Target Practice for Self Defense

Is target practice really necessary for women, or men with the self defense gun? It would seem that this would increase the user's ability, confidence, and practice would be necessary for good comfort level.

Thought for the day: "Practice using your firearm at a gun range regularly."

Orienting toward the 'right' handgun for the individual including the comfort level that goes along with practice, and the proficiency that results is important. The biggest challenge should be scheduling the time or finding the partner to accompany you to the range. A mentor, or someone with equal experience. That's for you to decide.

Take time for practice, at least every month or so. There's more places to practice at both indoor and outdoor ranges than you might expect. Check it out. For women involved in shooting sports, this is basic to keeping proficient, and practiced!

As a sidenote worth mentioning: Michelle Chihara promotes BOW, an organization for women interested in the outdoors, many of whose husbands or male family members are actively involved in the fishing, hunting and other activities. The organization, and its members, attempt to break away from the traditional thought of many outdoor activities being passed down, from father to son. She describes the group's members, now in 44 states and counting, along with some colorful descriptions and environmental backdrops in her web-based article. That work, including Chihara's related thoughts, is entitled: "Crashing the gunclub."