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Women On Target®®® Women On Target® is designed to create more hunting and shooting opportunities for women. There are currently about two million American women who hunt and an additional four million who enjoy target shooting. These numbers are steadily increasing
Gun
Buying Tips For Women Women
are increasingly interested in shooting – for safety, sport, hunting and
competition – but many guns are designed for men. So, how do you go about
finding the perfect firearm for a woman? The Arizona Game and Fish
Department’s Ben Avery Shooting Facility has some tips. Another important factor when selecting a firearm is what you will be using it for. For instance there are many different types of competition pistols – and these pistols are different from the type of firearm used to hunt. Turner also suggests that women attend the Annie Oakley Sure Shots program at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. This unique program allows women to get comfortable with firearms and to try out several different types. The following checklist is compiled from expert information and is designed to provide helpful tips for first-time lady gun buyers who are interested in recreational shooting. PISTOLS/SEMIAUTOMATIC
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Ruger
Target Model P-512 22/
Ruger mark 11 22/45
PISTOLS /
REVOLVER
SMITH & WESSON
| Model 617 | .22-caliber long rifle | Six-inch barrel | Satin stainless finish | Model 66 |
| .38-caliber S+W Special / .357-caliber | Four or six-inch barrel with square butt | Satin stainless finish |
TAURUS
| Model 94 | .22-caliber long rifle | Four or five-inch barrel | Blue or stainless steel finish |
RIFLES
| .22-caliber long rifle, bolt action, with adjustable metallic sights |
MARLIN Model 2000L |
SAVAGE Mark I-G Single Shot |
SHOTGUNS
20-gauge, pump action, ventilated rib, with a changeable choke
Note: all shotguns should have stock checked for proper “fit” and shortened if necessary to fit the shooter.
REMINGTON
Model 870 Wingmaster
Model 870 Express “Youth” Gun
WINCHESTER
Model 1300 Ranger Ladies/Youth
When it comes to ammunition, there are a number of factors to consider. Turner says, “Ammunition is offered in as many varieties as there are firearms – and different ammunition is designed for different purposes.” He says that what often makes this area even more confusing to new gun users is the technical terminology. “For recreational shooting, we advise that you purchase practice-type ammunition for general use.”He adds an additional word of warning to be careful because “target” ammunition is specially designed for maximum accuracy and thus it can be very expensive. “Generally, if you are shooting a .22-caliber rifle or pistol, we recommend you purchase .22 long rifle ammunition as standard velocity,” he says. If all you can find is “high” velocity ammunition, that is fine. However, you don’t need super velocity, stinger, hornet, or other .22 long rifle ammunition marketed for higher velocities.
Ben Avery Shooting Facility |
The Annie Oakley Sure Shots
Women's' shooting program hosted and designed by women - Join Us!
Every Thursday Evening from 7PM to 9pm at the Main Range
IT'S FREE *
No Firearms Needed!
No firearms knowledge needed!
Progress at your own pace!
The Annie Oakley Sure Shots women’s shooting program meets every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Women from all experience levels are welcome – from those who have never touched a firearm to expert shooters. You are free to come-and-go as you please, so if you have to leave before 9 p.m. or if you cannot get there before 8 p.m., you are still welcome. For information on this program or on the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, call (623) 582-8313 web site
