Taking wife to the range for the first time.. tips? - Page 3

**dizzielizzie** · 08-01-2009, 10:23 PM

EXCELLENT!!!

you left out the HCP class until today - another EXCELLENT!!! What did she test with in the class?

Hopefully you created a confident woman who you eventually won't worry about so much when she's out & about because you know she has the knowledge & means to defend herself!
Humor her on the pink S&W, if she really wants it & wants it for carry.

**TNTitan** · 08-01-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzielizzie

EXCELLENT!!!

you left out the HCP class until today - another EXCELLENT!!! What did she test with in the class?

Hopefully you created a confident woman who you eventually won't worry about so much when she's out & about because you know she has the knowledge & means to defend herself!
Humor her on the pink S&W, if she really wants it & wants it for carry.

Thanks Lizzie - she qualified with a modified Ruger SP-101 in .38 - the same gun she hit the range with on Friday. No problems.. I might indulge her with the S&W but I'm trying to get her to shoot the LCR.. we will see. Thanks!

**PackinMama** · 08-01-2009, 10:46 PM

Congrats TNTitan, and to Mrs.TNTitan! Sounds like you both had fun!

It's always a pleasure to know another woman has taken on the responsibility of defending herself if the need arises!

**DavidCBaker** · 08-02-2009, 05:26 AM

Congratulations! You did great, helping her enjoy the experience. Good work.

**TNTitan** · 08-12-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks Gang!

Here are some pics of her hammering nails!

YouTube - pics2009 030

At the end of the day.. she still respects the firearm.

**Mark@Sea** · 08-13-2009, 07:18 AM

Ha. Mine knows how to clean, but leaves the detail clean for me to do... she just runs a boresnake down the barrel and gives it a quick wipedown.
She didn't even want to do that until I got some Eezox - she hates the smell of Hoppes.

**SweetSue** · 09-26-2009, 12:43 PM

Since learning to shoot,really do feel inner strength knowing,if I have to,I will. Had a run in with a guy while at a red light and believe it saved my life,at the very least,saved my car from being stolen. Natural reaction,as I always practice,just before pulling out of the driveway,pulling. Trembling set in after all was said and done,but at the time,was in full control. I agree with Lizzy,confidence is a great tool and with Packin Mama about responsibility. Husbands who introduce their wives to the means to protect themselves,are heros.

**DWARREN123** · 09-26-2009, 02:12 PM

Not a Lady but one thing I have found that is nice for everyone to have at the range is a container of wet hand wipes. Helps cleans hands until you can get to a sink to do a proper wash down.
Many people especially most ladies I know do not like dirty hands.
Congrats of the class and may your wait be short.

**~Emily~** · 09-27-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWARREN123

Not a Lady but one thing I have found that is nice for everyone to have at the range is a container of wet hand wipes. Helps cleans hands until you can get to a sink to do a proper wash down.
Many people especially most ladies I know do not like dirty hands.
Congrats of the class and may your wait be short.

Yes, these are wonderful! I have a bunch of individually wrapped wet wipes in my range bag and some in my camera bag as well.

**PackinMama** · 09-27-2009, 01:37 PM

I agree! Wet wipes of some sort come in VERY handy.....at the range as well as just about anywhere else!

Since having my son, I've found countless uses for diaper wipes (these are generally thicker than the hand wipe variety)! Shooting, Fishing, Camping, in the Garage or Shop, and they're even great for cleaning the cloth interior or carpet of your car, stains on clothing, "accidents" on your home carpet or furniture, pet messes, you name it and it'll probably clean it!

08-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
dizzielizzie TGO Member Joined: Apr 2009 Where: Columbia, TN Age: 40 Posts: 140	EXCELLENT!!! you left out the HCP class until today - another EXCELLENT!!! What did she test with in the class? Hopefully you created a confident woman who you eventually won't worry about so much when she's out & about because you know she has the knowledge & means to defend herself! Humor her on the pink S&W, if she really wants it & wants it for carry. __________________ Been running around town with a gun, i'm just having so much fun!

08-01-2009, 10:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
PackinMama Moderator Moderator Joined: Jan 2008 Where: EAST TN Age: 41 Posts: 897	Congrats TNTitan, and to Mrs.TNTitan! Sounds like you both had fun! It's always a pleasure to know another woman has taken on the responsibility of defending herself if the need arises! __________________ Also posting at: ChristianGunOwners.org "The Constitutions of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." ----- Thomas Jefferson Moderator: Women and Firearms Forum

08-02-2009, 05:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
DavidCBaker TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 49 Posts: 425	Congratulations! You did great, helping her enjoy the experience. Good work. __________________ Current List of Guns: (list has been omitted for my own safety, just in case my wonderful wife reads this board)

08-13-2009, 07:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
Mark@Sea TGO Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007 Where: Kingsport, more or less Age: 46 Posts: 1,543	Ha. Mine knows how to clean, but leaves the detail clean for me to do... she just runs a boresnake down the barrel and gives it a quick wipedown. She didn't even want to do that until I got some Eezox - she hates the smell of Hoppes. __________________ Ralph sez: "Whats in YOUR wallet?"

09-26-2009, 12:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
SweetSue TGO Freshman Joined: Sep 2009 Where: Kingsport Posts: 36	Since learning to shoot,really do feel inner strength knowing,if I have to,I will. Had a run in with a guy while at a red light and believe it saved my life,at the very least,saved my car from being stolen. Natural reaction,as I always practice,just before pulling out of the driveway,pulling. Trembling set in after all was said and done,but at the time,was in full control. I agree with Lizzy,confidence is a great tool and with Packin Mama about responsibility. Husbands who introduce their wives to the means to protect themselves,are heros. __________________ "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition." William A. Maguire 1890-1953

09-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
DWARREN123 TGO Senior Member Joined: Feb 2007 Where: Clarksville, TN. Age: 57 Posts: 799	Not a Lady but one thing I have found that is nice for everyone to have at the range is a container of wet hand wipes. Helps cleans hands until you can get to a sink to do a proper wash down. Many people especially most ladies I know do not like dirty hands. Congrats of the class and may your wait be short. __________________ Have a nice day!

09-27-2009, 01:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
PackinMama Moderator Moderator Joined: Jan 2008 Where: EAST TN Age: 41 Posts: 897	I agree! Wet wipes of some sort come in VERY handy.....at the range as well as just about anywhere else! Since having my son, I've found countless uses for diaper wipes (these are generally thicker than the hand wipe variety)! Shooting, Fishing, Camping, in the Garage or Shop, and they're even great for cleaning the cloth interior or carpet of your car, stains on clothing, "accidents" on your home carpet or furniture, pet messes, you name it and it'll probably clean it! __________________ Also posting at: ChristianGunOwners.org "The Constitutions of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." ----- Thomas Jefferson Moderator: Women and Firearms Forum

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