how did you manage that? I keep trying to get my wife to come out. heck, I have even bought 'her' a few guns and she still won't. I guess have not bought her the right one. I'll have to keep trying...
gdawg: Truth be told, my wife would have nothing to do with firearms when we met. She was brought up that they were evil, kill kittens, or some other similar nonsense. Conversely, I've been around firearms my whole life.
I've been a club member for more years than I'd care to mention; however, about 5-6 years ago I changed clubs to a real "Cadillac Ranch" and began to spend an inordinate amount of time there. On many occasions I would bring our 2 sons. One day out of the blue my wife asks if she could come...to watch. Perfect, I thought and a family range day was born.
Once she saw with her own eyes that either guns in of themselves aren't what she was told, or that gun owners (aside from yours truly, the man she married) aren't homicidal maniacs intent on killing all that moves, she decided on her own that this "new" thing is kinda fun.
For my part I remained absolute in my position on firearms, all the while respecting hers (even though they were irrational
). She knew that being with me equated to having firearms in the house, and that they are generally cleaned on the dining room table. I believe that she also came to understand that if she wanted to talk with me in our spare time, some of that spare time is spent wearing ear and eye protection.
.
.
.
BTW, she's better with a .22 and .38 than I am. So to answer your question, I didn't manage her into a position that she should join me/us. Rather, I went about my business and she jumped on board. Once on board, take the time to be calm in your explanations and take the time to coach her.
*edit* That's some sweet Israeli kit Grity!
