Taking your first shot a woman's introduction to defensive shooting and personal safety

Numbers don't lie; more and more women are purchasing guns and learning to shoot! While shooting used to be a male-dominated sport, women across the country have begun discovering that a trip to the range not only is relaxing, but also brings with it a sense of strength and empowerment. Taking...

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Main Author: Finch, Lynne (Author)
Other Authors: Charlesworth, Russ Jr (Photographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Skyhorse Publishing 2013
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505 0 |a Welcome to the world of shooting -- Finding an instructor -- Your first trip to the range -- Cylinders, slides, and actions...oh my! -- Name that part! -- Buying your first gun -- Shooting fundamentals -- Malfunctions -- Practice, practice, practice -- Cleaning your gun -- Storing and caring for your gun -- Practice versus defensive ammunition -- Next steps -- Physical limitations don't have to stop you from shooting -- Situational awareness -- Basics of unarmed personal defense -- Making the decision to carry a concealed firearm -- Holsters and dressing to carry concealed -- Inside or outside -- Proportional response -- Practice versus defensive shooting -- If only -- National take your daughter to the range day 
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