Any tips on getting GF interested in guns?

[diegobxr]

Hi everybody,

I'm 27, my girlfriend is 24. She doesn't have the slightest problem with me having guns. She knows them, knows the safety rules, how to safety check them, how to load them, helps me on deciding purchases, even joins me watching YouTube gun channels.

But.. she doesn't really "like" them. I mean it doesn't interest her one bit. She lets me be but doesn't want to shoot any firearm. And trust me, I definitely don't push her to or want to do it.

Carrying is not an option where I live. But I'd definitely like her to know how to use a firearm for home defense. We are planning to move together. I travel for weeks for work and she'll have to stay alone. Also,I know her and honestly believe she'll have a lot of fun plinking. I just think she's afraid.

Do any of you guys have had similar experiences you'd care to share?

Thanks in advance!

 

[chief38]

Take her to the Range with a .22LR and let her experience the fun. Then if she agrees, progress up to a .38 Spl. and see how she likes that. She might enjoy it a lot. Just do NOT start her off with a large caliber, Magnum or really heavy gun - you're sure to turn her right off.

 

[Squarebutt]

Tell her about all the beautiful women you meet at the range.

 

[Lee Barner]

tell her you are going to be teaching some other young ladies to shoot this weekend and i'll be she will want to go with you. when "they" don't show up see if she wants to learn since you are already there. lee

 

[arjay]

Have her try a 22 if and when she's in the mood for it.Theres no point in pushing something if she just isn't interested in it.

 

[Doug627]

Be mean to her. Flirt with other women when she is around. She will get interested in guns real quick and in a hurry.

 

[CustomChevyGuy]

Next time the subject comes up, invite her to go to the range with you. If she turns you down, tell her it's a standing offer, and any time she wants to join you, she can.

 

[Coldshooter]

Tell her shopping for holsters is just like shopping for shoes.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Sometimes, the idea of being placed in the situation of being told what to do by your boyfriend, creates a mental block.
Perhaps if you can arrange for an instructor other than yourself, and also not be present during the lessons, it might be more palatable to her.

After I became interested in firearms, I gave my husband a Shield and a concealed carry class for a Christmas gift. He had no problem going to the class by himself, even though he had refused to go with me previously.

After he had that solo experience, we were fine shooting together, and now he's a better shot than me. YMMV.

 

[LedFowl]

Tell her she can't.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Muzzle report and recoil, as well as other shooters in proximity are typically the issues.

Find a place to shoot where it's just you and her... put one of these in her hands and she'll have an instant smile on her face.

 

[Rintimtin]

Insult her and hand her a loaded gun. You probably only see her shoot it once though. I second bigwheelzips suggestion.

 

[GKC]

I'm 27, my girlfriend is 24. She doesn't have the slightest problem with me having guns. She knows them, knows the safety rules, how to safety check them, how to load them, helps me on deciding purchases, even joins me watching YouTube gun channels.

This is good. Some spouses who don't have an interest in the other spouse's interest won't participate in it at all. At least she is willing to spend some time with you on some level.

But.. she doesn't really "like" them. I mean it doesn't interest her one bit. She lets me be but doesn't want to shoot any firearm. And trust me, I definitely don't push her to or want to do it.

Nor should you. If you push her, you may just build resentment. Sometimes no matter how we try, we can't interest a spouse in a hobby...nor do we have an interest in some of their hobbies. For example, my wife likes to make bead necklaces, bracelets, etc. I have no interest in that whatsoever, and I don't pretend to. She doesn't try to make me, and if she did, we'd probably just end up having a fight. There are other ways we can spend time together.

But I'd definitely like her to know how to use a firearm for home defense. We are planning to move together. I travel for weeks for work and she'll have to stay alone. Also,I know her and honestly believe she'll have a lot of fun plinking. I just think she's afraid.

Perhaps you could tell her that you'd feel better about being away from home and her if you knew she was capable of defending herself. If she is uncomfortable with you instructing her, sign her up for a class and let her go alone, unless she wants you there...maybe she doesn't want to "fail" in front of you. Once she takes a class, and has a good instructor helping her learn to shoot, she may come to like it...or she may not. The good part of this is that even if she never does come to like it, she doesn't object to you enjoying guns. That's not always the case! If nothing else, appreciate that.

 

[Oldfrt]

After looking at your location try this. Tell her it's the latest fashionable thing in the US, and show her these two websites for a couple of new ranges near me. Me and the wife are members at Target Time since it's only a mile or so from my house.

The Midwest's Premier Firearms Destination | Frontier Justice

Firearms - Shooting Range - Training | Target Time Defense

The ranges and shops are more boutiques geared towards the fairer sex.

 

[ben_g1]

Diamond studded grips?????

 

[Whitwabit]

Good luck .. been married for 42 years and my wife just doesn't care for guns .. not against them .. and is happy I carry but she just doesn't have any interest in them or in getting her licenses to carry .. knows where they are and would shoot you if you broke in ..

She seldom shoots any of my pistols even though she is an above average shot for as little as she shoots .. her dad taught her out on the farm 60 years ago ..so been around them all her life ..

She has her interests and I have some also separate from hers .. she goes to the range and watches when I shoot .. helps me pick up my empty cases .. but she just doesn't care to shoot .. we both love all kinds of sports .. So really what more can I ask ..

Oh .. forgot .. She's a out standing cook too !!

 

[DWalt]

Good luck .. been married for 42 years and my wife just doesn't care for guns .. not against them .. and is happy I carry but she just doesn't have any interest in them or in getting her licenses to carry .. knows where they are and would shoot you if you broke in ..

She seldom shoots any of my pistols even though she is an above average shot for as little as she shoots .. her dad taught her out on the farm 60 years ago ..so been around them all her life ..

She has her interests and I have some also separate from hers .. she goes to the range and watches when I shoot .. helps me pick up my empty cases .. but she just doesn't care to shoot .. we both love all kinds of sports .. So really what more can I ask ..

Oh .. forgot .. She's a out standing cook too !!

Same story, or nearly so. My wife is no foe of guns, and doesn't object to my interest. She knows how to shoot, and has shot, but has little interest in shooting. I've tried to get her to take more interest, but it has never worked. I don't push it any more.

 

[DeathGrip]

Tell her how sexy you find girls with ear protection.

Watch for the back fire.

 

[mojave30cal]

Tell your girlfriend you find a woman who can shoot and handle
a gun S- E- X- Y like Angelina Jolie.

Good luck.

 

[Steve912]

Order her something from Dene Adams...then she'll want to get a CCW, to wear it.