GUN safety training course

[h2co-pilot]

I dunno about actually getting one, it is really not me. Unless of course they have a Gucci or Prada design or a pink one. Maybe a cute holster. I would just feel totally out of character buying one.

Originally Posted by DDWH

Get your blackbelt!

I took Krav Maga classes and believe me, I'm not afraid to bite, kick or rip a ball.


But I am little and thought that I would feel more comfortable if I knew how to use one. Or at least have him at hello.

[H2Blondie]

Kel-Tec makes pink ones...no excuse now. Their 380 is a nice size if you plan on carrying it concealed.

[dеiтайожни]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

I dunno about actually getting one, it is really not me. Unless of course they have a Gucci or Prada design or a pink one. Maybe a cute holster. I would just feel totally out of character buying one.

Here you go, a Gucci Glock.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by d?i???????

Here you go, a Gucci Glock.

This one is for the homies.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

This one is for the homies.

Now that's some funny $hit!

[Idaho-Hummer]

Originally Posted by Big Z

Now that's some funny $hit!

x2

[ssgharkness020147]

CP,
Every range in my area always has an instructor. Now, generally they do not work at the range, but instead are some old timer that is retired and has been certified to instruct people on all the do's and dont's of shooting. I would advise you go this route to begin. The instructors will tell you everything you need to know on how to begin shooting, starting with the most rudimentary basics and going on up from there. Also, there are a number of guns at their disposal for you to try. Guns are all different CP, the caliber will affect the amount of recoil quite a bit. The angle of the "handle" aka grip will affect how the recoil impacts your body alot. This can make or break weather or not you like the gun, its all about how it shoots. Different strokes for different folks. If you want to start I say go for it. Its a great sport and can be alot of fun, but get someone qualified to instruct you and be safe. Oh and if the robber comes for you do me a favor: put a cap in that boyz ass.

[deserth3]

If you don't want a gun you can always get a dog. A Belgian Malinois or Tervuren make great guard dogs (cops use them), love to play and are always ready to do something. They weight in at 50 lbs.
Mine is a mix but she scares everyone who comes to the door.
Downside; If you have kids get a puppy. Mine is a rescue and you can tell the child she was with was never taught how to treat a dog. Now I have to watch her like a hawk around little kids.

If you get a gun, I'd suggest a semi-automatic. When you're panicy and someone's breaking in the front door, it's a lot easier to insert a clip than put bullets in a revolver.

[funkzilla]

spaz 12-guage...riot gun. make no mistakes leave no evidence.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

Here you go, a Gucci Glock.

Since I know that's not your style

here:

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

I took Krav Maga classes and believe me, I'm not afraid to bite, kick or rip a ball.

Is that why Moonie is so feisty?

Also, was there a description of the assailant? I'm sure the Elcovans would appreciate it so they could know who to be on the look out for.

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Also, was there a description of the assailant? I'm sure the Elcovans would appreciate it so they could know who to be on the look out for.

Black male. He was pretending to work on his car in a near-by mall parking lot and came up from behind her and choked her and threw her in her back seat and duct taped her until letting her go when he was done running errands or whatever. The scary thing was getting her address. It was never on the news so I assume there was a threat. She is a really nice older woman (50's probably), from what I understand she was bruised pretty badly. I thought someone was murdered with all the forensic units that were here. He had gloves on.

I was kidding about the designer guns. But I will be looking at my options and let you all know what I do. I would never carry and have to be safe with children in the house. Ken said he will help me figure stuff out as I don't even know what a magazine is etc. I may end up getting one as he said most of his are automatic and powerful and the only revolver he has is 357 or something and he said it will prolly be too powerful for a beginner.

I have said it before, I scare myself waiting for the toast to pop up out of the toaster and opening those pilsbury dough cans that pop open. So it should be interesting. Who knows, I could have an inner GI Jane or Gangsta bish.

[GLBLWARMR]

Pump action shot guns are the best for home defense. With pistols, even with alot of training, there is a chance you could miss. I have only had two breakins into my house. Once I was not home. The other time we were sleeping. We heard them screwing with the slider. So I grabbed my shotgun and came out of the bedroom. I racked the son of a bitch once and the fvckers heard it and ran away. To bad I wanted to shoot them. The reason I say go with pump action is everyone knows that sound and if they hear that they will not hang around.

For everyday personal defense while walking around on the street, the best is tasers or pepper spray and self defense courses. If you go with pepper spray go with the kind with dye in them. Not only does it blind the person it will dye their skin so if they get away they will be easy to find.

[f5fstop]

Ya'll live in the south, so call the local Sheriff department and ask them if they run a self-defense or handgun safety course. When I lived in TN, I helped teach one with the local Sheriffs, and we had people from all walks of life come into the class. There were those that hated handguns, but someone in the house had them, so they were smart enough to know they should at least learn the basics, we had those who grew up with them, but smart enough to know you can always learn something new, etc.

If that is not a possibility, contact the NRA, their instructors are usually pretty damn good and they offer all sorts of training.

[lotus4s]

Originally Posted by GLBLWARMR

I racked the son of a bitch once and the fvckers heard it and ran away.

An old retired deputy told me once, "it doesn't matter what nationality or color they are, everybody speaks shotgun".

[PARAGON]

I practice the run the other way while firing backwards drills

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by deserth3

If you don't want a gun you can always get a dog.

They've got a "dog".

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

Black male. He was pretending to work on his car...

This is a conspiracy.

[BlueTJCO]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Is that why Moonie is so feisty?

You know I'm not feisty ........But I agree that Krav Maga Classes are the way to go. You learn a lot of valuable "street tactics" as they would call them in defending yourself with the maximum force available. Krav Maga is a downright lethal self defense martial art.

[BlueTJCO]

Oh, and your local Wal Mart will have a list of places near you that have "Firearms Safety Courses" I think...At least ours did...