My girls - The Firearms Forum

pickenup · 01-22-2009, 01:26 AM

Well, they are not really "my" girls. But I could not be more proud of them if they were. About 2 years ago, myself and some others took these 3 fine young ladies under our collective wings, and started mentoring them on the fine art of competitive shooting. Dad (and occasionally mom) are there too. THIS is what I call, responsible parenting.

When they started, they were 9, 11, and 14 years old. They are now 11, 13, and 16 years old. All three have taken to it, like a duck takes to water. Their progression has been phenomenal. While the two younger ones are still wondering around the bottom of the score sheet when the day is done, the 16 year old has been steadily moving up, and now places in the middle regularly, beating out men that have been doing it for years. If they continue along the line they are on, with some good coaching, I would not be surprised to see a future USPSA women’s champion or three coming from this crew.

The oldest shoots a Browing high power, she is looking for a new holster right now. The middle one can whip those rounds into her 38 revolver, using her speed loaders, like nobodies business. While the youngest does just fine with her (I think) PPK. We have taught them that while speed is important, accuracy is paramount, at this point. They have listened, and I would not want to be on the receiving end, if you know what I mean. The smile on their faces when, at the end of a stage, the RO (SO) turns to the score-keeper and says.......clean.....priceless.

358 winchester · 01-22-2009, 05:55 AM

That is what it is all about Pickenup I did enjoy my time as the range master helping others more then any other time. Please pass on to your buddies a hearty Thank You for a job well done.

Pistolenschutze · 01-22-2009, 10:07 AM

Pick, that's the sort of thing that will keep the shooting sports alive and well. Kudos for a job well done!

Marlin · 01-22-2009, 12:32 PM

That's the kind of thing that should get one a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Pick !!!!!

Dirtypacman · 01-22-2009, 02:13 PM

Good on you my friend. I appreciate what your doing.

delta13soultaker · 01-22-2009, 10:08 PM

Very cool.

I liked seeing that PPK too. Good stuff.

Gene Seward · 01-23-2009, 09:16 AM

Thanks for taking the time and "patience" to do this for the ladies. I wish them all the luck in the world.

artabr · 01-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Great job. It really is a joy shooting with kids. We've had some great kids come out of our group, one just finshed law school and came in second in Standard class at the IPSC world shoot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUfH2...eature=related

Art

01-22-2009, 01:26 AM	#1
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	My girls Well, they are not really "my" girls. But I could not be more proud of them if they were. About 2 years ago, myself and some others took these 3 fine young ladies under our collective wings, and started mentoring them on the fine art of competitive shooting. Dad (and occasionally mom) are there too. THIS is what I call, responsible parenting. When they started, they were 9, 11, and 14 years old. They are now 11, 13, and 16 years old. All three have taken to it, like a duck takes to water. Their progression has been phenomenal. While the two younger ones are still wondering around the bottom of the score sheet when the day is done, the 16 year old has been steadily moving up, and now places in the middle regularly, beating out men that have been doing it for years. If they continue along the line they are on, with some good coaching, I would not be surprised to see a future USPSA women’s champion or three coming from this crew. The oldest shoots a Browing high power, she is looking for a new holster right now. The middle one can whip those rounds into her 38 revolver, using her speed loaders, like nobodies business. While the youngest does just fine with her (I think) PPK. We have taught them that while speed is important, accuracy is paramount, at this point. They have listened, and I would not want to be on the receiving end, if you know what I mean. The smile on their faces when, at the end of a stage, the RO (SO) turns to the score-keeper and says.......clean.....priceless. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine -->

01-22-2009, 05:55 AM	#2
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: My girls That is what it is all about Pickenup I did enjoy my time as the range master helping others more then any other time. Please pass on to your buddies a hearty Thank You for a job well done. __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

01-22-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: My girls Pick, that's the sort of thing that will keep the shooting sports alive and well. Kudos for a job well done! __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

01-22-2009, 12:32 PM	#4
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: My girls That's the kind of thing that should get one a Presidential Medal of Freedom, Pick !!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-22-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: My girls Good on you my friend. I appreciate what your doing. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

01-22-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: My girls Very cool. I liked seeing that PPK too. Good stuff. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

01-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#7
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: My girls Thanks for taking the time and "patience" to do this for the ladies. I wish them all the luck in the world.

01-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: My girls Great job. It really is a joy shooting with kids. We've had some great kids come out of our group, one just finshed law school and came in second in Standard class at the IPSC world shoot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUfH2...eature=related Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!! Last edited by artabr; 01-23-2009 at 07:33 PM..