elise.torres1
New Member
Hey y'all! I just wanted to tell you about my experience with the concealed handgun permit class I took from Bill Hickman a few weeks ago and how it has helped me already. Before the class, I didn't even know how to hold a gun, much less shoot it. Bill was very good at explaining everything from how the gun works to various situations and techniques to protect yourself. We shot AirSoft guns before we went to the range, so I was very comfortable with holding, aiming, and shooting by the time we practiced with the real guns. Bill is an excellent teacher, especially for beginners like me. I highly recommend this class!
The class wasn't just about shooting guns though. It was about safety, self-defence, and preventing or neutralizing bad situations. One quote that stands out for me is, "God gave this wonderful gift to women called 'intuition'. Most women disregard it when they feel something is wrong, but 99% of the time, if it feels wrong, it is." Yesterday (in the middle of the afternoon! This stuff doesn't just happen at night.) something happened that made me very grateful for taking the class. A suspicious man followed me into and out of Target, and then approached me and pretended to know me. He tried to get me to go to his van, but I wouldn't, and then he followed my car through the parking lot and to the interstate until I purposefully lost him in traffic. From the time I saw him staring at me when I pulled up, I got those raised neck hairs that told me something was off. I trusted my instincts and was on my guard the whole time. I've already filed a report with BRPD.
Here is a description of the guy and the vehicle for everyone in Baton Rouge:
40-something-year-old dark-skinned man, could be Hispanic or Middle Eastern, about 5'7", wearing glasses, very short black hair (balding?) and an average build. His van was maroon, a newer model, very shiny. Unfortunately I didn't see the make, model, or plate number.
To all you ladies: be vigilant! Crazy people can be anywhere at any time, and paying attention to your surroundings and being assertive can really keep you out of trouble.
The class wasn't just about shooting guns though. It was about safety, self-defence, and preventing or neutralizing bad situations. One quote that stands out for me is, "God gave this wonderful gift to women called 'intuition'. Most women disregard it when they feel something is wrong, but 99% of the time, if it feels wrong, it is." Yesterday (in the middle of the afternoon! This stuff doesn't just happen at night.) something happened that made me very grateful for taking the class. A suspicious man followed me into and out of Target, and then approached me and pretended to know me. He tried to get me to go to his van, but I wouldn't, and then he followed my car through the parking lot and to the interstate until I purposefully lost him in traffic. From the time I saw him staring at me when I pulled up, I got those raised neck hairs that told me something was off. I trusted my instincts and was on my guard the whole time. I've already filed a report with BRPD.
Here is a description of the guy and the vehicle for everyone in Baton Rouge:
40-something-year-old dark-skinned man, could be Hispanic or Middle Eastern, about 5'7", wearing glasses, very short black hair (balding?) and an average build. His van was maroon, a newer model, very shiny. Unfortunately I didn't see the make, model, or plate number.
To all you ladies: be vigilant! Crazy people can be anywhere at any time, and paying attention to your surroundings and being assertive can really keep you out of trouble.
