7 Tips for New Women Shooters From Women Shooters

Hey ladies, are you new to firearms? Maybe you’ve been to the range a few times, taken a training course, and already own a gun or two. Or perhaps you’ve never even fired a gun before (but want to!). While more and more women are becoming gun owners for self-defense, many simply enjoy shooting recreationally. In fact, there are over 3.3 million female hunters in the U.S. and over 5.4 million female target shooters. However, only 43% of female gun owners go target shooting at least once and month and that number needs to increase!

The shooting sports are a great way to learn about firearms, different sports, and meet other like-minded people. However, getting started might be easier said than done. Don’t worry, these ladies are here to help! From hunters to competitive shooters to bloggers, these women are dedicated to closing the gender gap in the world of firearms. Here are their tips for all of you who are new to the shooting sports:

Theresa Vail

Hunter and Host of NRA All Access

“If you’re new to shooting or wanting to start, find some girlfriends that are interested in trying it with you. Having female friends go to the range with you takes the pressure off and makes a typically male-dominant arena much less intimidating. There is such thing as strength in numbers!”

Tiffany Piper

Competitive Shooter, 2016 Binachi Cup Women’s Champion

Photo from www.shootingsportsusa.com

“The best piece of advice I would give is practice makes perfect, rather an overused quote but it really is the truth! In New Zealand, we barely get enough range time with our noise restrictions so muscle memory and technique are key. You want to make the most out of your shooting time and this is how you can maximize it. Not to mention, it gives the guys a run for their money!

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Study up on shooting techniques, watch YouTube videos of other professional women shooters, and try out what you see. Not everything works for everyone, but you might take snippets from every little video you see and before you know it you’re on fire!. Read More...