I was talking with Mrs. wizardpc over the weekend about taking some classes from Tom Givens (warning: auto-playing video w/sound, so mute your speakers) in 2012. Drew has already progressed from ‘never shot a handgun before’ to ‘I want to shoot IDPA’ in less than three months, and the two of us want to take Givens’ level 1-5 classes. The Level 1 class satisfies the requirement for a TN Handgun Carry Permit, and the subsequent classes build on that. Since I’ve always wanted Mrs. wizardpc to get her permit, she’s going to go with us to the Level 1 class–as soon as we figure out a date that works for everyone.
I floated this to her a couple of weeks ago, and her reaction was, “What? Why don’t I get to go to the other classes, too?”
That was pretty much the opposite of what I was expecting, since she has no desire to actually carry. Totally awesome, though.
Anyway, this weekend we were talking about it some more, and we had a conversation that went something like this:
Me: I was looking at Rangemaster’s site and they will provide a handgun and ammo for the level 1 class.
Her: What about after that?
Me: Well, after that you have to supply your own gun, ammo, and related gear like magazines and a holster.
Her: Well, I guess we just need to get all that stuff for me, then.
Me, dumbfounded: Errr, okay! Sure!
Her: And you know the rule about buying guns: The other spouse gets an equivalent amount to spend on jewelry. Or, in your case, guns.
I love this woman. 😀
I’m thinking a single stack compact 9mm for her, since I’d prefer not to have to keep another caliber in stock. Naturally, she is going to pick it, but I’d like some thoughts on what she might want.
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