Carrying! A personal thing! - Page 3

The Tourist · July 25, 2007, 10:27 AM

"May not meet the ballistic's criteria for many"

I'm not far from your age, I'm 57, and I've learned a few wrinkles about making life's choices.

First, go see Jack Nickelson's speech to Dennis Hopper in "Easy Rider." It says a lot about using your own choices and freedoms--and how those choices will be perceived by people, and unfortunately, your friends.

Having said that, I'm against any activity, be that a hobby, belief, diet or discipline, where a slavish attitude becomes the driving force.

You have made a choice which enhances your life. This is a personal decision and one that should not tolerate nagging. Most people don't know the difference between fighting with guns and fighting tooth decay. Do your own research, and live by your own codes.

The biggest problem I have with advice is sifting out the BS.

xrocket · July 25, 2007, 10:37 AM

Very well said!

dreamcastdre · July 25, 2007, 12:50 PM

I've got to say, I know nothing about guns at all (I just bought my first gun ever July 21st for self defense) but reading through this thread has made me respect the depth of knowledge you guys have on the subject. This has been a really enlightening thread for me; good stuff, that's all

Playboypenguin · July 25, 2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

I've got to say, I know nothing about guns at all (I just bought my first gun ever July 21st for self defense)

One thing you are going to have to learn real fast is that you are not allowed to make statements like that without telling us what you bought..and preferably posting pics.

dreamcastdre · July 25, 2007, 01:11 PM

LOL, sorry about that Playboypenguin. I got a Beretta PX4 .40. I haven't gotten out to a gun range yet (planning on doing that this weekend) but I am looking forward to it

JunyTuck · July 25, 2007, 05:46 PM

The Tourist,
Thanks that's sound advice! Live by your own code and what works for you and ignore the incessant nagging and BS all too prevalent on gun forums.

threegun · July 25, 2007, 06:14 PM

Dreamcast, I've got the PX4 storm in 9mm and it is wonderful. Nice to see a newbie get a great 1st gun.

gunmetal · July 25, 2007, 07:28 PM

JunyTuck,

as a general rule I agree with you, there's plenty of crap on the 'boards. But it's not all crap.

http://actionsbyt.blogspot.com/search?q=NAA+Guardian

Is that the model you have? If so, there are some things pointed out there that you might want to be aware of.

HTH.

July 25, 2007, 10:27 AM	#51
The Tourist Junior member Join Date: June 20, 2005 Posts: 2,348	"May not meet the ballistic's criteria for many" I'm not far from your age, I'm 57, and I've learned a few wrinkles about making life's choices. First, go see Jack Nickelson's speech to Dennis Hopper in "Easy Rider." It says a lot about using your own choices and freedoms--and how those choices will be perceived by people, and unfortunately, your friends. Having said that, I'm against any activity, be that a hobby, belief, diet or discipline, where a slavish attitude becomes the driving force. You have made a choice which enhances your life. This is a personal decision and one that should not tolerate nagging. Most people don't know the difference between fighting with guns and fighting tooth decay. Do your own research, and live by your own codes. The biggest problem I have with advice is sifting out the BS.

July 25, 2007, 10:37 AM	#52
xrocket Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Posts: 549	Very well said!

July 25, 2007, 12:50 PM	#53
dreamcastdre Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3	I've got to say, I know nothing about guns at all (I just bought my first gun ever July 21st for self defense) but reading through this thread has made me respect the depth of knowledge you guys have on the subject. This has been a really enlightening thread for me; good stuff, that's all

July 25, 2007, 01:11 PM	#55
dreamcastdre Junior Member Join Date: July 21, 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3	LOL, sorry about that Playboypenguin. I got a Beretta PX4 .40. I haven't gotten out to a gun range yet (planning on doing that this weekend) but I am looking forward to it

July 25, 2007, 05:46 PM	#56
JunyTuck Member Join Date: June 26, 2007 Posts: 92	The Tourist, Thanks that's sound advice! Live by your own code and what works for you and ignore the incessant nagging and BS all too prevalent on gun forums.

July 25, 2007, 06:14 PM	#57
threegun Junior member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 4,000	Dreamcast, I've got the PX4 storm in 9mm and it is wonderful. Nice to see a newbie get a great 1st gun.

July 25, 2007, 07:28 PM	#58
gunmetal Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Posts: 67	JunyTuck, as a general rule I agree with you, there's plenty of crap on the 'boards. But it's not all crap. http://actionsbyt.blogspot.com/search?q=NAA+Guardian Is that the model you have? If so, there are some things pointed out there that you might want to be aware of. HTH.