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emPOWERed
It has been a while since I have written. Life has been very busy with students and projects. I have thought about what it means to be a strong person. I am sure your life has taken you down some rough roads the same way mine has and you have overcome the obstacles. Maybe, you are on the rough road now as you read this.
What I have learned is that every change starts with education. You can learn…
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 The real estate profession comes with risks, an agent is placing themselves in unknown situations every day. While your office might have Safety Operations Procedures, you are still out there alone with the unknowns.
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 Instead of being a headline, learn what you can do to keep yourself safe and take a proactive approach to your own safety. Waiting for help is not ideal when you have someone in front you wanting to harm you. With this trio of classes you can learn so much and how to apply it to your life. If you choose not to get your Concealed Weapons Permit, you can choose another class from our offerings to substitute.
   Class Package for Real Estate Professionals The real estate profession comes with risks, an agent is placing themselves in unknown situations every day.
Why Refuse To Be A Victim?
Why Refuse To Be AÂ Victim?
As soon as I saw the Refuse To Be A Victim course, I knew it was something I wanted to share with others! It is from the National Rifle Association, but has no firearms or physical training in the seminar, just solid, relevant information to help anyone formulate a personal safety plan for everywhere you go. Learning how to safeguard yourself from crime doesn’t mean you have to walk around…
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Excitement & Fun!
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 The excitement is spreading! Girlfriend Gun Party has been exactly what I hoped it would be. A great way to introduce firearms to more women, a way for friends to get together and have fun with a theme, and a very effective way to spread education about firearm safety. It is very rewarding to meet new people and share firearm…
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A'Hunting We Will Go
A’Hunting We Will Go
A membership offer came that I couldn’t refuse, one that comes with an outdoor range space- from a hunting club. While hunting has been on my radar for a while, it is something my husband enjoyed in his past but hasn’t done much of while we’ve been married. Joining the hunt club has multiple benefits for us, a joint activity that we both enjoy, a place to spend outdoors with the kids, and a place…
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Fear to Power
I could tell she was nervous when I first met her. I could see that she wasn’t sure what she had gotten herself into but was willing to try. As we talked about our past experiences, she shared how scared she was to hear gun shots fired at her next door neighbors home just a few months ago. She became visibly upset as she shared.
I was there to facilitate a Girlfriend Gun Party and show her and…
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Did He Just Say That? You've arrived at the range, you stop by counter to check-in and here comes Fred. Fred takes a look at you and says...
What is Wrong in this Picture?
What is Wrong in this Picture?
If you see pictures like this on a firearms training website, please consider whether you want to be IN this class. How can you teach firearm safety if you’re not practicing it yourself?
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Get To Know Us!
Get To Know Us!
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Tell Us What Your Mama Said Celebrating Mother's Day this weekend, I realize that a good bit of what my mama told me was true.
When you decide you want more...
Are you a hobby shooter wanting more? When you go to a range, what are you practicing for…skill, defensive, or just out hangin’ around just to have fun! I was one that found myself going to indoor ranges to become a better aim, hit that center target and have fun while building my skills and then something clicked that I wanted more.
I started paying more attention, getting more serious about…
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What to Consider When Picking an Instructor
What to Consider When Picking an Instructor
Worried about picking an instructor? Here are some things to consider. At first I didn’t care if an instructor was male or female, all that mattered that the instructor was knowledgeable and safe. After more than a handful of classes under my belt and teaching others myself, I realize my expectations have grown.
Beyond if the instructor is male or female, I consider these elements:
Does the…
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You've Got 20 Seconds Right?
You’ve Got 20 Seconds Right?
You are scared, you know it’s your turn next and you’ve watched Jill and Bob accomplish the feat before you. They were fine, Bob even made a mistake, you can do this. Your hands are sweaty, you feel nervous, and you wonder if you can convince David behind you to take your place, to go next.
It’s now your turn. You take your place, you begin to speak and it’s happening. Next thing you know it’s…
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Observations From a Shooting Class
Observations From a Shooting Class
I completed another training class yesterday and I decided to write what I have learned from fellow classmates. At all times we are all novices and experienced – skills HAVE to be practiced to be sustained. We have a great mix of experience among our classmates and goals for taking the class.
