On Saturday, July 29, 2023, WPRC hosted its third-annual ladies-only event, Guns 'n Heels.
We were pleased to have both the CCFR and The Gun Dealer partner with us, and receive donations from the RNBRA, Brennon’s Home Hardware, and Currie’s. 80 ladies registered for Guns ‘n Heels this year, 17 of whom had attended previously. Skill levels varied, but many of these ladies had limited, if any, shooting experience. We had 33 all- day volunteers plus 4 half-day volunteers running this event, including special guests CCFR Vice President for Public Relations Tracey Wilson, and CCFR Provincial Director for NB, NS, and NFLD Jason Gallen. These guests were not only a considerable help to us, but an encouragement to our shooters. We divided the ladies into 5 groups, who travelled from station to station together. These groups were together all day, so ladies had a chance to shoot with their old friends and make some new ones as they cheered each other on. Each group of ladies journeyed from .22 pistols to .38 special revolvers shooting at steel targets, followed by 9mm pistols aiming at balloons, and finally .45 pistols firing on steel. The long gun circuit began with .22 rifles firing on customized pink and purple Guns ‘n Heels targets, followed by 12 gauge shotguns with balloons and a clay thrower, and finally centrefire rifles (.223, 9mm .308) featuring the ShotMarker system. After the first 3.5 sessions, we sat down under the big tents at noon for a delicious chicken parmesan dinner provided by Brigitte's Catering, and then finished the last 1.5 sessions before leaving for home, all smiles. Guns ‘n Heels provides a safe and enjoyable setting for ladies to receive firearm instruction and try a variety of firearms. Their experience helps alleviate some of the fears and misconceptions surrounding firearms and promotes shooting as a legitimate sport. Guns ‘n Heels 2023 was another huge success. Maridel Farrell Guns ‘n Heels Chair {2021-2023} Woodstock Pistol & Rifle Club |
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