Wife doesn't want to shoot - Page 2

circle · 10-13-2009

My advice, as the wife of an active member of this forum, is to leave her alone. You could reason with her about the need to shoot a few times a year in order to be able to use it if she needs to. Beyond that, enjoy your hobby and the opportunity to bond with your sons. She most likely enjoys the time she gets to be alone, catch up on housework, talk to friends, etc. I know I look forward to it. And try to find something fun that you both like to do together. For my husband and me, it's biking and exercising.

emclean · 10-15-2009

have the kids invite her for a day of family fun.

2ADMNLOVER · 10-15-2009

You'd be amazed at how quickly she comes around once the floggings begin .

lawrence1139 · 10-15-2009

My wife did not want to shoot until the last election and see what is happening to the country. She now has her CCW and carries a P32. With 2 young kids she knows she can become an easy target. I have shown her how to use it and that the safest thing to do is be aware of who's around you. She does not keep one in the chamber as it's DAO. It would suck to knock the trigger

kludge · 4 Weeks Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrence1139

She does not keep one in the chamber as it's DAO. It would suck to knock the trigger

DAO is specifically designed so that "knocking the trigger" does not fire the gun, it taked a deliberate trigger squeeze.

At any rate the solution is a holster that covers the trigger.

bm9mm · 4 Weeks Ago

Every girlfriend I have ever had has loved shooting once she tried it and my wife now is an avid shooter. Just take her on a drive out to the country to have some quality time then convieniently bring along a 22 rifle and stop somewhere and put some cans out. Once she hits acouple she will be thrilled. If that doesn't work then your probably out of luck.

IndySKS · 4 Weeks Ago

my wife was the same way, and honestly i was as well at first. we went to the range with a trained friend and once we walked through some things we felt a lot better. took two trips for her to warm up but now she's requesting we visit the range more often. baby steps and it will work out fine. things change once that trigger is pulled for the first time.

MACHINEGUN · 4 Weeks Ago

I'm glad I do not have that problem.. I get yelled at for not going to the range enough.

10-15-2009	#2 (permalink)
emclean Plinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: porter county (NWI) Posts: 222	have the kids invite her for a day of family fun. __________________ I ONLY APPOLIGE FOR MY SPELLING!

10-15-2009	#3 (permalink)
2ADMNLOVER Expert Join Date: May 2009 Location: West side Indy Posts: 1,536	You'd be amazed at how quickly she comes around once the floggings begin . __________________ FOR FUTURE REFERENCE : So as not to offend the readership , I will break out the CRAYONS in an attempt to make my posts as clear as possible .

4 Weeks Ago	#8 (permalink)
MACHINEGUN Glockaholic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 1,534	I'm glad I do not have that problem.. I get yelled at for not going to the range enough. __________________ Eighth Marines never die, we just go to hell and regroup!

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10-13-2009	#1 (permalink)
circle Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	My advice, as the wife of an active member of this forum, is to leave her alone. You could reason with her about the need to shoot a few times a year in order to be able to use it if she needs to. Beyond that, enjoy your hobby and the opportunity to bond with your sons. She most likely enjoys the time she gets to be alone, catch up on housework, talk to friends, etc. I know I look forward to it. And try to find something fun that you both like to do together. For my husband and me, it's biking and exercising.

10-15-2009	#4 (permalink)
lawrence1139 Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 15	My wife did not want to shoot until the last election and see what is happening to the country. She now has her CCW and carries a P32. With 2 young kids she knows she can become an easy target. I have shown her how to use it and that the safest thing to do is be aware of who's around you. She does not keep one in the chamber as it's DAO. It would suck to knock the trigger

4 Weeks Ago	#6 (permalink)
bm9mm Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 61	Every girlfriend I have ever had has loved shooting once she tried it and my wife now is an avid shooter. Just take her on a drive out to the country to have some quality time then convieniently bring along a 22 rifle and stop somewhere and put some cans out. Once she hits acouple she will be thrilled. If that doesn't work then your probably out of luck.

4 Weeks Ago	#7 (permalink)
IndySKS Plinker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LaPorte Posts: 55	my wife was the same way, and honestly i was as well at first. we went to the range with a trained friend and once we walked through some things we felt a lot better. took two trips for her to warm up but now she's requesting we visit the range more often. baby steps and it will work out fine. things change once that trigger is pulled for the first time.