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Learning to shoot is empowering. It gives you a feeling of confidence and self-reliance that you can’t get from any other activity. Here are five reasons why every woman should learn to shoot.
1) You never know when you might need to use a gun for self-defense.
Boy isn’t that the truth! Maybe your husband owns one that’s not very helpful if he’s not with you and carrying. And why is it that every time my husband goes out of town, someone random person comes knocking on our door. We never get solicitors, neighbors, or other random people knocking on our door when he is home. It’s always when he’s away.
2) Learning how to shoot helps you feel more in control of your life and your safety.
Learning to shoot is an incredible confidence booster. You will find yourself holding your head even higher once you’ve mastered handling your firearm. This kind of confidence translates into other areas of your life as you feel more in control of your own personal safety. Doing so, will free up your ability to start to take more control of other things in your life as you are no longer at the mercy of your circumstances.
3) Shooting is a great way to relieve stress and tension.
The first few times I visited a range, I was so nervous! It is not an easy thing to do and takes a lot of energy to continue training to proficiency. Every time I left the range, I would have the biggest adrenaline dump. I felt relief to have accomplished my practice time for the day coupled with a certain amount of pride for doing something scary.
4) Shooting is a challenging and fun hobby.
Shooting is definitely challenging, but don’t give up after the first couple tries. With practice, it becomes a really fun hobby. As you progress, try out different targets, outdoor ranges, and consider becoming a member of a private range that will allow you to be more creative. Find ways to try out different calibers of guns and get your other gun enthusiast friends to join you.
5) Becoming proficient at shooting can give you an advantage in competitions or in dangerous situations.
There is no point in half-assing your training when it comes to firearms. You must train to proficiency or don’t bother buying one. It’s not just about being able to hit your target, but being able to competently handle your firearm. Accuracy will come with practice. You may go so far as to become competitive, but the fact of the matter is that if you can’t quickly draw, load, aim, and accurately fire a round, it may be the difference between life and death. Train to proficiency, and no less.
