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Range Safety Tip: Footwear on the Range

Proper footwear is an often-overlooked safety factor.

Closed-toe shoes with firm uppers protect against hot brass, dropped equipment, and uneven terrain. Sandals, open-top shoes, or soft fabric footwear leave feet vulnerable.

Shoes with stable soles also improve balance and movement, particularly on gravel or outdoor ranges.

Good footing contributes to safe posture, stable stance, and overall confidence during training.

Range Safety Tip: Eye Protection Coverage

Not all safety glasses provide equal protection.
Effective range eye protection should wrap or extend to protect from the sides as well as the front. Debris or fragments can approach from multiple angles during live fire.

Look for eyewear labeled ANSI Z87 or Z87+, indicating tested impact resistance. Clear lenses are appropriate for most conditions; tinted lenses may help in bright outdoor light.

Comfort matters — shooters are more likely to keep protection on consistently when it fits well and does not shift during movement.

Reliable eye protection is a simple step that prevents serious injury.

Women’s Only Pistol Class – Slidell / Northshore

Ladies, if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to safely handle and shoot a handgun, this class is for you.

Wild Geese Training is hosting a Women’s Only NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation on:

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Camp Villere – Slidell, Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish)

This course is designed for women with little or no shooting experience who want to learn in a comfortable, supportive environment with professional instruction.

You’ll learn:
✔️ The NRA rules for safe firearm handling
✔️ How pistols work
✔️ Ammunition basics
✔️ Shooting fundamentals
✔️ Live-fire practice on the range

Loaner pistols will be available if you don’t own one.

Important: This will be the LAST Women’s Only FIRST Steps class we offer in 2026.

Space is limited and these classes fill quickly.

Register here:
https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=916634

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Range Safety Tip: Managing Hot Brass — and Why It Matters

Hot brass is a normal part of live‑fire training, but how we react to it is what keeps everyone safe. In 2016, a tragic incident in Sarasota, Florida showed how a single moment of startled movement can have life‑changing consequences. A shooter felt hot brass go down his shirt, flinched, and unintentionally fired a round that struck his son behind him. It was a heartbreaking reminder that you must never lose muzzle discipline — even for a second.

At Wild Geese Training, we emphasize preparation, awareness, and calm handling so that unexpected distractions are prevented from turning into unsafe firearm movement.

Dress for Safety
Wearing the right clothing reduces the chance of brass contacting skin:

High‑neck shirts

Brimmed hats

Closed‑toe footwear

Avoid low‑cut tops or open collars

These small choices prevent big problems.

If Hot Brass Hits You
If brass lands on you — or even goes down your shirt — remember:

Freeze the muzzle in a safe direction.

Keep your finger off the trigger.

Pause, breathe, and safely clear the brass.

Swatting, twisting, or jumping can sweep others with the muzzle or cause an unintended discharge.

Experienced Shooters Know the Secret
Minor distractions happen. Hot brass, wind, noise, debris — the key is staying calm and maintaining safe gun handling at all times. Good habits prevent bad outcomes.

Safety Is a Skill
We train to build confidence, not fear. With preparation and awareness, every shooter — new or experienced — can stay safe, focused, and in control.

Train smart. Stay safe. Protect your community.

Range Safety Tip: Proper Hearing Protection Fit

Hearing protection only works if it fits correctly.

Foam earplugs should be rolled tightly, inserted fully into the ear canal, and allowed to expand for a proper seal. When worn correctly, most of the plug should sit inside the ear, not protruding outward.

Over-the-ear protection should fully seal around the ear with no gaps from hair, eyewear arms, or hat brims. Even small gaps significantly reduce protection.

Many shooters benefit from double protection (earplugs plus earmuffs), especially in indoor or high-noise environments.

Good hearing protection preserves lifelong hearing and reduces fatigue, making training safer and more comfortable.

Questions about selecting or fitting hearing protection are always welcome.

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/blogs/2018/hearing-protection.html

Introducing the Wild Geese Safety Series

Safe, confident shooting starts with good information and sound habits.

Each week for the next few weeks, I'll will share a practical safety tip drawn from real range experience — helpful for new shooters and experienced shooters alike.

Topics will include protective gear, range etiquette, safe handling practices, and ways to make training more comfortable and effective.

