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be the best to convince our mates that
they should take up the responsibility
of defending themselves and their
family, which I hope would include us.
We take the defense of our loved ones
so seriously, we fall into the trap of
not trusting anybody with their wellbeing
unless they are somebody we
know intimately. Worse, we may think
nobody can do better than us because
we love our mates and we have their
best interest at heart. So, we must train
ourselves to let go and to gently steer
them into the world of self-defense
the way they do it to us when the lawn
needs mowing or the leaking faucet
needs to be fixed; yes, sneaky like that
if necessary. Once she gets bitten by
the bug, we should be nothing but
supportive, but from afar, and give
her all the time she needs to train and
improve while we take on some of her
responsibilities.
But women do not escape from this
miniature rant. Yes, men can be bullheaded
and stubborn as a Kentucky
mule, but we truly care for your safety
and that is why we become such idiots
about you learning how to shoot.
Give yourselves the chance to learn,
and take up shooting for your pleasure,
self-reliance, and as something you
both can do together. Instead of dinner
and a movie night, go for shooting
and dinner evenings. Trust me, guys
dig chicks with guns. Plus guys in a relationship
with armed women tend to
be pretty faithful.
And ladies, once you are fully comfortable
and even shooting regularly,
become an instructor! Help more of
your sisters to learn shooting and selfdefense
from somebody who knows
the tribulations of being a woman on
the road of true independence.
And now, if you will excuse me, I
have to go change my bandages. H
Miguel Gonzalez spent several years in
the security business, and counts it a victory
that he has no extra holes or scars
that were not medically given or self inflicted,
although he has seen more guns
by the wrong end than any healthy and
law abiding person should. He has carried
concealed in two countries (Venezuela
and the USA), is a certified NRA instructor,
and describes himself as the worst IDPA
shooter in the State of Florida. Contact
him via email at Miguel@gatillo.com.
Fashion Meets Function
[ BY BETTY SHONTS ]
Ladies, you don’t have to be stuck with safety accessories
that are drab, oversized, and uncomfortable.
PHOTO BY OLEG VOLK
Many companies offer accessories
especially made for us. Packing
in Pink’s gear are designed by women
for women, with the philosophy that
“just because I shoot like a man doesn’t
mean I have to look like one.” They offer
eye and ear protection, hats, shirts
and more. But selling feminine shooting
gear isn’t all they do for us; for every
purchase, Packing in Pink makes a donation
to breast cancer research.
Browning, a well-respected name in
the shooting and outdoor industries,
makes numerous accessories tailored
for women, including clothing and
range gear. Their “Range Kit for Her”
combines style and function with tinted
shooting glasses, ear muffs, and soft
foam ear plugs in a case.
Howard Leight, a leading provider
of ear protection technology, offers ear
muffs and anti-fog, protective eye wear
in dusty rose, and are specifically made
to fit women’s smaller head and face
sizes.
The next time you’re at the range, not
only can you make a bold statement
in safety and style, you won’t have to
worry about the hubby borrowing your
gear. H
CONTACTS:
Browning
www.browning.com
Howard Leight
www.howardleight.com
From upper left to right:
Hands off my gear, hubby!
Packing in Pink, Howard
Leight and Browning all make
just-for-her range safety gear.
Packing in Pink
www.packinginpink.com
MAY/JUNE 2011 n CONCEALED CARRY MAGAZINE n USCONCEALEDCARRY.COM
PHOTOS COURTESY HOWARD LEIGHT AND BROWNING
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