5 Things Every Woman Needs to Know Before Hitting the Gun Range

By Beth Baumann

Every day, I see countless social media posts from women who are utilizing their Second Amendment rights, particularly at the gun range, which is awesome! Women are the fastest growing demographic of gun owners across the nation. As a woman in the gun industry, I feel compelled to help educate other women, particularly on safety issues. Here’s a guide to five of the biggest no-nos at the gun range.

1. Know how to handle your firearm.
Before you even get to the gun range, you should have significant practice handling your firearm when it’s completely unloaded. You should know the weight of your gun and how to properly hold and grip it. This will keep you from being surprised when you initially load and fire the gun. Being surprised with a loaded weapon in your hand can cause you to jump and flinch, which could result in you missing your intended target.

2. Dress for the occasion.
When you go to the gun range, the most important thing is your safety. Looking cute isn’t the object, practicing with your firearm is. Because you’re dealing with hot shell casings, you should protect as much of your skin and body as possible. Trust me, spent brass …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms