It was my 'Take a Girl to the Range' day!

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So, I took my friend Shannon to the range today. She had never shot before and looked interested when I told her what I was going to be doing this weekend.

I invited her to come along (in true John Ross style). I didn't have a .22 so she was going to have to shoot my only pistol (a G22 in .40). As per Pax, I went over basic safety rules and how to drop the mag and lock open the action at her place before the range. After that I had her go over the 4 rules again, and when I was satisfied we jumped in the car and headed down to the range.

I loaded up a few round and went over grip and stance again at the range and then shot a few rounds just so that she would be aware of what it would look/sound like.

Then I gave her a mag with two rounds in it and she stepped up to the table. Her first few shots were good. she got them on the paper (which is all you can ask for on the first day!). We traded on and off for a while and each time she was up I would check her weak side quickly, looking for finger and thumb placement and then I would stand on the strong side and keep and eye on that trigger finger. That seemed to be the biggest problem area, but even so, it wasn't that bad. maybe had to remind her 4 times, which is less than I was reminded my first time.

After a while it wasn't surprising to see her hitting bullseyes every other shot. Girls really do learn quicker than guys.

All in all, it was a good safe time and she had a blast. she wants to go back next time I go.

AND....
She bought me lunch and coffee afterwards because she enjoyed it so much :D

I think I gotta keep this friendship going!

HG
 
Sounds like you had a great day, man - nice job.

Oh, but this is THR ya know, so I predict that in at least one of the first ten posts in this thread, some pompous know-it-all is going to scold you for handing a first-time shooter a gun with two rounds in the magazine, when everyone should know that the accepted method with first-time shooters is to only put one round in the gun.

This unacceptable breach of standard widely-accepted safety practices on your part endangered the entire population of the county in which it occurred, and brought great shame upon you and your entire family down to the third generation. You should immediately ban yourself for life from whatever clubs you might be a member of, or aspire to join at some point in the future. :)
 
dammit!!!

yeah... 'card, you're right. :uhoh:

So, How do I delete my account here? I just sold my gun to my buddy for $5, and now I need to throw away all of my libertarian books and my BTP Gun Bible. dang it, I just got that book yesterday :banghead:

Ok, seeya guys :rolleyes:
 
LOL!

You might want to go ahead and chop off the hand that committed this heinous crime while you're at it. I know that sounds a little extreme, but after a major snafu like that, you're probably both lucky to be alive. Under the circumstances, I think it's the only reasonable option left open to you at this point. :cool:
 
No pics means No Joy!!

Being the nosey group that we are,PICS ARE IMPERETIVE!!

Glad she had a good time.A gal that will shoot with ya is a KEEPER!!
 
LoL. I've been hanging out at arfcom too long. As soon as I saw the title, I though, how long before people start moaning about the lack of pictures of the girlie.


Oh...wait. This must be arfcom. People are moaning about the lack of pictures of the girlie. I'm confused.


Oh and this statement doesn't match your story:
in true John Ross style
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John Ross brings a BBQ grill and a minimum of about half a dozen machine guns and a van full of ammo. Lunch is provided and as long as you're either shooting, cooking, or loading mags, all is good with the world.

Just messing with ya. Good job introducing a new shooter to the sport!
 
Pics, pics, pics ... :rolleyes:

Good grief, guys. Wipe the drool off your chins, eh? It's THR, not the guys' locker room.

pax

Outside every thin girl is a fat man, trying to get in. -- Katharine Whitehorn
 
Location: Canada or Washington, it depends on my mood.
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eh? Which is it? My wife's from Canuckland and my kids are dual citizens. :)


I'm never moving back though. Each time I buy a box of ammo at GI Joes, I'm reminded why I'll never go back :banghead:
 
Pics, pics, pics ...

Good grief, guys. Wipe the drool off your chins, eh? It's THR, not the guys' locker room.
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Nah, we're being absolutely "professional" about this. The experts here want to critique her stance, since so many females tend to naturally lean backwards rather than forwards during firing. If there is room for improvement, the fine people here simply want to help out any way they can, nothing more, nothing less.

Full length photos are required. ;)
 
My John Ross comment

yeah, it came from this article that he wrote. I thought it seemed like solid advice.

2. Do not fawn over her. Pretty girls get this so much they lose all interest in the guys who kiss up to them. New mindset: You are LETTING HER join you in something exciting. I hope the invitation was "I'm going shooting this weekend--it's going to be perfect weather and there's a great range I use. If you'd like to join me I'll pick you up at 8:30, if you've got something to wear that you won't cry about if it gets a little dirt on it" (said with a grin.)
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taken from here: http://www.john-ross.net/abby.htm

Truly hysterical article. well worth the read.

You know, I thought about the pics, and I even had my camera with me, but I didn't really know how to present the question well:

"So, you mind if I take pictures of you shooting my gun so I can post them on my internet forum?"

ya see? Just NO GOOD WAY to say it!

HG

P.S. keeping with the thinly veiled euphemisms, when we were checking our target (which was set at about 20ft) she asked why our was so close when the other guys' targets where farther away (about 50ft), and then followed it up with "Is it because your gun is smaller than theirs?" -- this was said as a true question! :what: I don't think she was jabbing me. My response was a look of complete shock and then I scolded her saying: "You never EVER talk about the size of a man's gun at a gun range :cuss: . We both laughed at that for some time. :D
 
oh yeah, canada

I'm currently jumping between the two, because I go to school up here and love being down there. So I have two different residences (a buddy of mine has a room for me when I need it) which allows me to claim the glorious WA as my home. I don't mind canada too much, its just that there is way too much socialism and it kinda wears on you after a while.

Where do you shoot in seattle? I've been to Sam's a few times in everett and then to a couple of places like plantation range just south of bellingham and then somewhere way up in custer. I go to Seattle pretty frequently to visit some friends of mine and we are always looking for a new place to shoot.

Thanks for the info

HG
 
No, pics of wives are not out! In regards to enjoying seeing attractive women (attractive does not necessarily = pretty, gorgeous, naked, etc!): When I was a wee lad I attended a gun show (on topic) not far from home, as in walking distance; my first gun show. Absolutely drooled over a gorgeous Win Mod 70! Beautiful! But I didn't want it, had no need for it! .458Win Mag!! Just really appreciated the materials and craftsmanship, yes, the beauty!

Send me a pic, PAX! Just kidding! Really!

Stay safe.
Bob
 
how to propose the pics?

Simple, you aren't taking the pic for YOU, you are taking it for her, just like the souvrengier (or however you spell that blasted word) of a few empty cartridge cases. "Here, let me take a picture of you so you can remember this experience." No need to mention where you will be sending copies.
 
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