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wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:50 pm
by MolonLabe
Hi, wanted to say hello. I am new to the forum and about to get my CHL in the mail. Was wondering if anyone here has taken part in any of the Diva WOW groups? I've been thinking about checking one out that meets in my area, but am new to shooting and am worried that I'm going to feel like a complete moron walking into a range full of ladies with experience.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:58 pm
by The Annoyed Man
You'll notice that I'm The Annoyed
Man, but I have participated in a DIVA WOW event at Elm Fork range in Dallas, as a RO/pistol instructor. My son participated with me, in the same capacity. It was a pretty impressive event, and I have urged my (CHL holding) wife to go to the next one. We'll see.....
Welcome to the forum, by the way.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:01 pm
by RPBrown
Welcome to the forum.
Although I know nothing about this event, there are lots of ladies as well as men that I am sure would not mind you going to the range for some practical training and assistance.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:06 pm
by MolonLabe
Thanks for the welcome and the input. Wish I knew some like minded friends that I could drag along as wingwomen, but I guess it will just have to be one of those "first day of school" moments!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:09 pm
by Tbucher1218
What area are you in?
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:14 pm
by MolonLabe
Par ker County.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:30 pm
by Crossfire
I am part of the CowTown DIVA group. I have not been to the Weatherford handgun league, but I will be participating in the Ft Worth Handgun Clinic on June 16 at Winchester Gallery.
Do NOT feel intimidated! DIVAs are all about welcoming and encouraging new shooters. Many of the ladies will be in the same position as you, with very little, or no, experience. We all were new shooters at one time, and we all know how you feel. Joining a DIVA event is a great way to get started.
Another group to look into is A Girl And A Gun. I have not met with them, but I believe TBucher is part of that group. They are also all about encouraging and training new shooters.
We can get you started, but don't blame us when you become addicted to shooting!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:34 pm
by MolonLabe
Than you Crossfire, I think I'm going to check it out, thank you for the encouragement!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:53 pm
by Tbucher1218
I am fairly new myself. I have only really been shooting for about 6 months. I have looked into A Girl and A Gun and have thought about attending an event. I was just looking at their site and they do have a fort worth chapter that has a Ladies Night out on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Might be something you might want to check out. Everybody was a beginner at one time
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 12:25 am
by pinkpistol
Get out there and get shooting.
Times have changed, and women and men welcome women shooters. Noobies are always welcome, and we can't wait to mentor you.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:08 am
by Texas10X
Welcome to the forum!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 10:22 am
by JustMe
A Girl & A Gun is a great group of just regular women of all ages, backgrounds & skill levels--yes--I am absolutely biased!! I started the group here in March. I have been to the FW group & the facilitator there is great(Michelle). don't worry about how much experience you have (or don't have!) Every meeting I have women who have never even touched a gun--and it goes up from there. We are here to support you in what YOU want to do & learn--and while you will be encouraged to stretch and learn new things, you will never be made to feel uncomfortable.
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:34 pm
by Caltex
MolonLabe wrote:Hi, wanted to say hello. I am new to the forum and about to get my CHL in the mail. Was wondering if anyone here has taken part in any of the Diva WOW groups? I've been thinking about checking one out that meets in my area, but am new to shooting and am worried that I'm going to feel like a complete moron walking into a range full of ladies with experience.
I totally know what you mean; the members here are very knowledgeable, and always provide excellent, factual information. Good luck!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 4:48 pm
by MolonLabe
Thank you, ya'll are an encouraging bunch. I'm gonna pull my big girl britches up and check some of these groups out. Ya'll seem a lot less scary than the local PTA bunch,
,hahaha!
Re: wanted to say hello
Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 5:15 pm
by Crossfire
Hey, PTA moms scare me too!