Beginner’s Ballistics
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Natalie in Education
bal·lis·tics // (b-lstks) n. (used with a sing. verb) 1. a. The study of the dynamics of projectiles. b. The study of the flight characteristics of projectiles. 2. a. The study of the functioning of firearms. b. The study of the firing, flight, and effects of ammunition. adj. Of, relating to, or engaging in the [...]
Clint Eastwood sports the Gun of the Week
Posted on November 26, 2009 by Natalie in Movies, Movies - Everything Else
The inaugural “Gun of the Week” title is an important one. After all, there are so many to choose from! After, well let’s be honest, very little debate, we decided to go with (drum roll please….) The .44 Magnum Revolver Accuracy: Awesome Manufacturers: Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger Bullet: .44 calibre, of course (0.429in./10.9 mm in [...]
I’m Just Sayin’… (or “Statistics to Prove My Point”)
Posted on November 23, 2009 by Natalie in Education, News
“…women who used a gun to resist an attack were 2.5 times more likely to escape uninjured than those who behaved passively.” Paxton Quigley, “Stayin’ Alive” That is 250% more likely to survive unharmed. I’m Just Sayin’… https://johnrlott.tripod.com/op-eds/NYPostRevPaxtonBook.html Tweet
So, Ladies, what are we doing wrong?
Posted on November 16, 2009 by Natalie in Education
I asked Stacy Nelson, a no less than stellar instructor with the Appleseed Project, what he thought the primary error or most common mistake women make, in his experience. He have me a fantastic answer: “My experience is not that women are more timid. Actually, the women I have taught on the line have really [...]
Intro
Posted on November 16, 2009 by Natalie in Uncategorized
I am a girl. And I like guns. I think it is important that other girls like them, too. To that end, I created this blog. Welcome. Tweet