First Shots: Program Provides Opportunity

Before dinner at the fancy restaurant on Mother's Day, treat Mom to something she might never have tried before — target shooting.

More women have been taking their first shots at the range. In fact, the First Shots program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation is helping ranges introduce beginners — many of whom are women — to the shooting sports.

As serious shooters know, if you can get someone to try shooting, it's likely you'll create a new participant. It's that much fun.

Handgun shooting has become especially popular with women. Surveys of First Shots participants indicate that 42 percent were women. Ladies have learned shooting is a way to spend more time with their friends, husbands or boyfriends while enjoying an exciting new pastime.

As Cyndi Dalena, manager of the First Shots program, said, "There are many opportunities for newcomers to give shooting a try in a friendly, safe, supportive environment."

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