Jason was quiet and unassuming, but easy going. Jason had been shooting only since December, he decided…
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Can I bring students to shoot at your range?
Can I bring students to shoot at your range?
As a shooter, you can walk into any range, pay your way and shoot. Most ranges offer instruction whether it be a concealed carry class or on-the-lane instruction. If instructor walks into a range with a student in tow to shoot- in my area, most ranges don’t want that. I just don’t understand.
Why not?
I talked to one local range owner and was told it was because of insurance purposes. Sounded…
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Gifts from Taking a Class When I started attending classes I was nervous. I wouldn't be able to sleep well the night before, as I was excited and worried how the class would go.
I cannot tell you the excitement I felt as I put together the concept of a Girlfriend Gun Party- finally, a way to reach more women with fun and education. It is a way to expose women to firearms education without scaring them with live fire or loud ranges. When you gather with your friends, you are already in a comfortable, known situation- add the excitement of learning something new together, it is fun bonding time.
The idea stemmed from working at a local range, a group of five women came in to get private instruction as a group. The caveat was that they were only paying for an hour, and private instruction is $50 per person per hour. Let’s see that’s $50 x 5 =$250 plus additional range costs. As their instructor, I had to squeeze in as much information as I could and get them on the range to shoot within 60 minutes. I realized one hour was not sufficient, for the purpose of the individual women learning. I would rather provide personal quality instruction for more women than charge more per person.
As a woman who is trying to encourage other women to try firearms and learn to shoot, this experience felt impossible.
The alternative is another gun range that offers 40 minutes of a video, female instructor standing in front of a group demonstrating how to grip and load/unload with other general terms, then time on the range with a .22 revolver and .22 semi-automatic, shoot 50 rounds- here’s your t-shirt, thanks for coming for $30. Again, not enough time, not enough instruction or one on one time. If all you want to do is show up to a range and shoot, just do that. If you want help, guidance, and someone to help you- that’s what I am here for.
We see the parties everywhere, ones for jewelry, clothing, make-up, skincare, etc. – why not one for private instruction? Why not have a little safe fun?
I arrived to meet Kim, she showed me the church building where we would be meeting and I started setting up. One by one, the other ladies arrived. We introduced ourselves and chatted while we waited for the remaining women to arrive. We put name tags on so I could get their names right, you’ll see why that is funny in a moment. We talked together about their firearm experience and fears. I explained that this ‘party’ is an introduction only, not intended to replace a formal firearms training class.
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We got started. First, we talked about the firearm safety rules and their meaning and reason. Next, I demonstrated how a firearm works and explained each components part and their proper name. Each woman held, cleared and manipulated a firearm as they learned.
Once everyone felt comfortable, we moved on to dominant eye practical exercises. Determining which dominant hand and dominant eye for each participant allows me to be able to tailor individual instruction in a small group setting. As I worked around with the ladies, I couldn’t see Julie’s name tag and I adopted the name Linda in my mind for her. Every time I went to say her name, it came out as Linda. There was not a Linda at the party. We laughed at this over and over again as I apologized over and over again.
Each woman got a chance to hold different firearms, to clear them, manipulate their controls and get familiar. We moved on to stance and then grip. Once the stance and grip were established we worked on sight alignment.
During these practical exercises, each woman received individual attention to check for consistency and to address any issues. Once they felt comfortable, we moved on to shooting one by one. This was a larger crowd, a group of seven, so the individual shots took longer. During each woman’s shot, they got instant feedback, what they are doing well and what to do improve on.
Once every one shot, it was time for the SHOOT-OUT! The ladies were fun, it was such a great time and it was amazing to see their confidence shine as they shot against each other. I asked for feedback about the party, we all hugged, thanked each other for a great time and left for home. I felt honored to be a part of their tribe for a moment in time, to be able to assist them in learning a new skill. I’m excited for the next Girlfriend Gun Party! Book yours today at http://liveloveload.com/training/girlfriend-gun-party/
    Inside a Girlfriend Gun Party I cannot tell you the excitement I felt as I put together the concept of a Girlfriend Gun Party- finally, a way to reach…