Dgreno
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Ok, some background. I am currently living at home with my mom saving money until I move to GA in May. There have been a few "strange" events in our neighborhood in the past few months and my Mom has decided that she wants to be better prepared for the worst. She recently asked me to get her some pepper spray and she really wants one of the new Taser C2's because she is not very comfortable with a gun. This is mostly due to the fact that she is unfamiliar with them. The taser is an interesting idea but it's single shot. The main thing she wants is protection in the event of a home invasion.
We were sitting at dinner tonight and SHE started talking about guns and actually said that one of her female coworkers has gotten her CCW and now she wants to do the same!!!
I told mom that I would be happy to leave her one of my shotguns when I leave and, to my surprise and joy, she said she was more interested in a handgun but needs to learn how to shoot first and gain confidence in her abilities.
This is where I am stuck. I don't really know how to get her into shooting and have her comfortable enough to wish to continue. The local range charges about $100 for a CCW class including range time and they will work 1 on 1 with anyone on the firing line for ~$65 an hour. Does anyone think that is a decent price range for a beginner to start? CCW classes at the gun shows are ~$45 but they do not include range time.
Now for the gun. Whats the best way to get her looking and "fit" her for her own gun?? My Mom is in her mid 50's and not the most intimidating person. Her hands are smaller so a large frame is probably out. She is the type of person that is going to like what you tell her too so I am unsure how to talk to her and get her to choose what fits her best. I am thinking something about the size of a GLOCK 26 or J frame would be good but I dont know. I am going to take her to the local shop as soon as I can.
Also, I have already emphasized the 4 rules to firearms safety and the 4 rules regarding the use of deadly force so she understands those so far. I am definitely willing to (re)take the CCW class with her if she wants to make her more comfortable, is this a good idea?
I am going to forward her a link to this thread as well so she can stay updated.
Thanks for all your help!!!!
We were sitting at dinner tonight and SHE started talking about guns and actually said that one of her female coworkers has gotten her CCW and now she wants to do the same!!!
I told mom that I would be happy to leave her one of my shotguns when I leave and, to my surprise and joy, she said she was more interested in a handgun but needs to learn how to shoot first and gain confidence in her abilities.
This is where I am stuck. I don't really know how to get her into shooting and have her comfortable enough to wish to continue. The local range charges about $100 for a CCW class including range time and they will work 1 on 1 with anyone on the firing line for ~$65 an hour. Does anyone think that is a decent price range for a beginner to start? CCW classes at the gun shows are ~$45 but they do not include range time.
Now for the gun. Whats the best way to get her looking and "fit" her for her own gun?? My Mom is in her mid 50's and not the most intimidating person. Her hands are smaller so a large frame is probably out. She is the type of person that is going to like what you tell her too so I am unsure how to talk to her and get her to choose what fits her best. I am thinking something about the size of a GLOCK 26 or J frame would be good but I dont know. I am going to take her to the local shop as soon as I can.
Also, I have already emphasized the 4 rules to firearms safety and the 4 rules regarding the use of deadly force so she understands those so far. I am definitely willing to (re)take the CCW class with her if she wants to make her more comfortable, is this a good idea?
I am going to forward her a link to this thread as well so she can stay updated.
Thanks for all your help!!!!