After reading ChampionLiver (still caint spelll) story about family day at the range, I want to take a moment to thank all the ladies on the forum for being a VERY IMPORTANT part here. You will never know the impact you have on the lives of ALL the readers. Men, women, youth at home, & young adults are forming the attitudes, political philosophies, & principles of life they will live & die by.Chopped Liver wrote:After reading the post about our family day at the range, I noticed something (or someone) fairly significant was left out. Thus, I have decided to create my own screen name -- Chopped Liver. I always ask my kids, "What am I, Chopped Liver?" when they forget about me.
The Sunday shooting day was great fun. I enjoyed practicing after not having been to the range for a while(I think the last time was for the TX CHL Forum Day at PSC). However, what I enjoyed the most was my daughter's sense of excitement and pride when she shot so well. She managed to do as well, if not better, than her older brother--as a younger sister myself, I know how rewarding that is. Furthermore, it was a joy to watch her shoot while practicing the safety measures that my husband had taught her.
Any of you that have read my replies to other threads on Glockenhammer's posts (Mrs. Glockenhammer)know that I was far from excited about having guns in the house. I was even less thrilled about having my 5 and 7 year old shooting a .22 LR. However, realizing that guns WOULD be in my house, I knew the best way to keep my kids safe was to educate them-- that's a teacher for you. It has been almost 3 years since they started shooting, but we still preach safety-- even when playing video games:)
I am slowly but surely becoming a gun enthusiast myself. While I will probably never be as "into" them as my husband (that would be nearly impossible), I have become a CHL holder and practice fairly regulary in order to feel more confident should I ever need to use my weapon for protection. Of course, since I work in a school, protecting myself will not be allowed until a "Columbine" actually happens in TX. But, alas, that is another topic althogther.
By the way, my daughter and I can surely beat the boys in our house at left-handed shooting!
Only a couple of days ago I was talking to one of our newest members that I have been telling about the forum since I registered. He brought up the board. We were on a different CHL subject. One of the things he was impressed with was the signature of one of you ladies. He liked it & it impressed him.
As Moderator here I have the privilege of hearing a lot of people talk about how many women are on the forum & how lady friendly it is.
No one ever knows for sure how many people they influience. Ladies, you as a group & as individuals are now influiencing more lives than any of us will ever really know.
Keep up the good work.
We need you.
America needs you.
Texas needs you.
