May Newsletter

Hello,

I hope you are all doing well.

Just a reminder that I will be out of the office until Monday May 11th. You can always go to the website for additional information.

The ladies introduction class on May 16th is now full. There are plenty of spaces still available for the June 6th class.

The Ladies Rock….

There are now over 35 gals on the shooting and practice roster. This is a confidential group designed for the purpose of meeting others to shoot and practice with.
For more information call Vicki.

THE TEAM IS READY…
I am excited to announce that Kristy, Hanae and Tim are now ready to begin teaching. They are all NRA Certified Instructors in multiple disciplines. Their commitment and dedication has exceeded my expectations. Safety is, and always will be, our number one priority! We don’t just talk a good talk, nor do we ask you to do what we don’t do ourselves. We will continue to train and educate ourselves and always strive for excellence.

Always be prepared:

I talk a lot about this in all of my classes. When you least expect it is probably
when you will find yourself in a situation of being unprepared.
You need to think of your safety and security all the time.
This concept is NOT always convenient.

The Refuse to be a Victim Seminar is a great place to start. This is a non-firearm NRA approved course. In just four short hours you will begin to develop your personal safety strategy plan. You need to start looking at all areas of your life immediately. There are simple things you can start doing today to improve your chances of NOT becoming a victim.

These seminars are beginning in June and will be taught around the greater Reno area on an ongoing basis. We hope to see you at one soon. Please check the website for a list of dates.

Below is an email I received last month from a recent student. I think it just reinforces the concept of being prepared and having a plan. Remember….when you need your gun, you need your gun!

Hey Vicki,
Steve and Cindy in Susanville and Quincy. This is my testimonial. Have been carrying for several years, recently took a course with you, but had become complacent! We have been living alone in an RV away from home, with my dogs and husband for the last several years. I have always carried......but one night recently I just needed to go to the car for an item (approximately six feet from my RV front door.) I did not pick up my handgun. Retrieved the item from the car (almost totally dark, RV front lights do not illuminate much) I turned to go into my house and right behind me was a male, back lit, could not see his face. Dressed in dark clothing with a hat on, asking me to stop and talk to him. The owner of the RV Park where I stay in was out of town. I hightailed it to the door of my RV, shut and locked it right away when the person tried the door. I work with the spouse of a sheriff’s deputy so called him right away. Sheriff and CHP were there within minutes, took my description, searched and searched, but found no one. Needles to say, I am the hardest one on myself for not being prepared and armed. Never again. Go Carry, Be Happy and Safe.
Cindy W.

The Four Basic Rules to Always Remember

Rule One: All guns are always loaded. This rule means that no matter what, you will always treat a firearm with the respect you would give it if you knew it was loaded. You never do anything with an unloaded gun that you wouldn't do with a loaded gun. This is the most basic rule and all other safety rules.

Rule Two: Do not point the gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. This rule applies whether the gun is loaded or not! (See Rule One...) Do not allow the gun to point at other shooters, no matter what you are doing with the gun and no matter where the shooters are standing.

Rule Three: Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target. Most new shooters have a hard time teaching the trigger finger to do what the brain knows to do, so there is no shame in being reminded. Make sure you understand that "off the trigger" also means "outside of the trigger guard."

Rule Four: Be sure of your target and what's beyond your target. Make sure there's nothing between you and your target, and if you're not sure the area behind the target is clear of people and will stop a bullet, don't fire.

COMING NEXT MONTH: A special message from Kristy!

"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
Thomas Jefferson-

EDUCATE - ENCOURAGE - EMPOWER

Until Next Time...

Stay Safe

~Vicki~