Getting Mom, Sister, and Wife involved in firearms/shooting

DROB · February 25th, 2012, 07:28 PM

So several months ago I took my wife and sister out shooting, and my sister who was not really interested has taken a serious interest in it. My wife has always grown up around guns, and been comfortable with them, but never really shot them. They were both out shooting my AR15 (5.7x28mm upper) and 9mm Sig

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So as it turns out my sister loves it!

She's not asked me several times about getting a rifle like mine and getting into shooting. I told her I'd have no problem helping her build one (Fun for me!), but suggested that she take a class to get more comfortable before she goes out and purchases a firearm and starts shooting. She was happy to know there were some clases she could take to gain a familiarity before going full tilt into things.

So my question, she's in the White Marsh area, so I was thinking of directing her to Freestate (read a lot of good things about them on here). Where do you all recommend? I figured an NRA Basic Rife/Firearm glass would be good, but I am open to suggestion. Also what can she expect to spend? I know the guys at Gun Connection have expressed that they do some personal one on one training as well. I wanted to see what you all suggested?

Also, as a bonus, my mom, who used to look at guns like plague invested water, is interested in taking the class with her. Thanks for all the help.

nomo613 · February 25th, 2012, 07:43 PM

freestate offers a veriaty of classes including basic safety nra courses. they are great to deal with and are patient with beginner shooters. i would give them a call and find out the schedule of there classes and how much they cost.

hairba111 · February 25th, 2012, 07:51 PM

Don't forget to pass the bug on, take the kids too.

VWTurbo · February 25th, 2012, 07:51 PM

I am pretty sure they are planning to have some women only classes which may help make the experience a little less intimidating.

Numidian · February 25th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Center Mass Combat Tactics. Paige took their womens handgun course and loved it.

TaxMan · February 25th, 2012, 08:23 PM

Free State Gun Range is your answer. I took " Doctor Bob's " advanced
training class last year. I was numb from the knowledge that guy has.
From basic training to Olympic level they are the only place in MD that
I have ever heard of. As a caution, I would be careful of who you get
advice from. In my experience, only Ed Shell and Doctor Bob have a
intensive background in competition shooting. They communicate well with
people - and you will learn ALOT from such teachers. For prices and times
I guess you should call FreeState to book a class.

mcbruzdzinski · February 25th, 2012, 09:00 PM

Don't forget about the Women On Target clinics at the AGC that Monumental offers!

Also Patty West (pskryja) offers NRA Basic Pistol/F.I.R.S.T Steps Pistol and NRA Basic Rifle/F.I.R.S.T. Steps Women Only classes out at the AGC as well!

DROB · February 25th, 2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hairba111

Don't forget to pass the bug on, take the kids too.

no kids yet, but I would if I had 'em :-)

February 25th, 2012, 07:28 PM	#1
DROB member... Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North of the MD border... Posts: 428	Getting Mom, Sister, and Wife involved in firearms/shooting So several months ago I took my wife and sister out shooting, and my sister who was not really interested has taken a serious interest in it. My wife has always grown up around guns, and been comfortable with them, but never really shot them. They were both out shooting my AR15 (5.7x28mm upper) and 9mm Sig. So as it turns out my sister loves it! She's not asked me several times about getting a rifle like mine and getting into shooting. I told her I'd have no problem helping her build one (Fun for me!), but suggested that she take a class to get more comfortable before she goes out and purchases a firearm and starts shooting. She was happy to know there were some clases she could take to gain a familiarity before going full tilt into things. So my question, she's in the White Marsh area, so I was thinking of directing her to Freestate (read a lot of good things about them on here). Where do you all recommend? I figured an NRA Basic Rife/Firearm glass would be good, but I am open to suggestion. Also what can she expect to spend? I know the guys at Gun Connection have expressed that they do some personal one on one training as well. I wanted to see what you all suggested? Also, as a bonus, my mom, who used to look at guns like plague invested water, is interested in taking the class with her. Thanks for all the help. __________________ WHY CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON? The short answer is because evil exists and it can and will attack anyone at any place and time. Evil recognizes no boundaries, respects no persons, no race, no gender, no national origin. Evil exists to destroy, to humiliate, to maim and kill. It cannot be reasoned with or appeased. It must be confronted and obliterated.

February 25th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#3
hairba111 XGMG2 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Funkstown MD Posts: 3,679 Images: 5	Don't forget to pass the bug on, take the kids too. __________________ Ammo amass amust "I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same." Washington didn't use his right to free speech to defeat the British..............he shot them.

February 25th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#5
Numidian Don't Hassle The Hoff! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Joppa, MD Posts: 4,938	Center Mass Combat Tactics. Paige took their womens handgun course and loved it. __________________ Brennan AR-15 for Sale! http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=328327223

February 25th, 2012, 09:00 PM	#7
mcbruzdzinski NRA Training Counselor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Catonsville MD Posts: 2,698 Images: 1	Don't forget about the Women On Target clinics at the AGC that Monumental offers! Also Patty West (pskryja) offers NRA Basic Pistol/F.I.R.S.T Steps Pistol and NRA Basic Rifle/F.I.R.S.T. Steps Women Only classes out at the AGC as well! __________________ Michael Bruzdzinski NRA Appointed Training Counselor (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, PITH/PPOTH, RSO/CRSO, Refuse To Be A Victim, Home Firearm Safety) Maryland State Police Certified Handgun Instructor UTAH Certified Concealed Firearm Instructor Sabre CSAP/Pepper Spray Instructor Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Fingerprint Certified B&S Personal Safety and Firearms Education, LLC www.bspsafe.com www.monumental.org

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February 25th, 2012, 07:43 PM	#2
nomo613 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pikesville Posts: 717	freestate offers a veriaty of classes including basic safety nra courses. they are great to deal with and are patient with beginner shooters. i would give them a call and find out the schedule of there classes and how much they cost.

February 25th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#4
VWTurbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry Hall Posts: 2,408	I am pretty sure they are planning to have some women only classes which may help make the experience a little less intimidating.

February 25th, 2012, 08:23 PM	#6
TaxMan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	Free State Gun Range is your answer. I took " Doctor Bob's " advanced training class last year. I was numb from the knowledge that guy has. From basic training to Olympic level they are the only place in MD that I have ever heard of. As a caution, I would be careful of who you get advice from. In my experience, only Ed Shell and Doctor Bob have a intensive background in competition shooting. They communicate well with people - and you will learn ALOT from such teachers. For prices and times I guess you should call FreeState to book a class.

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