Thumbcocker
06-15-2014, 08:13 AM
Mrs. Thumbcocker and I took a co-worker to the range for the first time yesterday. We started with a general introduction and explanation of terminology, graduated to dry firing and finally live ammunition. The 4" stainless kit gun was the learning tool as it fit her hands well. She is 5'1" tall and weighs about 100 pounds soaking wet. She paid close attention and by the end of our session she was hitting a 2" target spot on a plate 3 out of six at 7 yards.
What makes all this more satisfying is that our student is from Arlington Heights, a liberal suburb of Chicago. She had never held a gun before. We kept the whole atmosphere low key and non-political with frequent breaks. At the end she commented "this is fun" I told her we wouldn't do it if it wasn't.
I think that a lot of folks in anti gun areas might have a similar feeling if they were approached in the right way and had an enjoyable experience in a laid back setting. I don't know if she will become a gun owner or hunter but I am pretty sure she has a fairly positive view of shooting at this point.
What makes all this more satisfying is that our student is from Arlington Heights, a liberal suburb of Chicago. She had never held a gun before. We kept the whole atmosphere low key and non-political with frequent breaks. At the end she commented "this is fun" I told her we wouldn't do it if it wasn't.
I think that a lot of folks in anti gun areas might have a similar feeling if they were approached in the right way and had an enjoyable experience in a laid back setting. I don't know if she will become a gun owner or hunter but I am pretty sure she has a fairly positive view of shooting at this point.