Another great post. You've demonstrated that you are quite aware of all the aspects it takes for responsible gun ownership and it's great to know that you would like to encourage other women to become knowledgeable as well.Oh I still have much to learn. But I do like to help people ... especailly women who are new so that they are not intimidated by a gun they might have purchased for protection. Most of the time women will not buy a gun until they have already been a victim of something. Even they they feel safe having it in reach a night. But it will not do them any good if they don't know how to properly use it. You don't have to hit that tiny dot on a target but practice weekly to build muscle memory to draw and fire within the size of a chest ... but you should know how to safely use it and also even better know what to do if you get a jam or stove pipe and how to quickly handle it or even better know how to prevent some of these things. How to load it... how to clean it. If they do not like semi auto and consider a revolver how heavy is the trigger. Also can a lighter trigger be installed. The best gun I had for learning was the worse gun I ever owned. It was notorius for jamming. But that gun taught me how to immedialy get it unjamed and continue to shoot. It is great to take classes and learn one on one. But practice practice practice until you are really comfortable and confident. And don't just go to a guy who says he can teach you because he thinks he knows how... but someone who is certified and can truely teach well. Most stilled teachers are very accomidating to women and want them to learn and feel comfortable. They are not intimidating. And if you as a women ever walk into a gun store and they act like you are in idot. Walk back out.. there are better placess to purchase from that will help you pick something that works for you. Sorry but not really sorry.... as you can see I am very passionate about women learning safety and being comfortable and able to carry out the task if ever needed. Otherwise the weopon they own can and will be probably be used against them. I know a range in Kokomo that offers a free range day to women weekly. The workers thrtr are great and it is a wonderful way to watch and help each other imporve their skills
Just a kindly word of advice and that is if you could break a long post up into paragraphs it would be helpful for others to be able read.
We all try to avoid posting what turns into a wall of words. Other than that, like I said. Great post.