So, as I said in a way earlier post, now that I live in Texas, I intend to learn to handle weapons; most especially a handgun. So, W.H. (being all for my learning how to protect myself) looked around and found a gun range near our new home, and we went and checked it out tonight.
The range is only about 20 minutes away and I love it! No frills, no fuss... just a shack from which to rent lanes and weapons & buy ammo, and three sections of shooting lanes; handguns, rifles, and shotguns. I can't wait.
W.H. was Army, and rated "expert" in weapons, so he will be teaching me the basics. I fully intend to take the "Beginning Handguns" and "Concealed carry" safety classes eventually. For now, I just want to get to a point where I don't jump to the ceiling every time I hear a gun fire.
I will also be test firing several calibers of handguns to find out which one suits me best. On the recommendation of both W.H. and the range guy, I will be beginning with this:
A .380 caliber handgun. The guy handed me one to get a feel for this evening, and I liked how it felt in my hand... not too heavy, but not a lightweight either. Now I just have to see how it feels to fire.
Which I will be doing Tuesday evening! YAY!
Between me, W.H. and the range guy, we decided that since I am SO very gun-shy (watching your father try to blow mom's head off will do that every time!) It will be better for us to come to the range on a Tuesday evening when it is pretty much empty, and I can concentrate on learning gun safety, and not be reacting to so much gunfire.
I am really looking forward to it for several reasons.
Firstly, I need to overcome this irrational fear of guns. The GUN did not try to kill my mother. My FATHER tried to kill my mother, and a gun was simply the tool he used to make the attempt. Could have just as easily been a cast iron skillet.
Secondly, I really am concerned with the direction this country is taking. Neither candidate should be allowed to run a playground recess, much less our country. And when the big bad comes knocking on our country's door, I want to be able to defend my home and family.
And Thirdly, I want to be able to protect myself. I want to be able to walk from a sto
re to my car without worrying about the rapist behind me. I want to do whatever I can to protect myself from the depravity of my fellow "humans".
But, I am not a fool. I also want to be safe FROM the tool I have selected to protect myself with. Therefore, I am becoming "grasshopper" and taking lessons from the master.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Guns, Bullets & Teachers
Posted by Lonestar Gal at 9:25 PM
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You will enjoy the hobby. See if you can start with a .22 auto. It's the best to get comfortable with.
.38o is usually a blowback type weapon that can be harsh for a beginner. Not always though.
Have fun!
I've thought about learning how to shoot as well. My husband loves guns.
I've even considered a concealed weapons license for some of the same reasons you gave.
For most of my life I was a gun enthusiast. Not now though.
for indoor protection, i had a sawed off shotgun, very hard to miss a target. To hit a moving target in a dark house a pistol is kind of a bad choice. an excellent chance of missing the target. As for having a pistol to protect me from the boogie man,(the paranoia generated by the media hasn't affected me) it is not necessary. So many studies have shown that the victim with a weapon, will wind up having it stolen, or it will be used on themselves.
Your feet and mouth are the best defence.
How exciting!! I've always wanted to learn how to shoot. I've got plenty of friends who are good enough to teach. I think I'm going to give one of them a call :)
Outstanding!
Thanks for the support all!
Good on ya! Now, make sure you keep going back and trying new firearms - that's the only way to figure out what you like.
And congrats on getting the move made!
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