Taking Your First Shot: A Woman's Introduction to Defensive Shooting and Personal Safety

by Lynne Finch

Overview

Numbers don’t lie; more and more women are purchasing guns and learning to shoot! While shooting used to be a male-dominated sport, women across the country have begun discovering that a trip to the range not only is relaxing, but also brings with it a sense of strength and empowerment. Taking Your First Shot is an introductory guide perfect for either those stepping out onto the range for the first time or those looking to brush up on their skills. Author Lynne Finch coaches women on the decision to learn to shoot, how to find formal training, selecting and purchasing a handgun, defensive versus practice ammunition, storing and caring for your gun, and concealed carry options.

Along with learning the shooting basics, Finch also teaches readers the importance of situational awareness and the basics of self-defense. Sometimes a gun isn’t always an answer, and it’s important to have a proportional response to the situation. Finch begins with teaching readers how to become aware of their surroundings, what to watch for, and how to respond. From there, she goes on to define proportional response and why carrying pepper spray, a kubotan, or even a whistle can make all the difference.

Learning to shoot is a personal decision, but with the proper training and practice, shooting can become both an enjoyable and liberating sport.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620877173
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	06/04/2013
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	918,945
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Lynne Finch holds multiple NRA instructor credentials, including Refuse to be a Victim, as well as being a SabreRed Pepper Spray instructor. and a Defensive Firearms Coach. Her first book, Taking Your First Shot, addressed defensive shooting for women. In her second book she continues talking about safety by including ideas and tips for keeping you and your family out of harm’s way. Her third book, Female and Armed addresses more advanced defensive techniques. Finch authors a popular blog FemaleandArmed, as well as being a contributing writer for Gun Shows Today and Combat Handgun Magazine. Finch’s training company, Female and Armed, is located in Northern Virginia where she resides with her two adorable rescue cats, Rhiannon and Cinnia.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Preface xix

Acknowledgments xxi

Chapter 1 Welcome to the World of Shooting 1

Chapter 2 Finding an Instructor 6

Chapter 3 Your First Trip to the Range 12

Chapter 4 Cylinders, Slides, and Actions…oh my! 17

Chapter 5 Name That Part! 19

Chapter 6 Buying Your First Gun 21

Chapter 7 Shooting Fundamentals 34

Chapter 8 Malfunctions 48

Chapter 9 Practice, Practice, Practice 53

Chapter 10 Cleaning Your Gun 64

Chapter 11 Storing and Caring for Your Gun 69

Chapter 12 Practice Versus Defensive Ammunition 71

Chapter 13 Next Steps 74

Chapter 14 Physical Limitations Don't Have To Stop You from Shooting 76

Chapter 15 Situational Awareness 79

Chapter 16 Basics of Unarmed Personal Defense 87

Chapter 17 Making the Decision to Carry a Concealed Firearm 107

Chapter 18 Holsters and Dressing to Carry Concealed 111

Chapter 19 Inside or Outside 124

Chapter 20 Proportional Response 129

Chapter 21 Practice Versus Defensive Shooting 131

Chapter 22 If Only 133

Chapter 23 National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day 135

Glossary of Terms 137

About the Author 147