Safety is not a one-time lesson — it’s a mindset built over time.
What safety topics would you like to see covered? Questions are always welcome.

Range Safety Tip: Dress for Safety and Comfort

Whether you’re brand new to the range or have years of experience, proper attire and protective gear make a real difference in safety, comfort, and confidence.

Clothing matters.
Closed-toe shoes, high-neck or crew-neck shirts, and a brimmed hat help protect against hot brass and debris. Avoid low-cut tops, sandals, or loose-flowing clothing.

Eye and ear protection are essential, and we provide eye and ear protection free of charge to anyone attending a class!

Quality eye protection shields against particles and unexpected impacts. For range use, eye protection should be ANSI Z87-rated, indicating it meets established impact-resistance standards. Properly fitted hearing protection prevents permanent hearing damage — even a single exposure to gunfire can cause injury.
I strongly recommend electronic hearing protection for most shooters. Affordable models are widely available and allow normal conversation and instruction to be heard clearly while automatically reducing dangerous impulse noise. This makes learning easier and the range experience more comfortable, especially for new shooters.

These small choices create a safer, more comfortable learning environment for everyone on the range.

What range safety tips do you always follow, or wish you’d known earlier? Questions are always welcome.

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At Wild Geese Training, instruction starts with responsibility, safety, and professionalism.

My goal isn’t just to teach skills — it’s to help participants build confidence and understanding in a structured environment.

If you’ve considered formal training but haven’t taken the step yet, feel free to reach out with questions.

Some pics from our most recent Women's Only introductory pistol class. We have another one coming up in central Louisiana in March.

Curious about learning to shoot — but don’t own a firearm?
This class is designed for you.

Wild Geese Training is hosting a Women’s Only NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation, offering professional, safety-focused instruction in a supportive and welcoming environment. No prior experience required.

You do not need to own or bring a pistol — we will provide a variety of loaner fi****ms for use during training.

Class Details

📅 March 7, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Range, Harrisonburg, LA
💲 $75 — includes loaner pistols (if needed) and ammunition used during the class

Closed-toe shoes and appropriate range attire are required.

What You’ll Learn

• Safe handling and storage fundamentals
• Pistol function and operation
• Shooting basics and technique
• Supervised live-fire experience

Eligibility

All participants must legally be able to possess fi****ms under federal and Louisiana law.

Reserve Your Seat

https://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseDetails.aspx?Courseid=894453

Learn more about Wild Geese Training
https://wildgeesetraining.net/

Seats are intentionally limited to maintain instructional quality — early registration is encouraged.

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Very interesting discussion on planning security and safety for houses of worship. Lots of good take-aways here.

Attacks on churches have been in the news lately and this week we revisit an article that was written a year ago on that exact topic.

The recent tragedy in Houston involving 11-year-old Julian Guzman should serve as a wake-up call for every gun owner. Undoubtedly there are background details not covered in the news reporting, but this incident appears to be a textbook example of what can happen when fi****ms owners don’t get training in the lawful use of lethal force.

The reality is this: Most people think fi****ms training is just about marksmanship and accuracy. They're missing the bigger picture. The most critical part of responsible fi****ms ownership is understanding WHEN you can legally use deadly force.

This isn't just about accuracy - it's about knowing whether you should be pulling the trigger at all. An Army veteran allegedly shot a child in the back over a doorbell prank. That's not a threat requiring lethal force - that's a tragic lack of understanding about the legal boundaries of self-defense.

Louisiana's Constitutional Carry law gives you the right to carry, but it doesn't give you a law degree. If you think owning guns means you automatically know when to use them legally, you're setting yourself up for disaster.

Real fi****ms training covers threat assessment, when deadly force is legally justified, de-escalation to avoid violent encounters, and the legal consequences of getting it wrong.

Don't let Constitutional Carry fool you into thinking training is optional. Your understanding of the law could be the difference between protecting your family and facing murder charges.

Train smart. Stay legal. Stay free.

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Young witness describes moment 11-year-old boy was fatally shot during ‘ding-dong-ditch’ prank in east Houston Court documents have revealed more information about a homeowner who was charged with murder after allegedly shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who knocked on his house’s door and ran away.