to the range, one of them was so excited! She asked about buying a gun and the permit classes. I was so proud. Another smart woman!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got my wife her permit for Valentine's day back in 02 after she passed the HCP class, then next day i paid for her permit. i renew for her every time 3 to 4 months in advace plus get copies for her. Im glad more ladies are doing this.

My class was one third women 4 of 12. One of them had a nice 1911 .45; the only other person with a high caliber weapon besides me. Everyone else rented ruger 22s. It was like plink, plink, BOOM.

My wife has the only auto all the other women had revolvers lol she used 9mm. they asked her why she used that and her reply was we it will load faster plus carry more rounds lol. well after they a few of then said they will be buying auto's as well.