Tomcat
Formerly Known As HITWTOM
Not really close but Flat Broke Shooters an IP here has women's classes. One tomorrow and one in December. Might be worth a drive. https://flatbrokeshootersllc.com
There are a LOT of women that aren't terribly comfortable around men for whatever reason. Especially with the current requirement of very small class sizes. Being nervous already, and then having an instructor they may not be as comfortable with, is not a good combination. Add in other men in the class trying to show off. (It happens) and it can be obnoxious. There's a market for all women's classes, and they have been successful. This woman doesn't need it mansplained to her why she shouldn't want an all woman class. I'm proficient and still have men sometimes act some kind of way around me shooting. I'm also comfortable around pretty much everyone, and men still sometimes act embarrassing (to themselves) around women shooters. Women tend to be more supportive of each other in these situations. There are a number of women specific things when it comes to firearms. Fit and recoil being the big 2.
Both my wife and daughter have taken this course. It's NRA certified and qualifies as HQL training.The Damascus Izaak Walton frequently has training classes focused on women. I checked the calendar and nothing for the rest of the year, but maybe something for next year?
There are a LOT of women that aren't terribly comfortable around men for whatever reason. Especially with the current requirement of very small class sizes. Being nervous already, and then having an instructor they may not be as comfortable with, is not a good combination. Add in other men in the class trying to show off. (It happens) and it can be obnoxious. There's a market for all women's classes, and they have been successful. This woman doesn't need it mansplained to her why she shouldn't want an all woman class. I'm proficient and still have men sometimes act some kind of way around me shooting. I'm also comfortable around pretty much everyone, and men still sometimes act embarrassing (to themselves) around women shooters. Women tend to be more supportive of each other in these situations. There are a number of women specific things when it comes to firearms. Fit and recoil being the big 2.
But an all woman class with a male instructor is cool, right? I think this is where it was going. Not talking mixed class. And many guys are jack hats when they get around women and they think they can shoot. All the sudden it becomes a competition instead of learning.
And recoil management is the same for a woman as it is for a man.
That may be true for some, but not all.Wishing to avoid all males. Although I can imagine a womans perspective on other things such as recoil and grip could be helpful too. A big man with big hands has a different perspective than someone with small hands. However, a good instructor should understand that I would hope. With long guns, a woman has first hand experience on what kind of bra to avoid.
I'll disagree. My small female coworkers carrying and concealing P229s all over the world had no issues.I went back and asked her the question that was raised here. As many have noted, it's the gender of her fellow students that's the bigger concern than the gender of the instructor. She doesn't want a class with men as fellow students because of the "bro" factor as the guys all try to impress the instructor with how much they already know. While the mechanics of shooting are indeed the same for everyone, she wants to ensure that the kind of guns she's handling are more appropriate to a woman. Any of us who've ever taken a smaller person to the range know that you need guns with smaller grips, smaller recoil and you work up from there. She wants an instructor who understands that and isn't going to give her too much handgun and tell her that this caliber is the entry level for self defense, deal with it.
TL;DR- guys can be competitive dumbasses around guns, she doesn't want to deal with that. Her hands are small, she wants to be shown guns which are appropriate.
True. Daughter can't handle the G43(can anyone?). It's too small for her hands. Prefers the 17.I'll disagree. My small female coworkers carrying and concealing P229s all over the world had no issues.
One female, who you probably know, uses her middle finger for her trigger finger and can probably outshoot most guys here.
I don't subscribe to any of the "disadvantages" women think they have.
Especially when it comes to a home defense situation using, which for the novice, should be a revolver.
Why can't you give her a "5 minute block of instruction"?
I would.
Well, especially when it could come down to 1 gunshot.True. Daughter can't handle the G43(can anyone?). It's too small for her hands. Prefers the 17.
With long guns, a woman has first hand experience on what kind of bra to avoid.