Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Debbie
“Bucket List” – Learn to Shoot a Gun
I am so glad that I had, “Learn to shoot a gun” on my bucket list!
I’ve always wanted to learn to be comfortable with handguns and one day own one for self defense. I had just never gotten around to it.
I joined an organization designed for women to meet once a month and do great outdoor stuff. The first outing was about three weeks later and I was able to take my daughters. For the first time we all learned a little about gun safety and how to shoot handguns. I was hooked. So, when I got home I pulled out a flyer out from under a pile of papers that I received about a “ladies only” shooting camp.
Best thing I’ve done for myself was sign up. Being taught by women is very calming and they make it fun. They don’t make you feel like you’re an idiot or get frustrated by answering the same questions over and over. They just really make you want to keep learning and shooting. They know what your fears are and how to explain things with patience. You really feel empowered by the end of the camp. I loved meeting all the other campers and hearing their stories. It was a wonderful experience.
I have since bought a gun and continue to shoot with one of the instructors (Debbie Keehart) from the camp who teaches locally. (HerHandgun.com). I felt so comfortable with Debbie that I sent my mom to a beginning class. You might see me in practical competitions some day thanks to these women instructors.
Thank you for the opportunity and happy shooting
Loralee Stern
Phoenix, AZ
For more information on “Ladies Only” pistol classes, visit HerHandgun.com. Beginning classes and continued education training are held monthly! We can also direct you to information on “Ladies Only” 3-day camps.
HerHandgun Instructors:
Kippi Leatham
Debbie Keehart
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by Kip
Well, another new year is upon us! We want to take a moment to wish you all a wonderful, prosperous, and successful 2010. May you be blessed with so many very wonderful things in your life, as well as the strength and outlook to deal with anything that may challenge you!
We want to thank all of the gals who have either taken HerHandgun Classes and/or attended our HerHandgun Matches in 2009. We had so much fun teaching you and shooting with you, and we can’t wait to get back into the swing of things … albeit the break was nice!
We look forward to our first class of 2010 – January 23rd
and our first match / practice of 2010 – February 7th
Hope to see you all back on the range very soon!
Happy New Year one and all!
Kippi & Debbie
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by Kip
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Kip
We have added our first class for 2010: a January 23rd Basic Firearms 101 Class
If you are a previous student and would like to enroll in another Basic Firearms Class, be sure to ask about our “discounted” rate for returning alumni.
Gentlemen – If you haven’t got the love of your life a really cool Christmas present, buy her a 9 mm, a couple hundred rounds of ammo and a HerHandgun.com Gift Certificate! : )
See below post for more info on our Gift Certificates!
Kip
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Kip
Last-minute shopper? Can’t figure out what to get your better half for Christmas?
How about a HerHandgun.com gift certificate?
Certificates come in a $65 denomination – which is our group class fee – and are valid for one year from date of purchase. Credit card or money order is required for purchase.
To inquire about a HerHandgun gift certificate, shoot us an e-mail:
info@herhandgun.com
Happy Holidays – Merry Christmas – Happy Hanukkah – Joyous Kwanzaa to all!
Debbie & Kippi
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Kip
We’re excited to post the link to Julie Golob’s most recent interview with Tom Gresham on Gun Talk Radio! Julie always does a fine job of representing the shooting sports and women in the shooting sports. We commend her for taking the time to promote all of us!
Podcast download instructions: Once you click on the link below, for each show there is a file marked “Direct download”. If you use Windows, click the right button of your mouse over the MP3 file, such as “060402guntalkC.mp3″. If you use a Mac, hold down the control button and click on this file. You will get a menu. Select download or save the file.
Podcast link:
http://guntalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=559537
For the Gun Talk article, click on this link:
http://www.guntalk.com/site.php?pageID=15&newsID=89
Great interview, Julie! Your voice is angelic to the shooting community!
For more info on Julie G, go to her website – http://juliegolob.com
Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Debbie
Ladies, here is a great source for customizing your gear and expressing your personality:
Mark Blythe of GOE Gun Works.
He does great work using several durable techniques. Pictured here are my CR Speed mag pouches with purple sparkle accents! It’s so me! Don’t you agree!?
To get your “Bling on“, check out Mark’s website – www.goegunworks.com. Tell him the girls at HerHandgun sent you!
Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Debbie
Debbie also offers one-on-one shooting instruction (vs. Group Instruction). Here is what one of her students had to say about taking lessons from another female shooter…
“A friend of mine purchased a new Springfield 40 caliber semi-automatic pistol. Never having shot before, he felt lessons were in order and included me. To be honest, I was not keen on going. The picture I had in mind when he told me about the lesson, was something straight out of Deliverance. I was pleasantly surprised to meet Debbie with her easy smile and purple gripped Semi-Automatic. Finally, someone who didn’t tease me about shooting with a .38 or a 357 revolver. I learned so much in that short period of time and I had fun doing so. I am looking forward to another lesson. Am I a good shot? Heck no! Shooting straight with a .38 is not easy, but I am a much more confident shooter and with practice and the lessons learned, I am sure that I will get better.
All this is thanks to Debbie’s ability as a marksman as well as teacher.
Thank you Debbie,
Syndey
