Daddy’s Girl Looks Back On Father’s Day

I got an email from gun girl pal Natalie over at Girls Guide to Guns asking me to share a favorite memory for a post she was working up in honor of Father’s Day. Being a daddy’s girl I, of course, said yes! In her article, Natalie has quotes, from both influential women within the firearms industry and her readers, about their amazing fathers. I enjoyed reading through all the dad and daughter moments that have helped define so many of us.

I shared a memory from back when I was in high school working at the Miller Invitational as a Chief Range Officer. Dad encouraged me to not only design a course of fire but also help build the props for the stage.

“Through the entire process, dad didn’t take charge or push. He let me plan it all and then we worked together to make it happen…  I learned so much, but the best part was being able to share it together.”

We made a great team and I have to say the stage was pretty cool.  Shooters started by engaging targets through openings in a house of mirrors. At the end of the hallway, we built an actual carousel that had three targets on it. Targets were taped together so that you could shoot the moving targets as you saw them. The best two hits on each target counted for score.

I enjoyed building and painting the props. My favorite was the “ring the bell” carnival game prop. You know, the one where you use a sledgehammer to see if you can make the bell ring? I had a bit of fun coming up with the levels on the scale like DNF, re-shoot and all D’s…

Those were some good times! I can’t say thank you enough to my dad for being such a wonderful influence in my life. To all the fathers out there, I am wishing you a special day! I know I am looking forward to spending mine with another very special dad, my husband. Happy Father’s Day!