Numbers don't lie; more and more women are purchasing guns and learning to shoot! While shooting used to be a male-dominated sport, women across the country have begun discovering that a trip to the range not only is relaxing, but also brings with it a sense of strength and empowerment. Taking Your First Shot is an introductory guide perfect for either those stepping out onto the range for the first time or those looking to brush up on their skills....

"Volume 1: Hackathorn, Wilson and Magill cover the basics: grip, stance, sight picture/sight alignment and trigger pull.... Plus, complete information on self-defense, the importance of dry fire practice, and how to be prepared for real life situations!

"You have a handgun for self-defense, and have taken a good defensive shooting class. How do you practice and maintain those critical skills? This book has the tools you need to hone your skills at your favorite range. Inside you'll find: Drills you can do on your own. Drills you can do with a training partner. Drills to help replicate the environment you live in. Drills that you can do even on very restricted shooting ranges. Regardless of how you've...

Statistics from the United States Department of Justice regularly report that more than half of all of violent crime is perpetrated against unarmed women. Whether you are part of this demographic or you have a loved one who is, do you have a plan for when danger strikes? Do you know how to defend yourself against attack or assault? In Living an Armed Life, NRA instructor and author Lynne Finch lists and explains expert tactics to help prepare women...

"This comprehensive volume breaks down not just the tools and tactics, but the mindset and choices a law-abiding citizen must go through to become self-reliant, alert and legally armed"--P. [4] of cover.