Re: O.T. Getting scared

Posted by SweetFeet on August 02, 2012 at 06:03:53 from (70.35.110.213):

In Reply to: O.T. Getting scared posted by Row Crop on August 02, 2012 at 03:46:55:

Row Crop, (sorry... really long - you may know or will pick up info in class, but may enlighten someone)

My husband and I and are members of the N R A and both have carry/conceal permits. We strongly encourage any qualified and interested persons to take the class (thereby you have a permit to purchase, but still need to apply for permit to carry/conceal in our state) or obtain a permit and purchase a handgun (but then cannot carry/conceal). *Stressing that one should FIRST learn from an experienced person, how to safely handle, load, fire and clean a firearm - and keep it away from children.

I carry very frequently when traveling alone or with my kids. I feel much safer knowing I can protect myself and kids if needed. I also purchased a laser site for my .38 revolver and it is very accurate. I don't expect that I will ever need to use my pistol for personal protection - but will be glad to have it if I ever do need it.

The carry/conceal class is very informative and the range shooting test is fun. My range test ended up being held outdoors when it was -20 degrees. I am just thankful there was no wind... it was REALLY COLD! I used a 9mm Beretta for the range test (no laser on this one) - it was so cold I could barely load the magazine with 5 rounds (it holds 15)...fingers went numb. My instructor (a retired policeman) said to my husband, "Sir, your wife is a very good shot - I would recommend keeping on her good side." We both just laughed with him - he was a great instructor and helped one feel at ease during the range test.

Some important points stressed by my instructor:
1. Purchase the largest caliber pistol that you can comfortably handle (I had thought to buy a .22 semiauto... but he said a magazine full of .22's will not even phase someone who is all hopped up on drugs like Meth.)
2. He also recommended a revolver for less experienced persons instead of a semi-auto because they are much simpler to operate... since semi-auto's can malfunction in a variety of ways.
3. Practice, practice, practice - until you are really comfortable with all aspects of handling the pistol (he said you should be able to load it in your sleep... or at least in the dark).
4. Keep it cleaned and oiled, ALWAYS (a gummed-up gun is no good in a life or death situation).
5. Buy "personal protection" ammunition... is not supposed to be able to travel through walls - so others in your home (or your neighbor's home, if you live in town) will be safer if you do need to use the pistol for protection.

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