Gila Hayes' book is a great place to start. Visiting with other users is another good choice. A good, experienced instructor would also be invaluable. We often have new users trying 6-12 before finding what they like, and even then it gets upgraded down the road. Please do not take the "it...
I would go even farther with the education aspect. Become an instructor and get involved with with a teaching team. Have a few ladies that work with our's, including my wife. Depending on where you are located, might be able to put you in touch with someone.
Meeting cooking needs will vary a lot, not only by the energy source you might have, or move towards, but also by the foods you will be using, and the number of people involved. One can go from solar stoves, to camp type stoves, all the way to non-electrical LP stoves/ovens. We use such a...
Regardless of the type and/or brand of compass, storage of same is paramount. Does not do much good when that long, or short term stored compass is no longer trustworthy. Also remember to practice/use to keep skills up.
The exemption for the heavy trucks is for sat based dispatching and locating. Tends to be more reading and a quick key for response. Really can't see how a hands-free device makes some people aware enough to be able to talk while driving, especially when they struggle to be able to focus on...
You need to avoid any male connectors that might be energized. While it's one thing to have to make up an emergency connection, it would much safer and easier (especially for someone not familiar with your set-up) if you used the mandated double throw switch. Also consider the need for a...
Welder/generators, look at Miller, Hobart (same company), then Airco and Lincoln. Two size options, roughly 5KW and 10KW. Gasoline powered, and diesel.
For home use, two decisions to make first, fuel and portability. If you need it to be portable, then it will be gasoline or diesel. Diesel...
Lots of good comments already, attitude of the child is upmost. I am not much of a fan of "toy" guns, or even BB guns. Quality pellets guns are what I start with. Good instruction is paramount. It is often found that kids respond best to non-family members. Don't push kids to do something...
We should be a session here shortly for ladies to wanting to purchase a handgun. Discuss the options and let them shoot a variety of handguns. Northwest of Lafayette. Provide them with enough info and experience to make their own choice.
A lot of women respond better to female instructors, my wife will often teach with me. While a bit spendy, Vickie Farnam does an excellent job. Jen Coy does as well, but she is not teaching much now with two little ones.
I would suggest looking soon, we have three classes in the next month.
Just a reminder that the annual Youth Hunter Ed Challenge is September 12th at Camp Buffalo, which is about an hour NW of Indy. Hunter Ed graduates from 9 to 19 compete in .22 rifle, shotgun, ML'ing, Wildlife ID, Hunter Safety Trail, Archery, Map & Compass, and a written test. $15 entry fee...