My gift to my adult stepdaughter. +NRA membership.

[Tycer]

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From wwwcorneredcat.com:

Some folks say the most dangerous place in the world is between a Mama Bear and her cubs. It may be so. I've never met a Mama Bear, myself.

The most dangerous place I ever stood was between a cornered cat and an open door.

When a cat feels threatened, she gets away from the danger as quickly as she can. She doesn't care what damage she inflicts on her way to safety, but she's not interested in fighting for fighting's sake. She does only as much as she needs to do in order to escape. She doesn't deal in revenge. If she feels threatened, she simply leaves. Efficiently.

Until she needs to use them, her claws stay sheathed. She doesn't go around threatening to maul people. She's cuddly, she's cozy, she likes to curl up next to a crackling fire on a cold winter's day. She's great company.

But don't try to trap her in a bad situation.

This site is about women and guns, not about cats. But in a way, it's about the cornered cat in all of us. It's about the determination to get away from an attacker if you need to. It's about making the decision to say, "Not me. Not mine. Not today." And it's about the tools to make that decision stick.

If you have to fight ...

Fight like a cornered cat.

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Dearest Katey,

I know it’s not the most light-hearted gift, but it is with deep love and caring I give it.

Martin has said you’ve expressed interest in learning to shoot defensively. I want you to learn in a way that will give you a lifetime of enjoyment in the shooting sports, or at the very least, a level of knowledge to dispel any fears you might have about handguns.

Enclosed is a gift card for you and Martin to take a course in basic handgun use at a nice range in Cumming.

During the course, you will have the opportunity to shoot and handle several different kinds and sizes of handguns. Then you get to choose which kind you are most comfortable with and I’ll give you the money to buy it and all the fun stuff to go with it. It’s all about comfort, you may be surprised at what feels best in your hand, so go in with an open mind.

If you want to read on the subject, go to www.corneredcat.com it’s written by a lady named Kathy Jackson.
Tom Gresham has great short videos at www.guntalk.tv

There is something peaceful about having the ability to be on a level playing field with those with those who wish us harm.

Peace to you.

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[Tycer]

The letter to the instructor:

Dear Instructor,

This letter is written regarding the gift certificate given to our daughter Katey.

Katey has expressed interest in learning to shoot handguns. It is my desire that this gift certificate be used to give Katey and her soon-to-be husband Martin the knowledge necessary to make an informed purchase of a handgun of Katey’s choosing. In phone conversations with your staff, the $200 should get us to that point.

It is my understanding that the Basic Handgun Skills course comes pretty close on it’s own, but it is important to me to make sure Katey has the opportunity to try several guns for fit and recoil. More than likely, you’ll be the store she buys from. I would like her to shoot a couple of Polymers, a J-frame, a larger revolver, and perhaps a 1911. With the advent of the new polymer guns like the XDs, M&Ps and 24/7s, I am no longer a Glock fan. As far as pistol caliber selection goes, please have her shoot 9mm and .45 ACP out of the same brand/style of pistol such as an XD9 and and XD45. I understand many petite women really like the feel of a full-sized .45 Auto. I’m not opposed to the .380 ACP in a mousegun, but I’m not sure a new shooter should go that route with the recoil of the ultralight guns. One of my favorite carries is a P3AT. In revolver calibers, maybe stick to the 38/357. There are other good choices, but I’m set on brass and components on those five cartridges. I’m also a big fan of laser aiming solutions.

I cannot stress how important it is to me that whatever gun Katey chooses, that it is her choice. No coercion please. If she so chooses, I want her to be able to put 1000 rounds a month downrange and have fun doing it.

You probably already do, but please teach her to rack/clear the slide with an overhand grip. Do not teach her to pinch the slide with thumb and forefinger like she’s pulling a slingshot.

Since it’s Katey’s choice, Martin does not need to fire all the weapons she tries. He’ll just have to adapt. ;^)

Also, I’m sure you cover GA lethal force laws and carry laws. Maybe you could also explain the importance, ease of obtaining, and cost of the GA CCW permit.

I’ll have cautioned her to not buy everything all at once today, so please don’t push too hard for the sale. It’s a lifelong sport, you’ve got plenty of time to earn our cash.

Thanks for taking the time to bring a new shooter into the sport. Y’all have fun.

[86er]

I think that is a well planned/thought out gift. It is certainly a gift of freedom and may end up being the gift of life. You are to be commended for being a responsible parent as well as for providing specific instructions to your daughter and the instructor for caring out your wishes to her benefit.

Best Wishes!

[Nath]

Spot on Tycer, spot on.
That picture says it all, confidence and no fear.

Well done.

Nath.

[JerryB]

Tycer, you did one of the most important things a father can do and in a way that should make sure she gets the training and choice of a weapon.

[Hobie]

[AJMD429]

Interesting human observation:

Women often cite the most 'impressive' thing the significant male(s) in the life have done is when they exhibit stereotypically 'female' behaviors - gentleness in particular. A woman seeing a big old heathen, brutish 'man' who will calm an injured child, or nurture a sick animal, will express how much they respect that person afterwards, even if they had assumed him to be a typical callous, inconsiderate, insensitive man who fanny burbs and forgets anneversaries.

Men, on the other hand, seem to hold in high esteem those women who 'get it' when it comes to the cold, cruel world of violence. When my wife dealt with a would-be carjacker with as much 'girlish fear' as a polar bear caving in the head of a seal with one paw-swipe, I realized she had a skill-set I hadn't appreciated until then.

All women should be gun owners, CCW licensees, and NRA members. It would make the perverts and rapists and child molesters of the world crawl back into the sewers where they belong. Maybe even the politicians...!

[Ysabel Kid]

Bullseye!!!

[Nath]

AMJD, +1

Nath.

[Borregos]

AJMD429 + another1