I'll have to see how this goes...

Education is the true path to success...make dang sure the moms have hearing protection....I'm serious.

mingo

I'll second the solid ear protection for your friend's mom. Double up (plugs and over the ears).

Well then this sounds like a grand time for all.
Nothing but the best wishes for a great time.
mingo

No low cut shirts either, especially with pistols! Good luck, still trying to get my mom to come to the range with me...

Don't forget eye protection either. A baseball cap is a good idea too.

Good call Skribs! Make sure to start with .22 if possible.

Long sleeves, too. Hot brass on a bare arm is not a lot of fun. Tends to make one "twist and shout" and it ain't because Chubby Checker is on the radio.

Great idea. And you'll do fine. Just take it slow and keep it fun (and safe, but you knew that). A little praise and encouragement can go a long way. Anything they're hesitant about, just make it clear that they're not expected to shoot anything they don't want to. I've had the pleasant surprise of watching a work buddy go through a box of .308, grinning from ear to ear the whole time. This was after she shot the 12 gauge. If I were 20 years younger... Oh, where was I?

I usually start new shooters with a .22. I tell them I'm going to shoot one round so they can hear how loud it will be, and then do so. Then I load one round for them. After they've shot the one round, then I show them how to load the gun. I really don't go over much more than the safety rules, proper grip and how to operate the safety before I have them shoot the first round. The rest I teach a little at a time between 5-shot groups. Totally different than the way we teach formal courses but it works great.

I really don't go over much more than the safety rules, proper grip and how to operate the safety before I have them shoot the first round.

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I wont even let someone touch one of my guns without going over saftey rules.

I concur with those who talk about proper shooting attire. Shirt buttoned to the neck, long sleeves, cap.

About half of the times I've been swept by somebody at the range it was from that person's subconscious reaction to being hit in an unfortunate place by hot brass and momentarily forgetting to control the muzzle.

You are wise beyond your years Grasshopper......

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I'm not actually going with them. It's just going to be the two Moms going out to shoot. But it was my idea

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Ah, my mistake. Still a great idea.

The more people who try shooting, the more people who take up shooting.

What's all this about low cut blouses and long sleeves? Revolvers don't toss brass around!

ECS

When I taught my sister how to shoot a 22 auto pistol, she scratched her firing hand significantly with the long finger nails while racking the slide. I have never seen this adressed in discussions regarding introducing women to guns.

Excellent idea!

Nobody ever walks away from their first range trip without a smile... even if their shoulder just took a pummeling. Nice plan