Halloween is upon us. It just happens to be one of my favorite holidays, probably because there are few things I enjoy as much as dressing up in a costume.
Will you walk your kiddos around to Trick or Treat? This is an easy time to get distract, the kids are laughing and screaming, the costumes are fun…the risks are high. Be alert for teens roaming in costume and adults in masks without kids. They might be looking for a different kind of treat.
We generally look through the peephole and many of us don’t open our doors to strangers. On Halloween we throw open our doors ready to hand out candy to the sweet like princess, the adorable Harry Potter and the rattling skeleton. What if it isn’t some delightful child? Look through the peep hole just to be sure BEFORE you open the door. The odds of an attacker having a child in tow are slim, but not impossible. Be ready, if something doesn’t feel right, don’t open the door. They will move on to the next home.
In years past, I’ve sat on my front steps to pass out candy, bottle of wine and small cups next to me for the grown ups. Adults like to trick or treat, too. If you opt to do something like that, keep your situational awareness on high alert and keep scanning. It is nice to chat with the neighbors, and the parents really liked the wine, but think of yourself first.
Lastly, this is fun for the kids. Play along a little. Ooo and Ahh over the Princess, jump back from the witch, make the zombie feel like you are a little afraid. They will love it and the smiles are truly heartwarming.
If you are taking your kids out, remember to carry a flashlight for crossing the street. A light, held chest high and shining straight down doesn’t blind drivers but makes them much more likely to see you and your crew. If you have to be on the road, remember to drive a little slower.
Happy Halloween!!!!
About Me
I am also the author of 4 books, available on Amazon, and at many major outlets. I have been contributing writer for Combat Handgun Magazine and Women and Guns Magazine.
I was an instructor for many years, Recently retired.
Thank you for following along with me as this journey continues.
Safe Shooting!
I was an instructor for many years, Recently retired.
Thank you for following along with me as this journey continues.
Safe Shooting!
my books
Thoughts, comments and insights for women who shoot and the men who love us!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day Update
A lot of you have been waiting patiently to see how the changes would come about. We had some pretty high hopes and goals, unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to support them. We had lots of gift in kind sponsors and wonderful support, but just not the cash required to keep everything going, even as a non-profit. And, like all good ideas, by the second year there were so many imitators (sincerest form of flattery?) that it became difficult to protect the branding.
So, with a HUGE HUG of Gratitude to all who supported us, we are changing direction. It is an awesome idea and should continue. We will remain active in terms of encouraging, sharing ideas and promotion, but we are no longer going to be officially behind the events.
We encourage ranges across the country to host events during the month of June. Let us know, and we will list them on the website which will be live soon. But we will no longer be doing formal agreements with ranges, nor will we be directly sponsoring events. If you would like ideas, we’re here. If you want to share your ideas, we’re here.
We encourage hosts to use June to get the kids out in a safe and supportive environment, learning firearm safety and trying their first shots, or just shooting as a family. You’ll have several weekends to work with, you can even host multiple events in the month, maybe you have an archery range and a rifle range, you can host two different events.
So, it is not too soon to start looking around and local organizations you can partner with to host an event. As always, you can contact me if you have questions or need to talk through ideas.
Let’s keep this alive, keep it growing and keep the kids SAFE!
Thank you!
Lynne Finch, co-Founder, National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day
Veteran’s Day at the NRA Range in Fairfax, VA
Veteran’s Day at the NRA Range in Fairfax, VA
If you are in the Northern Virginia area, the NRA is the place to be on Veteran’s Day (November 11). Cam & Company will be hosting their show from the range, LIVE, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Are you a Veteran? Bring your ID or DD214 and shoot free from 2 pm to closing!
This is a great opportunity and sounds like a lot of fun! I plan to be there, both as a NRA member and a Veteran.
See you at the Range!
If you are in the Northern Virginia area, the NRA is the place to be on Veteran’s Day (November 11). Cam & Company will be hosting their show from the range, LIVE, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Are you a Veteran? Bring your ID or DD214 and shoot free from 2 pm to closing!
This is a great opportunity and sounds like a lot of fun! I plan to be there, both as a NRA member and a Veteran.
See you at the Range!
Saturday, October 12, 2013
I love teaching
Some of you know that in my day job I work for the government, which means...yep, furloughed. I put the word out in my office, if you want to go shoot, I would do a free lesson, just cover your range fees. Well, yesterday one of my co-workers brought his teenage son to the range so he could get introduced to safe gun handling and try out shooting. This young man was attentive, focused, safe and A NATURAL! We pulled down one target where all the shots were through the center ring. What more can you ask for? I'd love to take credit as an instructor, but, he deserves the credit. He was excellent, and I had so much fun.
I've had some personal issues recently and had reluctantly suspended teaching while I worked through them, and this was my first time on the range with a student since August. What fun! There was a very proud papa, a huge smile on a young man and a revitalized instructor.
We all need moments like that, that smile when a new shooter realizes "I can do this!" The high five for the awesome shooting...The feeling of pride that you introduced someone to something and they loved it!
Yesterday was a good day...
Safe Shooting
I've had some personal issues recently and had reluctantly suspended teaching while I worked through them, and this was my first time on the range with a student since August. What fun! There was a very proud papa, a huge smile on a young man and a revitalized instructor.
We all need moments like that, that smile when a new shooter realizes "I can do this!" The high five for the awesome shooting...The feeling of pride that you introduced someone to something and they loved it!
Yesterday was a good day...
Safe Shooting
Friday, October 4, 2013
Do Guns and Alcohol Mix? NO! Well, maybe…
If you know me, you know that I’m 100% against consuming
alcohol while armed. It is potentially
dangerous and, usually, illegal! So,
where does “maybe” come from? I adore
kitsch, and when I saw this small silver pistol shaped flask, I had to have
it! Of course, I can put anything in it,
doesn’t have to be alcohol. It is
perfectly sized to fit into a thigh band (can you say Halloween Costume?) Of course, with the cap at the muzzle, you
really need to be aware of which one is the flask and not mix them up.
So, as a collector of fun stuff, this was too good to pass
up. It even comes with a little holster!
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