My Dad was a Military Policeman. At home he had a .22 revolver, .22 rifle and a .410 shotgun. He taught me gun safety when I was around 7.
When I was older I had a few chances to shoot with my rural friends. I shot .44 and .45 handguns, .22 and .300 rifles (yet to fire a shotgun). They rotate through 5-10 guns every few years or so.
About 4 years ago I started thinking about protection, and learning more about gun history and safety (I'm fascinated and can't get enough). Shows like American Guns and Top Shot only multiplied that interest. Although my wife hated guns, I began to look into my options. I didn't really have the money to buy a gun so I just looked.
I read on a forum about Makarovs and all the good and bad. I was intrigued with the good points and the bad points didn't bother me one bit. I became a Makarovnik and an expert...(maybe?)
Because of the fear of helplessness from all the shootings lately, my wife, one day, out of the blue said, "I think you should get a gun." Since times a-wasting (for my preferences) on Makarov availability and pricing, and ammo is going up, at the next gun show that came around I got the only Mak there. My first gun, at 39 years of age. She also got me a LTCH for my birthday.
I've always supported the second amendment, but especially lately. It feels good to exercise my right and freedom. I'm gonna get a lifetime NRA membership as soon as I can save up. I've been studying the Magpul Dynamic Handgun DVD's. Good stuff there. I believe training is imperative for anyone carrying.
When I was older I had a few chances to shoot with my rural friends. I shot .44 and .45 handguns, .22 and .300 rifles (yet to fire a shotgun). They rotate through 5-10 guns every few years or so.
About 4 years ago I started thinking about protection, and learning more about gun history and safety (I'm fascinated and can't get enough). Shows like American Guns and Top Shot only multiplied that interest. Although my wife hated guns, I began to look into my options. I didn't really have the money to buy a gun so I just looked.
I read on a forum about Makarovs and all the good and bad. I was intrigued with the good points and the bad points didn't bother me one bit. I became a Makarovnik and an expert...(maybe?)
Because of the fear of helplessness from all the shootings lately, my wife, one day, out of the blue said, "I think you should get a gun." Since times a-wasting (for my preferences) on Makarov availability and pricing, and ammo is going up, at the next gun show that came around I got the only Mak there. My first gun, at 39 years of age. She also got me a LTCH for my birthday.
I've always supported the second amendment, but especially lately. It feels good to exercise my right and freedom. I'm gonna get a lifetime NRA membership as soon as I can save up. I've been studying the Magpul Dynamic Handgun DVD's. Good stuff there. I believe training is imperative for anyone carrying.
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