Girls Getta Grip Gun Club

Congratulations to the Winners of Girls Getta Grip Gun Club's Top Gun Challenge!  It was a tough competition.  The Winners are:  Janet Phifer-1st Pl, Dairia Brown-2nd Pl, & 3rd Pl-Karen Wroblewski.  They really took the challenge seriously and competed all the way until the end.  Each of them will enjoy GGGGC Medals & free Range Visits!  In fact, every Member who participated and/or bought a Range Visit Bundle will get a prize!  

It pays to be a Member of GGGGC!

Now, on to other updates:  GGGGC is providing numerous training opportunities this month (April) due to we are closing for reorganization next month (May).  Please see the new schedule below.  We are honoring all training requests from Members for special hours for Introduction to the Fundamentals of Firearms & Firearms Safety Course (IFFFS), CCW Lic Class, Range Visits, and the Specialized Courses such as the Gun Selection Orientation and Home and Personal Defense Safety Workshop.

In May, we will work on The Club's building maintenance, new training programs and endeavors that take the Members' training  experience to new heights i.e. Eddie Eagle's Safety Program for 2nd & 3rd Graders, Refuse To Be Victim Seminar, etc.  

My name is Mary E. Edwards-Fears, CEO & Co-Owner of Girls Getta Grip Gun Club.  I retired as a decorated Police Captain of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police.  During my police career, I did safety programs for Girls Scout groups, Church groups and I even facilitated  Range Visits for certain groups on my off days.  Which is why we at Girls Getta Grip Gun Club have made women's safety our business.  Our goal is to increase the confidence of  women gun owners.   

You may noticed higher registration fees.  Due to inflation and our desire to stay competitive, we have increased our prices slightly.  Our goal is to continue to offer  quality programs and services that GGGGC Members have come to enjoy and love.  We now offer services to Members' families that they are willing to sponsor.  Our target audience is still primarily women, however, we now offer group rates to family/friends of GGGGC Members.  GGGGC will also arrange Range Meet Ups for GGGGC Members. 

We are sorry but we will have to reschedule GGGGC's Men's Only Conceal Carry Weapon License Class (CCW) set for April 23rd and 24th, 2022 to another date due to a scheduling conflict.  The Men attendees will be rescheduled for another time slot.  

Basic Membership is $50 annually, which entitles GGGGC Members access to Certified NRA Instructor-led training and free transportation on the Shuttle Van.  It also entitles them to discounted quality firearm training programs such as the mandatory 'Introduction to the Fundamentals of Firearms & Firearm Safety Training (IFFFS) Course.'  Members are also provided after hours consultation on gun safety matters, smart gun purchase advice, etc. 

Non-Members pay full price for everything.  In addition, Membership Dues covers after hours consultations on firearm safety related matters.  We are not lawyers and we constantly advise Members to obtain an Attorney to address their unique needs.  We do our best to address issues at our level.  Members automatically get preference on training workshops, merchandise, etc.  We offer Bundle A, Bundle B or Bundle C Packages:  Get a $5 Token for every Bundle B or Bundle C referred to us by you.

Bundle C includes our popular 'Home & Personal Defense Safety Workshop':  Has a 'home invasion' component that really forces you to react!  Please Note:  GGGGC Educational Development Center is not a Gun Range nor are guns stored on premises.

Women, if you live in a town that allows Conceal Carry Weapon Licenses, you are strongly encouraged to get one.  It proves to the authorities that you are a serious and responsible gun owner.  If you ever are involved a violent encounter wherein you are forced to defend yourself, a CCW License, and any subsequent firearms safety training will improve your chances for a positive outcome with the authorities.  

Also be aware that GGGGC has a mandatory firearms safety class that everyone must take:  Over sixty Members have come to GGGGC after taking their CCW License training elsewhere.  Per our policy, they are still required to attend the 'Introduction to the Fundamentals of Firearms and Firearms Safety Course' (IFFFS).  In the IFFFS, you learn firearm safety and how to shoot, an in-depth education not found in most CCW License Classes.  The learning is intense and considering the stakes (personal safety), it is well worth the time and money.  We tell Members, "Don't do it for the permit.  Do it for the education."  

Our 2nd Amendment Rights entitle us to protect ourselves from being seriously injured or killed.  We provide an in depth education on what that could look and feel like.  We are not lawyers but we are constantly reaching out to local legal experts and partners, seeking clarity on gun laws.  We are also researching legitimate legal protection entities that offer protection to GGGGC Members.    

New Members will receive a GGGGC Appreciation Gift as a token of our appreciation for selecting GGGGC for their training needs.  We also have the (free) IFFFS Prep Workshop.  The goal is to remove some of those pre-range jitters.  We strongly encourage Members to attend this free workshop prior to scheduling their 'Introduction to the Fundamentals of Firearms & Firearms Safety Course'.     

We constantly stress the importance of situation awareness, which is key to your survival.  Small things like walking with a purpose instead of idly  walking, having your purse on your shoulder in front of your body versus leaving it in the grocery cart, and being alert rather than on the cell phone..  We will help you replace bad habits with good habits.   Note:  Try   GGGGC's newest program:  'Home & Personal Defense Safety Workshop' which addresses potential home invasion responses.  It also includes a Range Visit & a POP Program!  The next workshop will be announced shortly.  Certain discounts do apply!

GGGGC has added 'Refresher Clinics & free POP Prog Days'.  We understand that times are tough and funds are tight so we have established these (free) clinics to address deficiency areas and to make sure Members' gun maintenance does not suffer.  Plus they learn more about  properly storing their weapons and discuss different safety issues i.e. defense ammo vs training ammo, carrying in a holster vs belly belt vs purse.

Let's address the stress!!!  In the future, GGGGC plans to offer workouts for targeting women's fitness and workout program goals i.e. Cardio, calisthenics, and free weights will be offered.  Our instructors are a diverse group of individuals who are all American Council on Exercise (ACE) fitness training professionals.  In the meantime, use your energy to increase physical and mental stability.  

GGGGC is also working on a schedule that includes excursions such as the St. Louis Midnite Ramble:  imagine riding the open streets of St. Louis in August, after dark with a group of fun-minded people who want that same experience!  GGGGC will make that happen for those adventuresome women who want that experience too!  GGGGC will also host a couple of cook-outs (this summer) wherein Members meet up at a local park to get a bike ride in, some fishing done or just sit and network!  Lastly, we will attend more Gun Shows in 2022!  Check calendar for dates...  

During our shutdown month (May), we will conduct Individual Assessment Orientation for each Member to get an idea of what she needs more of:  Range Visits, assistance with selecting an adequate firearm or simply renew their memberships.  We are working on an email database system that will allow us to reach out to our Members in a more timely fashion.  We thank them for their patience and we are honored to service their needs.