A month ago I was contacted by woman from White Dog Holsters and she asked if she could donate a holster to me for a future Give-A-Way. I had, of course, heard of her company and knew their reputation to be excellent, so I said, yes, yes, yes and thank you!!! I have had the pleasure of getting to know her on a more personal level and I just love her. She is an amazing lady.
About 2 days after I got the email from White Dog Holsters I received an email from a very nice man, Cambert Allan Carter, asking if he could donate money to me that I would then use to help a woman or two get some training. We have also chatted back and forth several times and to say I have a fondness for this man would be a HUGE understatement.
He sent me xx amount of dollars and said that I could do whatever I wanted with it, but he hoped that I would use some of it for my own training. My first inclination was to say no because I am not very gracious at receiving, but it is something that I am trying to get better at, so I told him I was honored and that I would accept his gift, but upon further reflection I have decided to use his full amount plus some of my own money towards helping other women get training and here is why.
I am extremely fortunate to have access to the kind of training I get. I have attended more trainings in one year than some people attend in 5 years. I have one on one training from 2 of the best trainers in the country. I can ask questions of them anytime, I can get advice(sometimes even when I don’t like it or want it), I work with one or both of them on an almost weekly basis. I have been to 5 training courses this year and I have only paid for 2. Daily, I get emails from people telling me how cost prohibitive training is for them. How they wish they could afford the kind of training I do and how they wish they could find the quality of instruction I have. Training is expensive and while I believe it is worth every penny, I understand the realities of life and budgeting, heck, I can’t even afford the kind of training I get. Therefore, I can not in good conscience take money from someone who needs it and plus I really do think it’s better to give than receive.
Here it goes…
First Place-
-$200 toward firearms training
-An OWB Holster from White Dog Holsters
-100 rounds of ammo in .380, 9mm, 40 cal or 45 ACP
-The Cornered Cat: A Woman’s Guide To Concealed Carry
-$25 Gift Certificate To MidwayUSA donated by Keads
-Glow Shot Reactive Target Multi-Color Targets donated by Mazie(Previous Give a Way Winner)
-Do-All “The Dancing Ball” Target donated by Mazie(Previous Give-A-Way Winner)
-For the beginner in shotgun or the more advanced shooter, we have the right challenge. I would give away a 4 hr. shotgun class, a $550.00 value. The ability and interest of the winner would determine what we cover. We then will set up a class for them, tailored to suit their specific needs. Donated by Sopris Shooters(this is a separate gift and NOT part of the $250 to be spent on a defensive shooting course)
Second Place-
-$200 toward firearms training
-100 rounds of ammo in .380, 9mm, 40 cal or 45 ACP
-The Cornered Cat: A Woman’s Guide To Concealed Carry
-$25 Gift Certificate To MidwayUSA donated by Keads
-Glow Shot Reactive Target Multi-Color Targets donated by Maize(Previous Contest Winner)
*If one or both of the winners live in or near Virginia: A shopping trip(for expert advice on firearms or gear) to a local gun shop OR one hour of private instruction donated by Lynne.
All entries must send an email to [email protected] You MUST include your full name and email address. Entries missing information will not be entered. All personal information will be kept private and confidential. Each entry will receive a number and that number is all that will appear on the blog when the winner is announced.
**If you have entered a previous Give-A-Way, you may enter again. If you have won one, you may not:)
**This Give-A-Way is open to all levels of training not just a basic course.
So exciting! Good luck to everyone entered.
So exciting!!
Just sent out the information for the contest to 6 ladies across the country that either shoot or want to.
Great! I already heard from one!
Very cool! If someone wins in Norther Virgina area, I will offer their choice or a shopping trip to a local gun shop or one hour of private instruction on the range.
Keep paying it forward, you are doing amazing work!
Super! Thanks Lynne!
I need access to training more than I need money. Anyone know of anything good in Louisiana?
Awesome!!
Fabulous! Can I repost?
Of course!! Please do.
Really great,Thanks, Granny D
Entered! Crossing my fingers… 🙂
AGirl,
I’m in for the usual stuff if you want it. 25 dollar gift certificates to MidwayUSA for the winners.
Your awesome! I will add your generous gift to the list!
Sent my email in and keeping my fingers crossed here in the land of enchantment and no women’s gun clubs :0(
I hope you don’t mind, but I put this on my facebook page. I started offering basic handgun courses about a month ago and this is wonderful! I agree that more people should have gun knowledge and training for women is needed. I love your blog and am a frequent reader.
Of course I don’t mind. Share.
A great way to educate. In other countries everyone learns to handle weapons as they serve in the public defenses. This is a Great opportunity….
I’d like to donate a pack of Glow Shot Reactive Multi-Color Targets to each winner, and also a Do-All outdoors bouncing target called ‘The Dancing Ball’- I’d like to add one of these to the 1st place winner’s package. You’ve all done so much for me, I’d like to do in kind.