The course was aimed at people who have never shot a gun before, and was definitely at the right level for them. I've been to the range several times and have some friends who have drilled into me the safety laws, showed me how to clean the gun, etc, so for me there wasn't a huge amount of new...
I completed my first training course today, and it was a really positive experience, so I figured I'd share it with you guys!
I went to Tactical Firearms Training and the course was taught by the owner, Guy Relford. His presentation style was laid back, VERY knowledgeable, and I loved that...
I got my LTCH a few months back. I still haven't actually carried anywhere, but I've visited the range a few more times and felt much better about it :)
A bit of an update -
I talked to my doc, and she seemed fine with it. I was totally expecting a little pushback, and she did say "why do you feel like you need a gun?" to which I explained that I already own one, I enjoy going to the range, and I just want the convenience of a LTCH. She wrote...
Wow Ljungman - yes, I totally understand why they ask. I wouldn't want to be the bunny... but I'm assuming this person either got a lifetime LTCH before any treatment or they lied on the app? There aren't too many ways for the "powers that be" to actually find out about that because of HIPPA...
I plan on calling my doc Monday to try and get the paperwork and keep going over and over what to say in my mind. If she, for some reason, is very anti-gun and ends up saying "I don't think you need to have that license" - then what? That'd be overstepping her professional bounds, but what...
I had no idea you could OC in Indiana before I joined this site. I've never seen anyone do it either, beyond uniformed officers. Before I knew the laws it probably would have made me nervous, especially in a park with my kid. (My thoughts about firearms have evolved quite a bit recently)...
I just applied for my LTCH online and they asked about being treated for an psychiatric, emotional or mental illness.
I had mild post-partum depression after having my son 3 years ago, so technically the answer to that question was "yes", but UGH, that's embarrassing. Will anyone else admit...
I held my first firearm at Atterbury. Part of the reason I became a gun owner was because of my experience there. It felt safe, efficient, like a precision sport. Had that gone differently I know I would not have overcome my bias against guns. I wish it were closer to home, but I picked up...
A guy at my office was fired for referring to our interns as "dirty little mongrels" in an email to the entire company. In his defense, he did say "j/k".
That'll teach me to do more research. I recently bought a Mosquito, but haven't gotten it to the range yet. If I get out this weekend, I'll let you know how it does.
Hi Fenway - nope, not me.
As far as assumptions - you guys are spot on!
Female - yup! And yes, my name is Jen.
My kiddos are a bit too young for the range I think (1 & 3 yrs).
And yes... I do play D&D.
The gun I got at the show is a Sig Sauer Mosquito. I loved the feel of the...
So, background: I was never a huge fan of firearms. They scared me and I couldn't see myself ever using deadly force. Then I had two children, and my attitude changed quite a bit. These kiddos depend on me, and with increased crime in my area, I know I would do anything in the world to...