Female shooters are among the fastest growing segment of gun owners in America, and the reason is for self-defense. After this past summer's riots, random school and workplace shootings, and an overall rise in violence in some major cities, women are increasingly turning to the power of firearms to protect themselves. That being said, firearms can be extremely intimidating, especially in a world that is still predominantly men. The idea of shooting, carrying concealed, and even walking into a gun store to browse can be overwhelming.
RailScales is a family-owned business that specializes in the production of AR-15 accessories. We offer rail covers, handstops, 1911 grips, DBAl Iron Sights, and more for both the KeyMod and MLOK rails. Our mission is to help you be comfortable while shooting by offering these exceptional AR-15 foregrips to guard against the heat. Below, we'll offer up tips for the woman shooter, and browse our selection online today!
TIPS FOR THE WOMAN SHOOTER
Start with Lessons
If you're new to firearms and have little to no experience with them, it's always best to learn from professionals. Odds are, there are several options in your town or city for shooting lessons. One of the best places to start is at gun stores and shooting clubs. These places are peppered with experienced gun handlers who are connected with the local gun owners community and can recommend a great instructor and lessons for you. Many gun stores and clubs offer women-only shooting classes in an effort to ensure women are comfortable around firearms. In addition, performing an internet search can lead you to great instructors as well who perhaps operate their own shooting business. Ask for recommendations as well from friends, family, and co-workers.
Join a Shooting Club
There are many local shooting clubs that are more than happy to help new shooters get acclimated to gun ownership. Plus, shooting clubs are a great place to take classes and get to know others in your community who love shooting. Shooting clubs offer lots of support and resources. In addition, they regularly hold events in which you can participate in. Some of these events are for fun and are for the whole family. Other events have a focus, such as shooting for hunters. And sometimes local or national shooting competition events will be held at your local shooting club as well, making for an exciting time. These are great opportunities to not only get some great-quality shooting time in, but also to meet others who can make shooting fun.
Try Out Different Guns
There are hundreds of different firearms you can choose from today. Whether you are shooting handguns, shotguns, rifles, or ARs, there are so many choices that it can be overwhelming. Before you run out and buy a gun, it's best to shoot them first. Many gun stores with indoor ranges offer rental guns. This is a great opportunity to take an afternoon and go and shoot many different types to see which ones you prefer. Shooting clubs offer shooting days as well where you can try out different firearms in your quest to find the perfect one for you. Also, when you get connected in the gun community, you will meet people who may offer for you to shoot their firearms as well.
Practice
Practicing is the key to mastering any skill, and shooting is most definitely a skill. Gun enthusiasts estimate that it takes somewhere between 2,000-3,000 rounds in order to build your muscle memory. That's a lot of shooting! Finding a shooting partner, preferably someone who is more experienced than you, to go to the range with is a great way to get in good practice time. Gun stores and gun clubs often have shooting ranges to practice on, and there are free-standing shooting ranges, too. You can always take gun courses as well, even if you've taken them before. It's almost a given you will learn something new, and you'll be forced to practice when you have a designated time to show up. With time, you'll become an excellent shooter who can most definitely defend herself should the need ever arise.
Customize Your Gun
After you try out different guns, it's super important to have your firearm suited to you. Trust us when we say it's a world of difference when a firearm has been sized and molded for you, rather than shooting a stock gun made for anyone (one size does not fit all when it comes to firearms). Often, this takes the experience of a local gunsmith. Your local gunsmith will examine how you hold the gun and ask you a lot of questions about how it feels, what's comfortable and what's not comfortable, and the like. Women have different challenges when firing a gun, such as they usually have smaller hands, higher cheekbones, and breasts. Also, many women tend to be right-handed but left-eye dominant, which means they will have to shoot left-handed.
You can also invest in many different gun accessories available as well. From slings and scopes to laser sights and rail covers, there are more gun accessories available than types of firearms. RailScales offers the best angled foregrips, AR-15 foregrips, and 1911 grips in order to provide superior comfort and protection while shooting. Your local gunsmith, gun store, and shooting club have lots of recommendations.
CHOOSE RAILSCALES FOR ALL YOUR AR-15 FOREGRIPS TODAY
AR-15 foregrips can revolutionize your shooting experience with semi-automatic rifles. You'll be able to better hold the rail because these foregrips will protect your hand from the heat produced by shooting. In addition, the textured grip will help ensure your hand does not slip during firing. You add these foregrips to your MLOK or KeyMod handguard, and you're ready for a day at the range. Made from G10 material that offers superior attachment, is incredibly thin, and made of a fiberglass laminate material, you will hardly know these angled foregrips are there.
RailScales began in 2014 with a mission to make a better rail cover than what was available at the time. The result is our superior rail panels that are durable, long-lasting, and are aesthetically-pleasing. Our rail covers and hand stops come in many different styles, patterns, and colors for you to choose from. These AR-15 accessories will most definitely make an impression not only on your hands when firing, but also with others. Our mission is to ensure your grip is stable, secure, and free from the heat of your barrel.
If you are interested in any of our products, including our rail covers, AR-15 foregrips, 1911 grips, our handstops, and the DBAL Iron Sights, as well as our other rail accessories, then browse our selection online, and order today!