Anyone in the western Ct area?

[Malamute]

Anyone have suggestions on how a woman in western CT could get a chance to learn about various guns, long guns and handguns, and perhaps get a chance to shoot a bit? She's shot a little, but would like to get a better idea of whats available and how they feel. She's interested in hunting at some point, but wants to learn more before deciding what to buy.

[Pete44ru]

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Maybe, if she went to a game dinner after the holidays, she can have some conversations with the other attendee's about her aspirations - I'm sure there'll be a volunteer or three, willing to help her out.

She might be able to get info on same at a local funshop.

Alternatively, having met the proprieter, I would think if she visited Tony Galazan & Connecticut Shotgun in New Britain. she'd get good advice there.

Here's the directions to find the showroom, about a mile off Rte 84: http://www.connecticutshotgun.com/Showroom.html


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[Malamute]

Thanks for the info, I'll relay it.

I hesitated to suggest just walking into a gun shop or just showing up at a range. It seems waaaay too many guys suddenly get a terminal case of testosterone poisoning (with attendant shutdown of brain function) when a woman asks about guns. Much advice from average gun shop commandos and range ninjas is also vastly lacking in practical application also.

[RIHMFIRE]

try Friends of the NRA or local gun club or fish and game club

[Pete44ru]

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That tickled my memory: My state (RI) has a Hunter Education/Safety (free) mandate, before anybody excepting ex-military needs to attend before qualifying for a hunting license - Does CT ?

If so, she could register online & attend a CT HE/S class, where I'm sure she can obtain direction (most HE/S classes are held @ a gunclub by NRA instructors).


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[Hobie]

Thanks for the info, I'll relay it.

I hesitated to suggest just walking into a gun shop or just showing up at a range. It seems waaaay too many guys suddenly get a terminal case of testosterone poisoning (with attendant shutdown of brain function) when a woman asks about guns. Much advice from average gun shop commandos and range ninjas is also vastly lacking in practical application also.

A LOT of truth in that!

[AJMD429]

She might try finding someone who is interested in guns, and is female, for a start. A trip to a local police/sheriff station might net her the name of a deputy who is female and would talk to her and perhaps recommend a specific gun-shop contact, range-master, or fellow cop.

[Pete44ru]

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I dunno, 'bout that - in my experience, the majority of Southern New England LEO's are not gun enthusiasts, and merely regard their handgun as a tool of the trade (even though they have mandatory qualification).



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[Malamute]

She said the only person she knows that hunts or has guns is a married guy whose wife probably wouldnt think going shooting with him was that great of an idea.