linkinpark9812
Plinker
Hello fellow Hoosiers! My name is Miles. I am from Munster, Indiana (Located in Lake County)
I just recently turned 18 and for my B-day present, I went to Deb's Gun Range in Hammond with my dad.
They do not have many gun's to rent, so i choose the Glock 19C (Cal. 9mm). This was the first time I ever shot a gun (beside BB's lol). My dad has shot before but it was a long time ago. So the guy behind the counter gives us a quick safety lesson, and we are on our way down stairs.
Just before we did, I found out just how loud a gunshot from a handgun is. Even from upstairs it sounded like a BIG explosion. So we went down there and one person was down there firing. MAN was it loud, even with ear protection (he may have been firing a .45 or .357, because my 9mm didn't seem as loud). So I look at the gun, get a feel for it. I was glad that I was looking into Glocks and SiG's months before this so i knew what i was handed (sort of).
So I loaded it. And for some reason i thought pulling the trigger for the first time was the hardest, because you don't know what to expect. So all I did was aim and fire. The kick was nothing, due to it being a 9mm WITH a compensator (19C). I shot 100 shots and did pretty damn good hitting a target 50 feet away (granted I was aiming and paused between shots.
I hope to go back again and practice shorter range, without aiming, for self defense. probably practice rapid fire and such, anything that would help in self defense situations in close proximity.
My parents agreed they will let me carry at 21. I plan on getting a SiG P229 with a caliber of .40
When I get money, I am going to take a NRA class at Deb's Gun Range.
Sorry about typing a whole story. Once I get started, its hard to stop lol.
Also, I am very interested in just about any electronics (especially computers) and I am very knowledgeable in that area. I am also interested in Law Enforcement (all aspects). I got interested in Police (and guns) when I was robbed outside my house. No weapon was displayed but some force was used. but that is another story all together. If you really want to hear it, I could post the police report on here.
I am glad I found these forums. I like having a forum where I can talk to people that are nearby, better understand the laws in this fine state, and learn from others that have experience.
Thanks for having me here!
I just recently turned 18 and for my B-day present, I went to Deb's Gun Range in Hammond with my dad.
They do not have many gun's to rent, so i choose the Glock 19C (Cal. 9mm). This was the first time I ever shot a gun (beside BB's lol). My dad has shot before but it was a long time ago. So the guy behind the counter gives us a quick safety lesson, and we are on our way down stairs.
Just before we did, I found out just how loud a gunshot from a handgun is. Even from upstairs it sounded like a BIG explosion. So we went down there and one person was down there firing. MAN was it loud, even with ear protection (he may have been firing a .45 or .357, because my 9mm didn't seem as loud). So I look at the gun, get a feel for it. I was glad that I was looking into Glocks and SiG's months before this so i knew what i was handed (sort of).
So I loaded it. And for some reason i thought pulling the trigger for the first time was the hardest, because you don't know what to expect. So all I did was aim and fire. The kick was nothing, due to it being a 9mm WITH a compensator (19C). I shot 100 shots and did pretty damn good hitting a target 50 feet away (granted I was aiming and paused between shots.
I hope to go back again and practice shorter range, without aiming, for self defense. probably practice rapid fire and such, anything that would help in self defense situations in close proximity.
My parents agreed they will let me carry at 21. I plan on getting a SiG P229 with a caliber of .40
When I get money, I am going to take a NRA class at Deb's Gun Range.
Sorry about typing a whole story. Once I get started, its hard to stop lol.
Also, I am very interested in just about any electronics (especially computers) and I am very knowledgeable in that area. I am also interested in Law Enforcement (all aspects). I got interested in Police (and guns) when I was robbed outside my house. No weapon was displayed but some force was used. but that is another story all together. If you really want to hear it, I could post the police report on here.
I am glad I found these forums. I like having a forum where I can talk to people that are nearby, better understand the laws in this fine state, and learn from others that have experience.
Thanks for having me here!
. I've been to Deb's. All gun fire will sound louder there because it is an indoor range. It's a great place to learn about firearms.
