I'm involved in our squadron's OSC (Officer's Spouses Club). Last night at the meeting it was announced that I enjoy shooting and member of the gun club. Ther was a pretty good interest and responses(offers to stay over when guys are on deployment), plus some wives have been shooting with their husbands before. Telling my husband about the meeting, he suggested we/I do a Range Day for the ladies. Assuming I drum up enough interest and get tmes and dates down, how do I go about getting this thing off the round? I would have this at our gun club, which I am a member of and free use of anytime. I am considering asking our Handgun Director to help me schedule this so we can be sure lanes are open, plus have him give the instruction on safety and proper use. I can also do that, but since he's the pro, I figured the girls would get some real info from this and take it seriously (not that they are goofs, just adds to professionalism and "realness" of learning, especially for newbies).
My concerns are with hearing/eye protection and ammo supply.
Ears: I have my own stuff, but if newbies come out, how do we get them prepped? Have them bring their own? I have bunches of foamy inners, but I don't think those are enough protection.
Eyes: Again, we have our own, should participants bring their own?
Ammo: The most expensive item. I figured I'd take three pistols: Ruger 22/45, Beretta Cheetah 86, and SA GI.45. I can also bring along the HiPoint Carbine and Marlin .22lr. Getting the ammo isn't a problem, just go down to walmart and get some, but paying for it...blah. Should I ask participants to pay say $5 each or $8 to help cover ammo costs?
What have you fellas done to make sure all bases are covered? I know some of you have taken groups out, how do you handle them? I figure smaller groups are much easier to deal with logistically, plus that means people will have more time on a gun/lane and just aren't milling around too much and not having fun.
My concerns are with hearing/eye protection and ammo supply.
Ears: I have my own stuff, but if newbies come out, how do we get them prepped? Have them bring their own? I have bunches of foamy inners, but I don't think those are enough protection.
Eyes: Again, we have our own, should participants bring their own?
Ammo: The most expensive item. I figured I'd take three pistols: Ruger 22/45, Beretta Cheetah 86, and SA GI.45. I can also bring along the HiPoint Carbine and Marlin .22lr. Getting the ammo isn't a problem, just go down to walmart and get some, but paying for it...blah. Should I ask participants to pay say $5 each or $8 to help cover ammo costs?
What have you fellas done to make sure all bases are covered? I know some of you have taken groups out, how do you handle them? I figure smaller groups are much easier to deal with logistically, plus that means people will have more time on a gun/lane and just aren't milling around too much and not having fun.