Welcome, Ladies!  We’re so glad you have come to our site.  We hope you are visiting HerHandgun.com because:

1. You’re ready to learn how to shoot!
2. You want to brush up on your existing handgun skills, or
3. You are ready to begin competing in an action pistol match!

HerHandgun.com firearms CLASSES and pistol MATCHES are operated by Debbie Keehart and Kippi Leatham.   We compete in practical shooting events on a local, national and world-wide basis.  We are both action pistol champions, and combined, we have been competing in organized action pistol, rifle and shotgun matches for over 35 years.

Our mission at HerHandgun.com is multi-fold:

• To ASSIST women with basic firearms safety instruction.
• To EMPOWER women with the knowledge & confidence required to shoot a handgun proficiently.
• To ENCOURAGE women to compete in organized shooting sports.
• To EDUCATE women about firearms ownership & our Second Amendment Right.

We are at a point in our careers where we want to focus on getting more women out to the shooting range!   We have seen a recent influx of ladies at our local range, but they are usually watching their “significant other” shoot.  We think that if you are going to take time out of your busy day to go to the range, you may as well be shooting your own gun!

If this concept of shooting (and no longer just watching) interests you, take a look at our CLASS and MATCH schedule.  All of our scheduled events are for WOMEN ONLY! Our shooting environment is low key, safe, supportive, and testosterone-free!

We hope to see you sometime soon … at the range!

Debbie Keehart & Kippi Leatham

For more information, contact us via e-mail:  info@herhandgun.com

Okay – It’s official. I’m very forgetful. I made this video after our 2009 Area-2 match in November and forgot to post it. Better late than never …

It was a great match, BTW. If you’re looking for a challenging and fun match to shoot, this one’s among the best!

Congrats again to all of our Arizona Area-2 Champions, Eva Micklethwaite, Debbie Keehart & Kippi Leatham!

Hey Ladies -

Tomorrow is a great opportunity to check out all of the different shooting disciplines and events that are conducted at Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club.  RSSC is hosting their annual Open House.  It’s a free event, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors!

There will be live-fire demos, many different types of firearms and events to shoot, a swap meet area and a Springfield Armory XD 9 mm handgun to be raffled.  Tickets will be on sale at the range.

For more information, check their web site:

http://www.riosaladosportsmans.com/openhouse/

Debbie and Kippi will be doing a demonstration at 10:30 a.m., and Rob Leatham and Vic Pickett will follow at 11:30 a.m.

We hope to see you there!

Hey Ladies –

Have thrown together a quick video of some of our students and fellow competitors. Take a peek and pass it on to other females in your life … and don’t forget to tell them how much fun shooting is!

We’re hoping the video will help to inspire women everywhere in the valley to come shoot with us!

Have a great weekend!

Kippi & Debbie

I love it when it rains in our desert, and I know how much we need the precipitation.  However, I’m hoping that mother nature doesn’t put a damper on any more of our shooting events!  We haven’t been able to practice with everyone since December of 2009!

I’m just hoping that all of our new lady students haven’t lost the desire to shoot!  We’re trying to find a place to meet this Saturday, March 13th – so, we’ll keep you posted.  In the mean time, we look forward to seeing you at our next scheduled practice match / session on Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.   Mark your calendars!  : )

We move to evenings in the Summer time and did it a month early this year, as the first Sunday of April is Easter and the range is closed.   

Until we meet again – it’s bound to happen,

Kippi

To all our Basic 101 students, Kippi and I say “Thank you”! We hope you enjoyed the class and that your goals were met. For those of you who continue to join us for the practice and skill advancement sessions; we look forward to your personal shooting success and the success that all we ladies are bringing to the shooting sports!
See you on the Range,
Kip and Deb

Ladies – There is still room in both our February 27th and March 14th Classes. 

The weather has been so lovely … it’s a great time of the year to be at the range!

Send us an e-mail if you would like an application – kip@herhandgun.com

April class dates to be scheduled soon!

If you are a previous student and would like to enroll in another Basic Firearms Class, be sure to ask about our “discounted” rate for returning alumni.

Kip

due to the Super Bowl. We only had a few ladies respond, and it’s supposed to rain. We hope to see you all at our March practice, Sunday, the 7th!

Enjoy the game, munchies, & commercials! : )

“Bucket List” – Learn to Shoot a Gun

I am so glad that I had, “Learn to shoot a gun” on my bucket list!

I’ve always wanted to learn to be comfortable with handguns and one day own one for self defense. I had just never gotten around to it.

I joined an organization designed for women to meet once a month and do great outdoor stuff. The first outing was about three weeks later and I was able to take my daughters. For the first time we all learned a little about gun safety and how to shoot handguns. I was hooked. So, when I got home I pulled out a flyer out from under a pile of papers that I received about a “ladies only” shooting camp.

Best thing I’ve done for myself was sign up. Being taught by women is very calming and they make it fun. They don’t make you feel like you’re an idiot or get frustrated by answering the same questions over and over. They just really make you want to keep learning and shooting. They know what your fears are and how to explain things with patience. You really feel empowered by the end of the camp. I loved meeting all the other campers and hearing their stories. It was a wonderful experience.

I have since bought a gun and continue to shoot with one of the instructors (Debbie Keehart) from the camp who teaches locally. (HerHandgun.com). I felt so comfortable with Debbie that I sent my mom to a beginning class. You might see me in practical competitions some day thanks to these women instructors.

Thank you for the opportunity and happy shooting
Loralee Stern
Phoenix, AZ

For more information on “Ladies Only” pistol classes, visit HerHandgun.com. Beginning classes and continued education training are held monthly! We can also direct you to information on “Ladies Only” 3-day camps.

HerHandgun Instructors:
Kippi Leatham
Debbie Keehart