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Fizmo
Location: Burlington Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2021 Posts: 50
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I'm in need of a female firearms instructor to do a one-on-one class for my wife to introduce her to firearms and dispel misconceptions. My wife will not necessarily be shooting during this class. That can be left up to the instructor's expert judgement. I want her to learn from someone besides me to avoid any familiarity bias and to learn from a woman to avoid any male bias.
I had previously booked a class at a local range to have one of their instructors do this, but apparently the management got confused and thinks I want them to teach my wife to shoot. That's premature at this point. So, I'm looking for someone in Skagit County who can do this.
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:15 pm |
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oldkim
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Location: Maple Valley, WA Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 9234
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Have you called to gun ranges that offer classes/courses near you?
This way you can tie into their network and more leads?
Going rate for 1:1 is typically $75-$125+ an hour with a 2-4 hr minimum (not including travel etc).
Are you asking someone to come to your home? If not shooting - it’s a bit tougher on a live fire range to just talk.
Have you considered something at just another woman to do a Zoom type meeting?
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:38 pm |
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Fizmo
Location: Burlington Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2021 Posts: 50
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oldkim wrote: Have you called to gun ranges that offer classes/courses near you?
This way you can tie into their network and more leads?
Going rate for 1:1 is typically $75-$125+ an hour with a 2-4 hr minimum (not including travel etc).
Are you asking someone to come to your home? If not shooting - it’s a bit tougher on a live fire range to just talk.
Have you considered something at just another woman to do a Zoom type meeting? The class I booked was at a range that offers classes both on the range and in classrooms. They have a per-hour one-on-one thing at a rate comparable to what you said for whatever firearm-related thing you want to work on. That, I thought, would be able to offer the kind of instruction I'm after. I got an email a couple hours ago telling me they can't do that. I haven't yet made any calls to other ranges. I also hadn't really considered a Zoom type meeting.
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:45 pm |
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oldkim
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Location: Maple Valley, WA Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 9234
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What kind of gun? Make model. Pistol, rifle or shotgun.
For what you are looking at Zoom maybe the ticket. Call around.
There’s a few in Ravensdale - Shoots of out Cascade called AdventureProtection.org
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:52 pm |
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Fizmo
Location: Burlington Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2021 Posts: 50
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oldkim wrote: What kind of gun? Make model. Pistol, rifle or shotgun.
For what you are looking at Zoom maybe the ticket. Call around.
There’s a few in Ravensdale - Shoots of out Cascade called AdventureProtection.org What kind of gun is premature at this point. I'd like her to be comfortable at least with a full-sized pistol and an AR15 in case the need arises. Most important is to get misconceptions dispelled and questions answered. So, it looks like a Zoom session is ideal at this point. Thanks for the pointer.
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:04 pm |
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Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:16 am |
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oldkim
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Location: Maple Valley, WA Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 9234
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Fizmo wrote:
What kind of gun is premature at this point. I'd like her to be comfortable at least with a full-sized pistol and an AR15 in case the need arises. Most important is to get misconceptions dispelled and questions answered. So, it looks like a Zoom session is ideal at this point. Thanks for the pointer.
It does matter in a way which you actually answered. Maybe not the specific firearm but it does give insight into “what” type of firearms etc and skill sets to focus on for the instructor. Zoom is just an idea. Now finding an instructor to do it is another matter. Seems it might be more of a Q&A for her and basic fundamentals of firearms. Please note there is no Zoom type instructors out there established... that is doing this. You will have to find an instructor willing to do it and then work out the terms (fee, time etc). I would strongly look at courses like what is offered by AdventureProtection.org It’s a woman’s only course to cover all the fundamentals and exposure to all types of firearms. Look at their reviews. A+ group Best of luck!
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Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:34 am |
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Beretta Dave
Location: Hawks Prairie Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 Posts: 326
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There used to be a chapter of "A Girl and a Gun" that operated out of Norpoint Shooting Range in Smokey Point. You might see if it's still active. AGAG is a great resource for new lady shooters.
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Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:25 pm |
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NWGunner
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Location: South Seattle Joined: Thu May 2, 2013 Posts: 12419
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dreadi wrote: What does your wife want?
That’s what I was wondering...
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Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:28 pm |
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danoh
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Location: Sumner, WA Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2012 Posts: 3021
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mmalleck
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Location: Bellevue area - WA Joined: Wed Jan 9, 2013 Posts: 1424
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You might reach out to Kathy at "The Cornered Cat" - she's a firearms instructor that might be able to recommend someone in your area. https://www.corneredcat.com/article/int ... he-author/
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cdoniguian
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Location: Tumwater, WA Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 3639
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joelhelle
Location: BLAINE Joined: Sun Oct 18, 2020 Posts: 29
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Get the contact information for Mike Hassebrock through the Custer Gun Club in Blaine. His wife is a certified firearms instructor. Does an outstanding job!
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:49 pm |
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BadKarma
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Location: Duvall Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2011 Posts: 8657
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surevaliance
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Would lesbian man do the job? Asking for a friend.
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