While our husbands are well meaning, it’s time to learn how to handle your firearm yourself.
1) I’d like to buy my wife a small firearm because she has small hands. What do you recommend to make it easier for her to shoot?
We hear this quite a bit at the shop. We would like to recommend that everyone try a few guns before purchasing one. Small guns are not necessarily easier to shoot, trust us. They typically have more recoil and can be “snappy.”
2) Do you have any inexpensive guns?
While we try to accommodate all budgets, you do get what you pay for in the firearm world. If you are purchasing a firearm for self-defense, you want to buy something reliable with a good reputation.
3) I don’t need to take a class; I’ve been shooting for years.
Everyone could benefit from a class, even if you’re experienced. Safety is of the utmost importance with firearms and being reminded of the safety rules and shooting fundamentals is always a good thing. From beginner to advanced classes, they’re all important.
4) Why should I take the CCW class if Arizona doesn’t require a permit to conceal carry?
This is an excellent question that we hear quite a bit. The CCW class goes over topics like: situational awareness; deadly force encounters and their rules; Arizona laws, including where you can and can’t carry; what to do if you get pulled over; what to do if you are involved in a self-defense situation; and different types of guns and holsters.
5) I don’t know how to load my magazines, load my gun or unload it. My husband always does that for me.
While our husbands are well meaning, it’s time to learn how to handle your firearm yourself. Our Intro to Handguns class is a perfect place to do that.
6) I’d like to purchase my first firearm and it needs to have a safety.
We like people to know that if they are going to have a safety on their firearm, they must practice taking it on and off while shooting. This is extremely important, so you don’t forget to disengage it if you end up in a self-defense situation. This step needs to be automatic (muscle memory), since it is an extra step in firing your firearm. Remember, you are your best safety.
7) I don’t need a class, my husband, brother, sister, uncle or friend will teach me.
Range time is supposed to be fun as well as important for training. We see time and time again, loved ones trying to teach each other. We have come to realize that this isn’t always the best idea for happy relationships. Come take a class, get some private instruction and keep your happy household. FBN
By Elise Wilson
Elise Wilson is the owner (with her husband, Rob) of Timberline Firearms & Training in Flagstaff. They offer a full line of firearms, accessories, safes and ammunition along with Liberty Safes. For more information, visit timberlinefirearms.us.
