Was at my LGS this AM that I frequent on a regular basis, picking up a couple of Glocks I had ordered. Got there when they first opened, and had my paperwork done and in the queue, placed at #10, so about a 10-15 minute wait.
While I was waiting, three completely separate unconnected groups came in- one family(husband/wife/2kids), one mid 20s female accompanied by a 60's something year old couple(could have been her parents or grandparents), and a solo female. All three women were there to buy their first ever gun, and all were very eager and interested in learning as much as they could. The counter staff were great as usual, very patient and helpful, and spent as much time as each needed reviewing options, figuring out what might work best for them and be a good fit- not trying to just sell the something that wouldnt work for them to make a buck. As i was standing there out of the way waiting for my CBC to clear, I couldnt help but be impressed as what I was seeing! It was a pretty awesome sight, and one that I hope we are seeing more and more often- new shooters getting interested in defending themselves and the sport overall, and also not just more dudes! ;-). Anyways, couldn't help but post, and if anyone else has seen similar incidents of first time gun buyers would love to hear it! The stats tell us that there are a lot of new first time gun buyers out there, including lots of female first time buyers, but this was the first time I was able to really witness it first hand. Awesome!
While I was waiting, three completely separate unconnected groups came in- one family(husband/wife/2kids), one mid 20s female accompanied by a 60's something year old couple(could have been her parents or grandparents), and a solo female. All three women were there to buy their first ever gun, and all were very eager and interested in learning as much as they could. The counter staff were great as usual, very patient and helpful, and spent as much time as each needed reviewing options, figuring out what might work best for them and be a good fit- not trying to just sell the something that wouldnt work for them to make a buck. As i was standing there out of the way waiting for my CBC to clear, I couldnt help but be impressed as what I was seeing! It was a pretty awesome sight, and one that I hope we are seeing more and more often- new shooters getting interested in defending themselves and the sport overall, and also not just more dudes! ;-). Anyways, couldn't help but post, and if anyone else has seen similar incidents of first time gun buyers would love to hear it! The stats tell us that there are a lot of new first time gun buyers out there, including lots of female first time buyers, but this was the first time I was able to really witness it first hand. Awesome!