Special Note for Women

Female students sometimes face problems that male students do not.  These issues must be addressed so all students can receive the same level of training in a safe environment.  To properly and safely use a holster, pants with belt loops are necessary.  They should also be loose for comfort and mobility and have pockets to hold spare ammo and magazines. Sweat or stretch pants won't work. 

Shirts should be of a crew-neck design; V-neck shirts allow hot brass to go down the front of your shirt, causing burns.  Bras worn during rifle or shotgun classes must not have plastic or metal adjustment buckles in front of the shoulders.  The recoil of the rifle or shotgun will drive the buckle into your shoulder, causing unnecessary cuts, pain, or bruising. 

Hairstyle must permit the wearing of a baseball cap or other brimmed hat.  Long hair should be tied up to keep it out of your face and eyes. 

Jewelry, especially long dangling earrings and large rings, can be a hindrance to shooting a firearm safely.  Please secure all personal property before beginning training.  Fingernails should be as short as possible; long fingernails make holding and manipulating a firearm difficult. 

Most holsters are designed for men and may be uncomfortable for some women.  Most major holster manufactures make models that feature an offset drop that is specifically designed to suit women.