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8lugLJ:
--- Quote from: Big Dave on February 07, 2020, 09:19:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: jd30005 on February 07, 2020, 07:11:21 PM ---I took my wife to the range one time. She immediately was disturbed by the fact that she felt like anyone could shoot anyone else at any time. I didn’t really have a strong enough argument to change her mind. So, No more range for my wife.
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I feel the same way about a shooting range. I grew up shooting in the back yard. We did it once a year before deer season to make sure the scopes were still on. No stranger to being around guns but when it came to carrying it was a weird experience. I started by carrying a empty pistol around the house, then a full magazine & finally one on the chamber. This was all a graduated procedure. Carrying a loaded weapon with no safety was nerve wracking at first but you always remember to use the most important rule, finger off the trigger.
When we do get to the range it's just us, no on else.
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Id be willing to bet 80% or better that have their permit dont even carry everyday, and of the 20% that do, maybe 1% have formal training. Im 100% do wtf you want in life as long as it doesnt harm others or property, but I have seen more than one negligent discharge, very poor handling, and have even left the range because of idiots. I am lucky and have my own range now so I dont have to deal with the public. Training is key, it needs to be pushed, but im not sure mandatory would ever fly. We all need to pay attention to SB 281 that was just stealthily introduced by a Commie in ATL back in December, which looks almost identical to California's garbage gun laws.
BigMike:
--- Quote from: Jeeptrk on February 12, 2020, 09:19:15 AM ---
--- Quote from: Big Dave on February 07, 2020, 09:19:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: jd30005 on February 07, 2020, 07:11:21 PM ---I took my wife to the range one time. She immediately was disturbed by the fact that she felt like anyone could shoot anyone else at any time. I didn’t really have a strong enough argument to change her mind. So, No more range for my wife.
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I feel the same way about a shooting range. I grew up shooting in the back yard. We did it once a year before deer season to make sure the scopes were still on. No stranger to being around guns but when it came to carrying it was a weird experience. I started by carrying a empty pistol around the house, then a full magazine & finally one on the chamber. This was all a graduated procedure. Carrying a loaded weapon with no safety was nerve wracking at first but you always remember to use the most important rule, finger off the trigger.
When we do get to the range it's just us, no on else.
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Id be willing to bet 80% or better that have their permit dont even carry everyday, and of the 20% that do, maybe 1% have formal training. Im 100% do wtf you want in life as long as it doesnt harm others or property, but I have seen more than one negligent discharge, very poor handling, and have even left the range because of idiots. I am lucky and have my own range now so I dont have to deal with the public. Training is key, it needs to be pushed, but im not sure mandatory would ever fly. We all need to pay attention to SB 281 that was just stealthily introduced by a Commie in ATL back in December, which looks almost identical to California's garbage gun laws.
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Well said. I carry all of the time. I get to the range about 6-7 times a year and mainly shoot the guns I carry. I look at the people around when I'm at the range and won't hesitate to get the range officer is someone isn't handling their weapon properly. I participate in a couple shooting events each year as well. GSSF and bowling pin matches. I do okay but nowhere near the top. I want to get more training for tactical situations, but feel I'd do fine if God forbid, I ever had to draw my weapon.
Who here has taken tactical training besides Justin? Interested to get references on some places.
patman:
--- Quote from: BigMike on February 12, 2020, 09:57:59 AM ---
--- Quote from: Jeeptrk on February 12, 2020, 09:19:15 AM ---
--- Quote from: Big Dave on February 07, 2020, 09:19:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: jd30005 on February 07, 2020, 07:11:21 PM ---I took my wife to the range one time. She immediately was disturbed by the fact that she felt like anyone could shoot anyone else at any time. I didn’t really have a strong enough argument to change her mind. So, No more range for my wife.
--- End quote ---
I feel the same way about a shooting range. I grew up shooting in the back yard. We did it once a year before deer season to make sure the scopes were still on. No stranger to being around guns but when it came to carrying it was a weird experience. I started by carrying a empty pistol around the house, then a full magazine & finally one on the chamber. This was all a graduated procedure. Carrying a loaded weapon with no safety was nerve wracking at first but you always remember to use the most important rule, finger off the trigger.
When we do get to the range it's just us, no on else.
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Id be willing to bet 80% or better that have their permit dont even carry everyday, and of the 20% that do, maybe 1% have formal training. Im 100% do wtf you want in life as long as it doesnt harm others or property, but I have seen more than one negligent discharge, very poor handling, and have even left the range because of idiots. I am lucky and have my own range now so I dont have to deal with the public. Training is key, it needs to be pushed, but im not sure mandatory would ever fly. We all need to pay attention to SB 281 that was just stealthily introduced by a Commie in ATL back in December, which looks almost identical to California's garbage gun laws.
--- End quote ---
Well said. I carry all of the time. I get to the range about 6-7 times a year and mainly shoot the guns I carry. I look at the people around when I'm at the range and won't hesitate to get the range officer is someone isn't handling their weapon properly. I participate in a couple shooting events each year as well. GSSF and bowling pin matches. I do okay but nowhere near the top. I want to get more training for tactical situations, but feel I'd do fine if God forbid, I ever had to draw my weapon.
Who here has taken tactical training besides Justin? Interested to get references on some places.
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Yall should train together
Will:
--- Quote from: BigMike on February 12, 2020, 09:57:59 AM ---
Who here has taken tactical training besides Justin? Interested to get references on some places.
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Mark Tolleson. He's the director of training at Elk River in Pelham, TN. If that's not close enough for you, I'm sure he can recommend some others as well.
http://www.elkrivertrainingcenter.com/?fbclid=IwAR2bBg9Td50SVwRcK-d4rIsdstbhTcUTnAqNTT1Mo5doDi5h0jMzyRd6W44
Mark used to be a member on here. My wife and I got to spend some time at the Durhamtown range with him and Glenn Mitts about 10 years ago and that was the most productive few hours of training I've ever gotten. It was a priceless experience in all honesty. Both great dudes.
tcdawg:
--- Quote from: Jeeptrk on February 12, 2020, 09:19:15 AM ---
--- Quote from: Big Dave on February 07, 2020, 09:19:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: jd30005 on February 07, 2020, 07:11:21 PM ---I took my wife to the range one time. She immediately was disturbed by the fact that she felt like anyone could shoot anyone else at any time. I didn’t really have a strong enough argument to change her mind. So, No more range for my wife.
--- End quote ---
I feel the same way about a shooting range. I grew up shooting in the back yard. We did it once a year before deer season to make sure the scopes were still on. No stranger to being around guns but when it came to carrying it was a weird experience. I started by carrying a empty pistol around the house, then a full magazine & finally one on the chamber. This was all a graduated procedure. Carrying a loaded weapon with no safety was nerve wracking at first but you always remember to use the most important rule, finger off the trigger.
When we do get to the range it's just us, no on else.
--- End quote ---
Id be willing to bet 80% or better that have their permit dont even carry everyday, and of the 20% that do, maybe 1% have formal training. Im 100% do wtf you want in life as long as it doesnt harm others or property, but I have seen more than one negligent discharge, very poor handling, and have even left the range because of idiots. I am lucky and have my own range now so I dont have to deal with the public. Training is key, it needs to be pushed, but im not sure mandatory would ever fly. We all need to pay attention to SB 281 that was just stealthily introduced by a Commie in ATL back in December, which looks almost identical to California's garbage gun laws.
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GA SB 281 is complete horsecrap...I would like to say that there is no way it would ever even get out of committee but who the hell knows.
http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/187792.pdf
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