A program for introducing women to the sport of shooting is on schedule for May 1, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. An application was included in the Midland Shooters Association newsletter, and for a PDF form click Midland Shooters Association or The Ready Line. The form needs to be mailed by April 27.
Here's the official description of the program:
In only three hours you will receive a thorough introduction to firearm safety, handling, care and shooting skills with an emphasis on safety. Beginning shooters are welcome. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Where: Midland Shooters Association Rifle/Pistol Range (click here for driving instructions)
When: Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 3:00 pm
Cost: Free to local residents
Equipment: Pistols and ammunition will be provided free of charge or you can bring you own .22 caliber pistol or revolver. Eye and ear protections will be provided, but you can bring your own.
Contact: Jerry I. Moritz at 683-1814 (W) or 694-8390 (H)
It is said that women make up the fastest growing demographic of new shooters, so this is a program that will help women get started in the sport. The National Rifle Association originally implemented the program, and here's what they say at their website:
Women On Target® is designed to create more hunting and shooting opportunities for women. There are currently about two million American women who hunt and an additional four million who enjoy target shooting. These numbers are steadily increasing.
Fulfilling its mission to "create opportunities, encourage, educate, and mentor women's responsible participation in the recreational shooting and hunting sports," Women On Target® is helping women learn shooting and hunting skills in a safe and supportive women-only atmosphere! In addition to exciting women-only hunts, Women On Target® also sponsors a series of instructional shoots.
It should be a very educational experience. And, kudos to Jerry Moritz for getting this started!
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