The Ladies Introduction to Handguns class May 15th ROCKED!
What size gun should I carry? Is a .380 an acceptable carry gun?
I get asked these questions a lot? There is no right answer folks, ask 10 people and you will get 10 different answers. In the end it is NOT about size but about placement. If you think you need a .45 because that what you have been told but can't hit the side of a barn, then drop down to a smaller caliber. Do what works for YOU!
I posted the question about carrying a .380 on Facebook several weeks ago. Below are some of the responses I got.
Karol:
I have not gotten any grief but then I don't discuss what I carry much.
I have not gotten any grief but then I don't discuss what I carry much.
John:
I always say it does not matter what you carry as long as you carry. A 22lr that is carried is better than not carrying anything at all!
I always say it does not matter what you carry as long as you carry. A 22lr that is carried is better than not carrying anything at all!
Ron:
.380 catches a lot of flack because it is considered by many to be the bare minimum for adequate self defense calibers. Many of us (guys!) hate to think in terms of being on the minimum end of anything, so we naturally poo-poo anything that falls into that end of the spectrum.
In reality, its a fine caliber and its hugely popular right now with ...the increase in available, tiny pocket rockets. It is what it is and ultimately, it is the shooter that is the weapon, not the pistol. If the .380 armed citizen does their part, putting solid hits centermass, .380 will be do it's part.
I am totally comfortable knowing that my girlfriend is armed with a SIG 232.
.380 catches a lot of flack because it is considered by many to be the bare minimum for adequate self defense calibers. Many of us (guys!) hate to think in terms of being on the minimum end of anything, so we naturally poo-poo anything that falls into that end of the spectrum.
In reality, its a fine caliber and its hugely popular right now with ...the increase in available, tiny pocket rockets. It is what it is and ultimately, it is the shooter that is the weapon, not the pistol. If the .380 armed citizen does their part, putting solid hits centermass, .380 will be do it's part.
I am totally comfortable knowing that my girlfriend is armed with a SIG 232.
DID YOU KNOW:
The 2009 year-to-date total for background checks is 11,403,417, an increase of 18.1 percent over the same time period last year.
FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers.
As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.
The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.
FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers.
As such, the checks serve as a gauge of sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms produced or sold.
The increase coincides with a rise in excise taxes reported by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, another key economic indicator for the firearms industry.
Introduction to Knife Training:
This first class on April 25th, was a huge success. The next class will be offered on Sunday July 11th. More details when you sign up. This class will fill up quickly! Call Vicki today if you want to guarantee your space in the class.
The Women's Shooting Academy now has three certified rifle instructors on the team. It has been reported that Jenny Teague and Kristy Cambra kicked some serious butt at the instructor class, these gals don't mess around. A rifle class coming soon!
Upcoming dates:
June 1st: League of Lethal Ladies night
June 5th: Ladies Intro. to Handguns
June 5th: Ladies Intro. to Handguns
June 7th: Gun cleaning class
June 9th: O.C. Pepper Spray Class
June 12th: Ladies Intro. to Handguns
June 13th: Intro. to Tactics
June 19th: Ladies Intro. to Handguns
June 27th: Multi-State CCW
Nevada adds three more states to it's CCW reciprocity...http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5800
Be sure to scroll all the way down to meet Eileen, student of the month for May.
If you would like to share and idea, quote, story or just some interesting facts please email Vicki.
theshootingacademy@gmail.com
In closing, I would just like to say thank you for your continued support of The Women's Shooting Academy. When it comes to our safety and our rights....We are all in this together!
Vicki-
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