I see alot of VA out there...but where in VA? - Page 8

Rmac58 · September 2nd, 2008, 07:57 AM

I'm a member at Black Creek, I understand they are full right now, but check at the first of the year. Guests of members are welcome. Otherwise there is Va. Conservation Park on Charles City Rd.
The indoor range in Midlothian insists you purchase their ammo, and I heard not very nice things about them. I have never been there, there is a closer indoor range to me, I visit every now and again.

Spike32 · November 5th, 2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Passa Fist

I live in Florida now but was born in Fairfax. Lived in Centreville, Manassas, Warrenton and Culpeper. I hope to be living in Virginia again by the end of 2008.

Question: Since I already have a CCW, how hard will it be to obtain one in Virginia and can I get one from Va now while living in Florida?

Thanks.

Your Florida CCW is good for VA, so you can just keep it, or get both. Getting both gives you coverage in about 32 states.

Checking in from Newport News. I usually shoot at a private club.

Juggernaut · November 5th, 2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spike32

Your Florida CCW is good for VA, so you can just keep it, or get both. Getting both gives you coverage in about 32 states.

Checking in from Newport News. I usually shoot at a private club.

LGC by any chance?

dizzysmurf03 · November 14th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Hopewell here, near the Prince George line. Good to see some other local people here. I grew up around plenty of rifles, but my wife is pretty much anti-gun. I respect her opinions, but it's been six years since I've handled any firearms.. I think it's time to have some protection again, and I'm turning in my CHP application tomorrow after work.

Honestly, I'm not very familiar with handguns, other than the basics of how they work, how to handle, ect.. That's not the same as hands on training time though, so I'll be doing some practice with whatever gun I finally decide on.

I'm looking at purchasing a High Point .45 ACP, I found one that's just been broken in, is in good condition, and is a good price for something to learn with. ($140)

I would really like to find something left handed, as I'm a south paw, but everything I've seen is way out of my price range, so I think I'll just train myself to automatically go to a straight forward stance when shooting to keep shells off of me.

I could go wheel gun, which in all reality would be better for me to learn with when it comes to being a beginner with handguns.. but I'm a hefty guy and I don't think a wheel would be very comfortable to CC every day, which is my goal.

So, for now I'm gonna find a semi auto to learn with, and work with it until I'm comfortable handling it.

Should I be looking at another caliber as a first handgun? I'm limited as far as price goes, which is frustrating, but I do want to get something I can learn with and possibly CC until I can drop the coin on a better model. I'm probably not going to be going over $200 right now. Everyone local chime in if you know of a better option to purchase.

And thanks to everyone on this forum! I've been learning a LOT of great stuff here since I found the site!

Nelson Muntz · November 15th, 2008, 07:29 AM

Welcome home DS.
Calibre, frame, type, etc. can be resolved by renting a weapon at your local range, if they have the facility for such. Some do. You can find the right one for you without buying and know what you're comfortable with.

When you do select and practice you should spend a little time shooting for accuracy with your weak hand. I'm a southpaw and do that too. I'm sometimes surprised by how well I can shoot weak side. Good luck, be safe.

GWRedDragon · November 15th, 2008, 08:18 AM

Hello from the People's Republic of Arlington!

bundeswehrvet · November 15th, 2008, 09:39 AM

LGC member.

propex · November 20th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Chester Va by way of Arlington, Falls Church and Warrenton. Fort Lee is suppose to have a gun club that I heard was open to the public to join. There is an Izack Walton League range in New Kent but you have to be a member. To the Thomas Dale crowd my son played for LC Bird

Juggernaut · November 20th, 2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bundeswehrvet

LGC member.

We should get up some time at the club.

Ghettokracker71 · November 21st, 2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmac58

I'm a member at Black Creek, I understand they are full right now, but check at the first of the year. Guests of members are welcome. Otherwise there is Va. Conservation Park on Charles City Rd.
The indoor range in Midlothian insists you purchase their ammo, and I heard not very nice things about them. I have never been there, there is a closer indoor range to me, I visit every now and again.

Been there several times. Talking about D&P behind Sourthern Gun World on midlothian turnpike (by the old cloverleaf mall and chippenham. ) They are incredibly pricey. I usually goto straight shooters on the BLVD in colonial heights going towards the petersburg bridge, they changed hands,and I haven't had the chance to go since its new ownership?

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Originally Posted by propex

Chester Va by way of Arlington, Falls Church and Warrenton. Fort Lee is suppose to have a gun club that I heard was open to the public to join. There is an Izack Walton League range in New Kent but you have to be a member. To the Thomas Dale crowd my son played for LC Bird

Haha, good ol bird and dale. Your in my neck of the woods. Chester/C Heights

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September 2nd, 2008, 07:57 AM	#71
Rmac58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hopewell, Va Posts: 347	I'm a member at Black Creek, I understand they are full right now, but check at the first of the year. Guests of members are welcome. Otherwise there is Va. Conservation Park on Charles City Rd. The indoor range in Midlothian insists you purchase their ammo, and I heard not very nice things about them. I have never been there, there is a closer indoor range to me, I visit every now and again.

November 14th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#74
dizzysmurf03 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hopewell, VA. Posts: 16	Hopewell here, near the Prince George line. Good to see some other local people here. I grew up around plenty of rifles, but my wife is pretty much anti-gun. I respect her opinions, but it's been six years since I've handled any firearms.. I think it's time to have some protection again, and I'm turning in my CHP application tomorrow after work. Honestly, I'm not very familiar with handguns, other than the basics of how they work, how to handle, ect.. That's not the same as hands on training time though, so I'll be doing some practice with whatever gun I finally decide on. I'm looking at purchasing a High Point .45 ACP, I found one that's just been broken in, is in good condition, and is a good price for something to learn with. ($140) I would really like to find something left handed, as I'm a south paw, but everything I've seen is way out of my price range, so I think I'll just train myself to automatically go to a straight forward stance when shooting to keep shells off of me. I could go wheel gun, which in all reality would be better for me to learn with when it comes to being a beginner with handguns.. but I'm a hefty guy and I don't think a wheel would be very comfortable to CC every day, which is my goal. So, for now I'm gonna find a semi auto to learn with, and work with it until I'm comfortable handling it. Should I be looking at another caliber as a first handgun? I'm limited as far as price goes, which is frustrating, but I do want to get something I can learn with and possibly CC until I can drop the coin on a better model. I'm probably not going to be going over $200 right now. Everyone local chime in if you know of a better option to purchase. And thanks to everyone on this forum! I've been learning a LOT of great stuff here since I found the site!

November 15th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#75
Nelson Muntz Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 39	Welcome home DS. Calibre, frame, type, etc. can be resolved by renting a weapon at your local range, if they have the facility for such. Some do. You can find the right one for you without buying and know what you're comfortable with. When you do select and practice you should spend a little time shooting for accuracy with your weak hand. I'm a southpaw and do that too. I'm sometimes surprised by how well I can shoot weak side. Good luck, be safe.

November 20th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#78
propex Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 18	Chester Va by way of Arlington, Falls Church and Warrenton. Fort Lee is suppose to have a gun club that I heard was open to the public to join. There is an Izack Walton League range in New Kent but you have to be a member. To the Thomas Dale crowd my son played for LC Bird