What's the chance they'll actually run this article in the Globe?

[Nashmack]

I went to Manchester Firing Line last night to function test a couple new aquisitions, and while I was at the counter I overheard two gentlemen at the other end of the counter saying they were interns writing a story for the Globe. The story is about ladies night at the range, and from the way they were talking I'd say it's going to be a positive story. Since they're interns, writing a positive story about firearms, and the ladies that shoot, I'd say the chances of getting the story published in the Globe is about nil, and I think it's actually kind of sad

 

[Admin]

I would be surprised if it is run. And if it is I'm sure it will be spun pretty badly.

 

[Lynne]

I won't say it won't happen (sometimes I get surprised), but IF they print it, I'm sure that somewhere, someone (Editor or someone else) will make them add some icky stuff to...ahem, "balance" it out.

 

[Len-2A Training]

The BG did a relatively positive piece on the women of SAS a few years ago. They did get their little digs in, IIRC, but overall it wasn't too bad . . . for the BG.

So it is possible. Just look for the subtle or less than subtle spin they attach to it about self-defense, paranoia, etc.

 

[LoginName]

Interns version...

"After being carefully instructed in the importance of firearms safety and handling, I eagerly stepped up to the firing line and was offered an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and was politly assisted by John (my instructor), in the proper method of inserting the magazine into the rifle. All this time, John was very professional and patient and enthusiastically answered each and every question this new shooter had.

Edited and published version...

"After being bruskly shown a one page handout on the dangers of firearms (and signing a waiver of liability), I nervously edged my way to the firing line and had a military style assault rifle thrust into my face by Cooter the range boss (I was cheerfully informed that this weapon was identical to the one used by the Washington DC snipers). As I fumbled around trying to properly insert the 30 round banana clip, Cooter scornfully shook his head and soon became more preoccupied with picking the inside of his ear with a bullet casing. More often than not, any questions I had were brushed of with a derisive "just shoot the damn thing already"!