Women’s Programs

Attention Ladies!

Manteca Sportsmen offers a series of introductory classes especially designed for Women. Classes are taught by instructors who make the class fun and friendly. For beginner classes all safety equipment, firearms, and ammunition is provided. If you have your own firearm and wish to learn how to use, please fell free to bring it to the course. Once beginning skills have been mastered, Intermediate and Advanced classes are also offered. The courses are partially funded by the Friends of the NRA and courses are offered at a very modest cost.

Women’s Pistol I Class

$25.00   for   women   and   young   ladies   13   and   older, who    have    never    shot    before    or    have    limited experience   with   hand   guns.   Learn   essential   hand gun     basics.     Learn     how     revolvers     and     semi- automatics   work.   Learn   how   to   stand,   sight,   and shoot   .22   caliber   and   .38   caliber   revolvers   in   a   safe secure    environment.    We    provide    the    hand    guns, ammunition,   eye   and   ear   protection.   All   you   have to   do   is   show   up   with   $5.00!   Wear   closed   toe   shoes and    high    necklines    (hot    brass    lands    in    the    least expected   places).   You   may   bring   your   own   revolver and/or   automatic   and   ammunition   for   it   to   shoot after    the    class    with    help    from    one    of    the    many instructors. Instructors: Michael Gutterres and/or Bill Mather

Women’s Pistol II Class

$25.00     for     women     who     have     completed     the beginner   hand   gun   class   (   Pistol   I).   The   Pistol   II   class picks   up   where   the   beginner   class   left   off.   Bring your   own   pistol   and   ammunition   or   use   a   “class”   9 mm   or   .40   caliber   semi-automatic   handguns.   Learn how   different   models   operate.   Practice   shooting   a little faster and at farther ranges. Instructor: Michael Gutterres and/or Bill Mather

Women’s Pistol III Class

$25.00   for   women   who   have   completed   the   Pistol   I &   II   Classes.   The   Pistol   III   class   picks   up   where   the Pistol   II   class   left   off.   Bring   your   own   pistol   and ammunition   or   use   a   “class”   9   mm   or   .40   caliber semi-automatic    handguns.    During    this    class    we shoot   at   steel   targets   and   you   can   experience   the difference   between   a   .38   special   and   .357   Magnum. This   course   also   introduces   basic   “tactical”   defence techniques   –   how   to   open   doors,   how   to   handle and intruder in your home. Instructor: Michael Gutterres and/or Bill Mather

Women’s Rifle I Class

not currently offered $25.00    for    women    who    have    never    shot    a    rifle before    or    have    limited    experience.    Learn    rifle basics,    such    as    the    different    action    types    (bolt, pump,    semi-automatic,    etc)    and    how    they    work. Learn   how   to   stand,   sight,   and   shoot   .22   and   .30 carbine    rifles    in    a    safe    secure    environment.    We provide     the     guns,     ammunition,     eye     and     ear protection.   All   you   have   to   do   is   show   up!   You   may bring   your   own   rifle   and   ammunition   for   it   to   shoot after   the   class   with   help   of   one   of   many   competent instructors. Instructor: Varies

Women’s Shotgun I Class

$25.00   for   women   who   have   never   shot   a   shotgun before   or   have   limited   experience   with   shotguns. Learn   shotgun   basics.   such   as   the   different   action types    (pump,    semi-automatic,    break    open,    etc.) and   how   they   work.   Learn   how   to   stand,   sight,   and shoot     12     gauge     shotguns     in     a     safe     secure environment.    We    provide    the    guns,    ammunition, eye   and   ear   protection.   All   you   have   to   do   is   show up!     You     may     bring     your     own     shotgun     and ammunition   for   it   to   shoot   after   the   class   with   help of one of many competent instructors. Instructor: Michael Gutterres and/or Bill Mather

Women’s Advanced Shotgun Clinic

not currently offered $50.00   for   those   who   have   completed   the   shotgun 1     class,     or     those     who     have     a     good     working knowledge   of   how   their   shotgun   works.   You   must preregister    for    this    class    in    person    at    the    club. Space   is   limited   to   16   participants   so   preregister today.   You   must   bring   your   own   shotgun   (spouse of   family   members   may   share).   You   must   bring   50 rounds   of   low   base   bird   shot/trap   loads   (#7-1/2   or #8   shot   or   similar),   25   rounds   of   00   buck   shot,   and 10   slugs.   You   must   bring   eye   and   ear   protection. This    is    NOT    a    familiarization    or    beginner’s    class. Rain or Shine Instructor: Varies

Women’s Empty Hand / Unarmed Defense I

Class

not currently offered FREE   for   women   who   have   little   or   no   experience with   self   defense   /   martial   arts.   Learn   the   Reality- Based   Martial   Arts   Techniques   That   Will   Save   Your Life.   Like   everything   we   do,   our   training   is   based   on real-world   techniques   of   self   defense   and   personal safety.   Training   that   you   can   use   in   your   everyday life.     While     some     martial     arts     programs     teach techniques    that    would    rarely    be    encountered    or used   in   real   life   situations,   our   martial   arts   program is    street-wise    and    completely    reality    based.    Our program     is     based     on     successfully     integrating numerous   styles   of   martial   arts   into   one   cohesive system.   This   system   has   proven   very   successful   in defending     oneself     against     single     and     multiple attackers, both armed and unarmed. We   practice   one   hour   before   each   class.   If   you   have been    through    the    Empty    Hand    class    you    may participate   in   the   practice   sessions;   otherwise,   you are welcome to come out and watch. Instructor: Varies