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6/30/2012

Girls Gun Getaway: Pillow Fight

When we all arrived at the GGG ranch one of our first discussions was about our followers and how it was suggested that women couldn't have a proper slumber party, without a pillow fight. Well, y'all were right! However, we had to do it the our way.


6/29/2012

Friends in Arms: The Girls Gun Getaway

By Gabby

Upon entering the firearms community I received a surprisingly warm welcome, but nothing has surprised me more than the friendships I have formed with other female gun bloggers.  I have met these wonderful girls who are confident, sweet and have been exceptionally helpful to me as a new shooter.  In the past I have avoided friendships that inspire catty-ness and hurtful competitive behavior and have, therefore, just a few close girlfriends. In my short time as a girl-gun blogger I have significantly increased my total number of lady friends.  Any concerns I might have had about cat-fighting among women in the gun blog-o-sphere were instantly negated.  Our bond may have started with weapons, but it is wonderfully peaceful.

Girls Gun Getaway

(from left: Marti, Barb, Shelley, Anette, Gabby, Natalie, Lacey, Gracie, Beth, Destinee, Julie)


6/14/2012

Advice: full auto

MP5 3 round burst selector"Full-Auto is very inaccurate and can create a lot of muzzle rise. Take care to avoid causing damage to the range! Create short manageable bursts with quick easy trigger pulls, or use a gun with a 3 round burst option."
-overheard at the range

6/10/2012

Advice

"When loading a magazine for the H&K MP5 there is no need to push down then back, like you do with a pistol. Just push down and it will load up."
 -New Range Employee (m/early-20s)

6/08/2012

Have Gun Will Travel - Part III

By Gabby

Parts I & II can be found here.


Carrying, Driving, Staying
    Once I land, I will be renting a car and taking an extended drive to my destination. I am fortunate enough to be staying at a private residence where I know guns will be welcomed. I have checked that the destination state accepts my concealed carry permit using the link below.

6/07/2012

Have Gun, Will Travel

By Gabby

x-ray suitecase I am very excited to be planning a summer trip that will involve a fair amount of shooting.  Therefore, for the first time, I will have to fly, with a weapon. I will also be outside my home state (with my weapon) and handling weapons that belong to others.
I have asked some experts and have already received some advice, but I still have tons of questions left to research, so as I discover the rules and solutions, I will share with you, my process.


Packing
    One thing I know for sure, is that guns are not allowed in my carry-on. So I have set aside the funds to check a bag (both ways). A few professional gun women have informed me that I need a lockable box but I'm a details girl so this advice leads me to questions...

6/02/2012

Advice

"Dry fire twice as much as you shoot."
-Shooting instructor (m/late-30s)

6/01/2012

Advice

MP5 3 round burst selector Want to personalize your firearm, but unsure about a color?
"At least The enamel I can test drive. You can use crayon to fill in The writing to test out the color. If you don't like it, Hoppes and a brush will take it off."
-Amy Blackthorn, Armedcandy FB fan (f)