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January 14, 2008, 12:47 AM
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Join Date: October 20, 2007
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Completed NRA Basic pistol training course today.....
hello all,
In my persuit of a better undertstanding of firearm/pistol safety I completed a course out here in Long Island with a really fun and cool instructor. Got there at 3pm and left by 6:30pm..... I asked a ton of questions, got a free gun lock, some pamphlets and books on gun safety, learned how to operate a Glock 19, load, unload, disassemble, clean and reassemble. The best part of the class was the live fire practice.......I wish I had taken video or still photos to show my buddies lol, but anyway, I got to have some fun and fired off like 110+ 9mm rounds through the instructors Glock 19. In the end I'm not sure if I'll ever buy a Glock though, but I'll be shopping for a Beretta or Kahr when the time comes.... |
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January 14, 2008, 01:13 AM
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Glad you did have fun.
Lots of stuff to know out there and taking classes gives you a jump start on a life time of learning. |
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January 14, 2008, 01:31 AM
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Yep, and the instructor was a really cool guy too, and I can see him and I being shootin buddies......I'm gonna try to take his intermediate and advanced classes also when the dough rolls in....
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January 14, 2008, 08:26 PM
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Way to go. The instructor make a huge difference.
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January 14, 2008, 08:50 PM
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Same here. Did a local class back in December in order to get my CHL and the instructor really made it enjoyable. Especially since I hadn't been shooting in quite a while it was nice to get a refresher course in the basics and to update my grip and stance.
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January 14, 2008, 08:58 PM
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Good for you..BUT..Dont rule out GLOCKS, they are great....did you save your target ? was this your first shoot ? I still have my first target...What a difference from then and now. I started w/the G23 (I know, not he best first time gun but i didnt know any better) bought one about 2 weeks after my class and been in love ever since..I think b/c I was so terrible w/it the first time, I was determined to buy one and get good w/it. No regrets its my favorite....But whatever you choose, good shooting and have fun !
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January 14, 2008, 09:07 PM
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DonLu.....
I looked thru the Glock catalog and kinda like the .45 ACP Glock 21C it'll be on the shopping list once my NYC pistol permit comes in, if ever lol.... yeah i saved all my targets.... I also read thru the textbooks I got from class, and am beginning to see what I am doing wrong with my shooting technique..... gotta practice... |
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January 14, 2008, 09:19 PM
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Okay, no cheating. Name the four "commandments" of gun safety.
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January 14, 2008, 10:21 PM
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point in safe direction
keep finger off trigger until ready to shoot keep gun unloaded till ready to fire..... forgot the last one......wait there are 3 |
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January 14, 2008, 10:44 PM
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Jammed,
First Rule: All guns are considered loaded.
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January 14, 2008, 11:29 PM
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Quote:
Just kidding.  Congrats on getting off to a good start. And I second the Glock recommendation, though it's best to try a variety of guns, if possible, and pick the one that you feel most comfortable with. Good luck!
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January 15, 2008, 12:38 AM
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Quote:
 Jeez, I've really been blowing that one out of the water. |
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January 15, 2008, 07:31 AM
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Congrats,
The biggie I was looking for was "know your target & what's beyond". That's so often discussed (or forgotten) on these forums. Treat all guns as loaded Finger off trigger until ready to shoot, Quote:
Keep the muzzle in a safe direction. ~ just wanted to let you know that I didn't ask without knowing~ Be safe!
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Only the ignorant find ignorance to be bliss. Only those of us who know better will suffer from it. Last edited by Tanzer; January 15, 2008 at 05:37 PM. |
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January 15, 2008, 11:10 PM
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Thanks tanzer....
those points were covered in class |
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