N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... - The Firearms Forum

JohnHenry · 03-24-2012, 07:26 PM

Any of you folks had any exposure to the "Women On Target" program ?
My "Charming Child Bride" ( otherwise known as "CCB" ) has her Carry Permit and goes to the range with me on a regular basis . One of her buddies has ask her to accompany the "buddy" to a W.O.T. event . "Buddy" has never done any shooting and wants some "moral support" for the event .... she has met a guy that shoots and she is looking to impress him . I can't go along cuz' it's a gals only thing .... the "event" is next weekend, I'm looking forward to hearing the details.

The N.R.A. sez' ....
"The Women On Target program encourages women to participate in shooting sports, educates them on how to do so safely and successfully, then provides them with arenas in which to enjoy their newly found skills."

RockinRiley · 03-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Yes, great program, my wife just attended the last one here in Bay city. She spoke very highly of the program.

Just re-read your post, this would be a great program for both the avid shooter and the other that has not shot. I cannot speak for any of the others but the one in the bay city is full of great people. It was held here at Duncan's. Very structured and good program. I would hope the same for the one closest to you as it is NRA sponsored.

Dirtypacman · 03-27-2012, 10:24 AM

I put my mother and sister through it and they came out with so much knowledge and confidence in firearms. My sis went through the process and got her license.

Highly Recommended!!!

JohnHenry · 03-31-2012, 06:16 PM

The program was today and it gave the gals an opportunity to safely shoot guns that they may not have fired before,
M1 Garand, AR 15, several different makes & models of pistols and revolvers, pump shoot guns,
various types of semi-auto rifles for example.

My wife and a "buddy" of hers had registered for the program at the local club ( Livingston
County Gun Club ) and I sat and " talked politics and economics" with several other males while
the gals were on the ranges shooting. Other than the instructors there were no males allowed
on the ranges .... it was "Gals Only".

Judging from what I saw and heard from the gals passing by ( the restrooms are in the club house )
a great time was had by all.

The "buddy" has some photos in her phone .... if they are any good I'll pass them along .

Marlin T · 04-01-2012, 05:24 PM

That sounds like a great program!

tcox4freedom · 04-02-2012, 09:12 AM

My wife & I have been participating in WOT events for several years. All of the ones we have done have been great. We've had a 100% conversion rate with all of our participants. Every single woman that has come through one of our events has gone on to get their CWP; and several of them now help in other WOT events.

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pickenup · 04-02-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnHenry

The "buddy" has some photos in her phone .... if they are any good I'll pass them along .

Please do.
I really like to see it, when the ladies participate.

BETH · 04-02-2012, 04:46 PM

We have it in Ct. and they are always sold out i think its great i have never attended but have heard only positive things about it

K75RT · 04-02-2012, 08:15 PM

The gun club I belong to recently had this....http://www.torringtongunclub.com/

JohnHenry · 04-02-2012, 09:27 PM

Wifes "buddy" takes pictures so dark they look like the shooting stands are inside of a
cave .... so, let's try the club web-site for a slide-show. My wife doesn't show-up on
any of these but, it'll give you some idea of what was going on.

http://picasaweb.google.com/livingst...28189895690546

pickenup · 04-02-2012, 10:58 PM

That slide show was great.
A BUNCH of ladies shooting a BUNCH of different firearms.
Thanks.

Was her "buddy" able to impress the new "him" yet? LOL

JohnHenry · 04-03-2012, 07:12 AM

pickenup ......

It's a bit to early to know for sure ..... but, she took all of her "used" targets
home with her *GRIN*

zkovach · 04-19-2012, 08:57 PM

I helped out at my club and wife was in the program. It was well done!

03-24-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,244	N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... Any of you folks had any exposure to the "Women On Target" program ? My "Charming Child Bride" ( otherwise known as "CCB" ) has her Carry Permit and goes to the range with me on a regular basis . One of her buddies has ask her to accompany the "buddy" to a W.O.T. event . "Buddy" has never done any shooting and wants some "moral support" for the event .... she has met a guy that shoots and she is looking to impress him . I can't go along cuz' it's a gals only thing .... the "event" is next weekend, I'm looking forward to hearing the details. The N.R.A. sez' .... "The Women On Target program encourages women to participate in shooting sports, educates them on how to do so safely and successfully, then provides them with arenas in which to enjoy their newly found skills." __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home . -->

03-24-2012, 07:47 PM	#2
RockinRiley V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 142	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... Yes, great program, my wife just attended the last one here in Bay city. She spoke very highly of the program. Just re-read your post, this would be a great program for both the avid shooter and the other that has not shot. I cannot speak for any of the others but the one in the bay city is full of great people. It was held here at Duncan's. Very structured and good program. I would hope the same for the one closest to you as it is NRA sponsored. Last edited by RockinRiley; 03-24-2012 at 07:50 PM..

03-27-2012, 10:24 AM	#3
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... I put my mother and sister through it and they came out with so much knowledge and confidence in firearms. My sis went through the process and got her license. Highly Recommended!!! __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

03-31-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,244	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... The program was today and it gave the gals an opportunity to safely shoot guns that they may not have fired before, M1 Garand, AR 15, several different makes & models of pistols and revolvers, pump shoot guns, various types of semi-auto rifles for example. My wife and a "buddy" of hers had registered for the program at the local club ( Livingston County Gun Club ) and I sat and " talked politics and economics" with several other males while the gals were on the ranges shooting. Other than the instructors there were no males allowed on the ranges .... it was "Gals Only". Judging from what I saw and heard from the gals passing by ( the restrooms are in the club house ) a great time was had by all. The "buddy" has some photos in her phone .... if they are any good I'll pass them along . __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home . Last edited by JohnHenry; 03-31-2012 at 06:18 PM..

04-01-2012, 05:24 PM	#5
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... That sounds like a great program! __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

04-02-2012, 09:12 AM	#6
tcox4freedom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina USA Posts: 961	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... My wife & I have been participating in WOT events for several years. All of the ones we have done have been great. We've had a 100% conversion rate with all of our participants. Every single woman that has come through one of our events has gone on to get their CWP; and several of them now help in other WOT events. -

04-02-2012, 04:46 PM	#8
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... We have it in Ct. and they are always sold out i think its great i have never attended but have heard only positive things about it

04-02-2012, 08:15 PM	#9
K75RT V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Litchfield County, CT Posts: 309	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... The gun club I belong to recently had this....http://www.torringtongunclub.com/

04-02-2012, 09:27 PM	#10
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,244	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... Wifes "buddy" takes pictures so dark they look like the shooting stands are inside of a cave .... so, let's try the club web-site for a slide-show. My wife doesn't show-up on any of these but, it'll give you some idea of what was going on. http://picasaweb.google.com/livingst...28189895690546 __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home .

04-02-2012, 10:58 PM	#11
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... That slide show was great. A BUNCH of ladies shooting a BUNCH of different firearms. Thanks. Was her "buddy" able to impress the new "him" yet? LOL __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

04-03-2012, 07:12 AM	#12
JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,244	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... pickenup ...... It's a bit to early to know for sure ..... but, she took all of her "used" targets home with her GRIN __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home .

04-19-2012, 08:57 PM	#13
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: N.R.A.'s "Women On Target" ..... I helped out at my club and wife was in the program. It was well done! __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!