Hi all, new member here from Valparaiso (NWIN)! I just recently got back into firearms after first starting with them way back when I was in the Army (Fort Irwin, CA) during Desert Storm time. Since then I've done some shooting with friends using their guns at Jasper Pulaski -- we had an annual tradition where we'd go there on the day after Thanksgiving while the women went shopping. Pretty fun! But, that ended some years ago and I never thought about it a lot.
Recently, with all the crazy political climate, I figured it was time to get something or I might end up losing my rights. My dad went and got his first handgun (a M&P Shield) after pretty much not touching his 30-06 and 12 gauge in the closet for more than 30 years. Myself, I picked up a Sig P320 9mm full and a Colt Competition AR-15 rifle. Both of these bring back a lot of great memories from my Army days. Cleaning the AR was really fun -- haven't done that in forever, but you know, you never forget.
I've only been to the range twice since I got them, took 4 of my kids (I have 6) with me on one trip and started them in on learning proper firearms habits and technique. I felt like a drill sergeant and I chatted w/ the RO about how much I really missed doing this. I just need the weather to warm up so I can get out more -- I'm not one for shooting in freezing snow (I'm old and picky now). I also have to keep my costs low -- 6 kids eat into the budget quick. I get strange looks every time I tell the wife I need ammo, or now a red dot optic, or a shotgun, or ... well, you know how it goes. She at least has been very supportive so far (the guns I got were all an early Christmas gift). I never really had any hobbies, but this sure is one I'd like
Anyway, I've been lurking on here for a while - I find this to be a pretty nice and friendly place. Unlike some other places (cough Reddit cough).
So, it is now time to say Hello.
HELLO!
Thanks to everyone out there for all the info you've given. Been great! Hope to see you around!
Recently, with all the crazy political climate, I figured it was time to get something or I might end up losing my rights. My dad went and got his first handgun (a M&P Shield) after pretty much not touching his 30-06 and 12 gauge in the closet for more than 30 years. Myself, I picked up a Sig P320 9mm full and a Colt Competition AR-15 rifle. Both of these bring back a lot of great memories from my Army days. Cleaning the AR was really fun -- haven't done that in forever, but you know, you never forget.
I've only been to the range twice since I got them, took 4 of my kids (I have 6) with me on one trip and started them in on learning proper firearms habits and technique. I felt like a drill sergeant and I chatted w/ the RO about how much I really missed doing this. I just need the weather to warm up so I can get out more -- I'm not one for shooting in freezing snow (I'm old and picky now). I also have to keep my costs low -- 6 kids eat into the budget quick. I get strange looks every time I tell the wife I need ammo, or now a red dot optic, or a shotgun, or ... well, you know how it goes. She at least has been very supportive so far (the guns I got were all an early Christmas gift). I never really had any hobbies, but this sure is one I'd like
Anyway, I've been lurking on here for a while - I find this to be a pretty nice and friendly place. Unlike some other places (cough Reddit cough).
So, it is now time to say Hello.
HELLO!
Thanks to everyone out there for all the info you've given. Been great! Hope to see you around!
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