This is a discussion on New to guns within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the DefensiveCarry.com Forum Office category; Hi folks, I'm a 33 year old nerd who has just purchased his first handgun (XD 45 4" Compact) and is very happy with it. ...
Array
Hi folks,
I'm a 33 year old nerd who has just purchased his first handgun (XD 45 4" Compact) and is very happy with it. I have no prior firearms training or experience. I'm in the process of learning about the proper use of my weapon, acquainting myself with the laws in my state with respect to self defense, and registering for my CHP.
Not really much else to say. I hope to do more reading than posting to start with. So much to learn!
Array
Welcome from Michigan!
"Mind own business"
"Always cut cards"
Array
Welcome from Virginia.
Step 1: Acquire the tool.
Step 2: Train. But train wisely. There is a significant difference between training to shoot holes in a bullseye, and training to prevail on the street and in your home.
Last edited by Bandolero; April 6th, 2010 at 12:23 PM.
Array
Howdy!
Timid people sleep peacefully at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
Molôn Labé!
Array
Now, to save money...........get a Ruger semi auto .22..............a few bricks of 22 LR..........and shoot shoot shoot!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the club!
Array
Welcome from Delaware.
from Central Florida!
ret
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
***********************************
Certified Glock Armorer
NRA Life Member
Array
Welcome from California!
John
Assault is a behavior, not a device.
"Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party
Lifetime NRA member
Array
Welcome from Kentucky!
Array
Welcome from TX
Array
Welcome from Ohio
Skip Griffith
Korean War Vet
Discharged as S/Sgt, 11th Airborne Div
Welcome from another Floridian. Nice choice of weapon!
I have the XD45 Service model and can think of nothing else I would rather have purchased. It has been good to me for three years now.
I also suggest you buy something smaller in caliber, .22LR or a 9mm for target practice. Ammo for the .45acp is getting expensive and hard to locate sometimes.
Just remember, treat the gun as if it is ALWAYS loaded and be safe!
“I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.”
- Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004
Array
Welcome from South Florida
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
Welcome from Alabama
Noli nothis permittere te terere
Lord, Grant me a good sword and no need to use it.
Array
Welcome aboard from Jersey.
The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.
Posting Permissions
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks
Reply With Quote
