The ISA’s Ladies Instructional Pistol Shoots (LIPS) 2025 season will start in the Spring. This training is provided as a public service and is open to the public.
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We gather the first and third Tuesday of each month from April to August at 6:30 pm. Membership in ISA is not required. This league is open to the public. Having your own handgun is not required to participate. Firearms and ammunition are available to use. There is a $5.00 fee to cover expenses.
The Women's league is designed to take anyone from beginner to whatever skill level they wish to achieve, for both self defense and competitive shooting.
While this not a "formal" class, the instruction and material is based on basic pistol and self-defense courses. Some of the subjects that we cover are:
Firearm Safety
Correct Stance
Sight Picture
Choosing the best firearm and caliber for your hand size and purposes
The "mindset" for self-defense
Care and cleaning of your firearm
Different methods of carrying concealed
Self-defense in the home
Point and shoot method
See the below Helpful Information section.
Any questions, please contact JOYCE LICHTENFELS 724-863-6940.
Helpful Information
Recommended Reading for Beginners Taking Your First Shot - A Women's Introduction to Defensive Shooting and Personal Safety by Lynn Finch Basic Handgun and Concealed Carry Fundamentals by Gander Mountain Academy The Shooter's Bible Guide to Concealed Carry by Brad Fitzpatrick The Cornered Cat - A Women's Guide to Concealed Carry by Kathy Jackson Armed and Smart - A Beginner's Guide to Concealed Carry by David Bahde, Paul Markel and Terrill Hoffman
Recommended Advanced Reading Armed and smarter - Advanced Concealed Carry Weapons and Training by David Bahde, Paul Markel, and David Johnson Legally Armed - A Concealed Carry Gun Law Guide by 2nd Amendment Media Concealed Carry for Women by Gila Hayes Personal Defense for Women by Gila hayes SHOOT - Your Guide to Shooting and Competition by Julie Golob Tactical Pistol Shooting by Erik Lawrence and Mike Pannone Armed - The Essential Guide to Concealed Carry by Bruce N. Eimer, PhD The Modern Day Gunslinger - The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual by Don Mann, US Navy Seal
Personal Favorite Anything Written by Massad Ayoob
Magazines First Freedom with NRA membership Concealed Carry with USSCCA membership Women & Guns American Handgunner Personal Defense by American Handgunner Personal and Home Defense by American Handgunner
Gun Laws www.pafoa.org/law
Tips NSSF - First Shots Newsletter NSSF - Pull the Trigger www.nrafamilyinsights.org
