There has been a trend across the country where couples, even entire families are seeking “group” training to ensure a secure household during these volatile times where our borders are open, and we are just not sure who is coming into our neighborhood. Crime is on the rise just about everywhere. As a couple, how would you react if faced with a home invasion or in an active shooter situation?

SIG Sauer Academy has also noted the trend. Tom Taylor, chief marketing officer & executive vice president of Commercial Sales for SIG Sauer, notes one of the primary reasons they’re seeing couples, “Especially for new shooters, as many are,” is because, “they want to protect their home.”

“The secondary reason is that it’s just a good/fun event to do together,” he quickly added. “At the SIG Sauer Academy we see many couples sign up for our introductory and beginner courses together because for the most part this is one or both of their first experiences with firearms and they find it more comfortable to take the class with a friend or partner.”

Couples who shoot together reap serious benefits according to “Doc” Laura Torres-Reyes, who shoots IDPA, USPSA and 3-gun. “Your partner is who you spend the majority of your time with. Bad things happen at home, on the road, out shopping, etc.,” she explained “You probably have an earthquake drill or tornado drill for home and work—you need to have that with your significant other for home, shopping, traveling, etc. The time to decide what your plan is should not be when the ‘feces [is] hitting the oscillating cooling mechanism.’ You also need to know how your partner’s firearm works in the event you must pick it up and use it.”

At The Range we share the concern about your security and that of your family. Our defensive shooting classes are a great place to start learning protection skills. We also suggest a private lesson. A private session with an experienced Instructor can help sync a couple when faced with an emergency situation. Whether you both carry, or just one of you, knowing a routine for action could save your lives and those around you.

You don’t need to be a gun fanatic to understand how a safe, lawful weapon in your home could be helpful and provide peace of mind. But you DO need to commit to proper and safe gun ownership. If this is a path you choose, The Range is a safe and comfortable place for you to train.

It’s normal to have different skill goals, but don’t forget to train together.