Monday, July 2, 2012

Dilemma

I don't talk much on here about my bad guy, for a couple of reasons.
One, there's nothing new to report (everything is stable for now, thank God!), and two, when I talk about it, it seems to elicit sympathy or pity, which I'm not looking for. I don't want people to feel sorry for us, I just want someone to find a damn cure.

But it's been weighing on me lately. Here's why.

One item on my husband's Bucket List is for me to learn to protect myself.



I've gotten a start on that by learning to shoot and getting my CCL. But in order to really fulfill that wish on the Bucket List, I need more training. And as I'm sure you're aware, training ain't cheap.

My brain says "Save up some money, and take another class."
My heart feels an urgency to learn everything I can as fast as I can. I actually feel unsettled that I can't just go enroll in the next training class that catches my eye. I need to be doing something besides just shooting holes in paper at the range.

I have considered getting involved in IDPA or USPSA, but am having a hard time getting out to even watch a match, much less get involved.

So I'm reaching out for suggestions. Do you have specific drills you can recommend? A book or a video? Someone willing to mentor? Something else?

I'm all ears.


11 comments:

  1. There are books listed here: northwest1524.blogspot.com

    I missed making a photo of "Cornered Cat" but otherwise I think I covered all the books that we have.

    Some of the books list drills.

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    1. Thanks GBBL. I did see that the other day, and there are a couple that are already on my "to read" list. I'll research the others too and check them out.

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  2. 2A Mama,

    Have you checked out the shooting leagues sponsored by A Girl and A Gun?
    http://www.agirlandagunclub.com/

    Or the Divas/Women Outdoors Worldwide http://www.divawow.org

    I have worked with the Divas on two occasions and found them to be an interesting and lively bunch....yeah, let's go with that :)
    Seriously they are a great group with lots of activities, classes and leagues.

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    1. I've been to both of their websites and checked them out. Have tried on three separate occasions to get to an AG&AG event...so far it hasn't worked out for me. Driving distance and the time it takes to battle the traffic is part of the problem.
      I got invited to another AG&AG event this week, but driving to Grand Prairie on a Thursday night just doesn't work very well for me, sadly. :(
      Good suggestions, though! And I will absolutely keep trying to make it!

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  3. I'll email you some drills that I use that I hope will be helpful :) Look for them tomorrow.

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    1. Thanks GunDiva! I'll keep an eye out!
      If you have any book, video or other suggestions, those would be welcome as well!

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  4. Nice Blog... if you want to email me southernbelle1207@gmail.com let me know what area you live in. I am in the NW Houston suburbs.. but.. I recently started shooting IDPA and I really recommend it. It's good practice and the shooters, while they are mostly men, are all very nice and helpful and not patronizing at all.

    Shooting is a lot of fun, and good for you for stepping up and taking responsibility for your own self defense!

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    1. Thanks for your reply, Southern Belle! I will email you. :)

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  5. Okay, I am no where near you..but have visited Houston quite a bit.. Good luck on your training endeavors, and while this may sound really silly... it is helpful: get a nerf gun or a air soft pistol and practice at home. My hubby and I do, and it does help for those time when you can't get to the range or etc...

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    1. Thanks for chiming in, Jacked Up Glock Mom!
      We have airsoft pistols (both pellet and steel BB) and a rifle. I'm just not brave enough to take them out in the yard - we have a neighbor that I'm pretty sure sucks on lemons for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it would either give him a heart attack, or make him call the HOA and complain about us! LOL
      Maybe one of these days I'll just do it anyway, and when he peeks over the fence like he does, I'll just ask him if there is a problem. ;)

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    2. yea we have a HOA as well..and must use safety. I have a neighbor like that is well, she would freak over the "bad little guns"..lol

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