Women trainers

spasmo · 06-30-2008

Have any of you women taken classes given by a woman instructor? If you have, have you also taken one given by a man? Which one did you prefer?

Pami · 06-30-2008

No, but Vicki Farnam is on my short list based on several recommendations from several men here.

spasmo · 06-30-2008

Yeah, I'll have to try and come up with the money for that. I think she is the one we were talking about the other day that has the expensive class.

Pami · 06-30-2008

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Originally Posted by spasmo

Yeah, I'll have to try and come up with the money for that. I think she is the one we were talking about the other day that has the expensive class.

Yeppers.

But $500 isn't all that expensive in the grand scheme of things. It's just a matter of prioritizing to acquire that spare $500.

Shay VanVlymen · 07-01-2008

There are very few women who teach anything firearms related. It's simply a reflection of the ratio of men to women in just about any gun-centric activity. Vicki Farnam is one of the few that I can think of that teaches regularly. For years, one of the main Glock trainers was female but I don't think she works there any more.

Personally, I have been in a class that had a female assistant instructor but she did no teaching and only coached on the firing line.

spasmo · 07-01-2008

I was asking because I don't actually think I'd want a woman instructor. But I was wondering if others had and what they preferred. I tend to get a long better with men.

W9ZEB · 07-01-2008

[Dream]you know..... I keep hoping Pami will select a better paying career.....[/Dream]

SilentWarrior1 · 07-01-2008

*quickly grabs the can of worms and the can opener from Lars*

Annie · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by spasmo

I don't actually think I'd want a woman instructor.

I tend to get a long better with men.

+ me.

rhino · 07-01-2008

Last Thursday I had a good conversation with Glock21 about teaching in general, and a good portion of it was about teaching women and how it differs from teaching men (and it is different, at least during the basics and first class or two).

Some women (and a small percentage of men) are going to do a lot better with a female primary instructor, especially if she understands and accounts for gender differences. A smaller group of women will do better or just as well with a male instructor, and they usually know who they are (in my opinion) before they take a class (as seen in this topic).

Gunsite has at least one female lead instructor, Il Ling New(she's on the shooting shows on outdoor channel all the time). I've only seen her on television, but it's obvious that she is an excellent communicator and likely an very good instructor.

Thunder Ranch has Heidi Smith (Clint's wife), although I don't know if she does the lead role as much. It's worth checking.

More locally, if you go to Plainfield Shooting Supplies, talk to Deb Cheek. She's an accomplished shooter (to put it mildly) and I know she gives a lot of lessons to women (we've talked about it). If she charges at all, I'll bet it's very reasonable.

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spasmo If the enemy is in range, so are you. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Noblesville Posts: 1,008	Women trainers Have any of you women taken classes given by a woman instructor? If you have, have you also taken one given by a man? Which one did you prefer? __________________ If at first you dont succeed, skydiving is not for you.

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Pami Certified Cheesehead Importer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Next to W9ZEB Posts: 2,501	No, but Vicki Farnam is on my short list based on several recommendations from several men here. __________________ "Some of the findings are perhaps contrary to popular perceptions; for example, over the 5-year study period [2000-2004], the use of knives/cutting instruments was over three times more prevalent than the use of a gun. (Based on Table 8.)" http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/schoolviolenc...troduction.htm

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spasmo If the enemy is in range, so are you. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Noblesville Posts: 1,008	Yeah, I'll have to try and come up with the money for that. I think she is the one we were talking about the other day that has the expensive class. __________________ If at first you dont succeed, skydiving is not for you.

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Shay VanVlymen Mindset Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy Posts: 323	There are very few women who teach anything firearms related. It's simply a reflection of the ratio of men to women in just about any gun-centric activity. Vicki Farnam is one of the few that I can think of that teaches regularly. For years, one of the main Glock trainers was female but I don't think she works there any more. Personally, I have been in a class that had a female assistant instructor but she did no teaching and only coached on the firing line. __________________ Your gun is not the weak link in your defense. You are. Training often and practice frequently.

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spasmo If the enemy is in range, so are you. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Noblesville Posts: 1,008	I was asking because I don't actually think I'd want a woman instructor. But I was wondering if others had and what they preferred. I tend to get a long better with men. __________________ If at first you dont succeed, skydiving is not for you.

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rhino Somewhat Purple-ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,265	Last Thursday I had a good conversation with Glock21 about teaching in general, and a good portion of it was about teaching women and how it differs from teaching men (and it is different, at least during the basics and first class or two). Some women (and a small percentage of men) are going to do a lot better with a female primary instructor, especially if she understands and accounts for gender differences. A smaller group of women will do better or just as well with a male instructor, and they usually know who they are (in my opinion) before they take a class (as seen in this topic). Gunsite has at least one female lead instructor, Il Ling New(she's on the shooting shows on outdoor channel all the time). I've only seen her on television, but it's obvious that she is an excellent communicator and likely an very good instructor. Thunder Ranch has Heidi Smith (Clint's wife), although I don't know if she does the lead role as much. It's worth checking. More locally, if you go to Plainfield Shooting Supplies, talk to Deb Cheek. She's an accomplished shooter (to put it mildly) and I know she gives a lot of lessons to women (we've talked about it). If she charges at all, I'll bet it's very reasonable. __________________ Adaptive Consulting & Training **To prevail you must ACT! www.adaptiveconsultingandtraining.com Wabash Valley Practical Pistol Shooters www.wvpps.com Riley Conservation Club www.rileycc.com "The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State." INDIANA CONSTITUTION** Article 1 - Bill of Rights - Section 32

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