Very new to the notion of guns!

evalea · July 6th, 2006, 04:02 AM

Hi all,
My name is Eva and I don't yet have a gun of my own. In fact, the first time I ever shot a handgun was last weekend. Finally!
I'm a fairly recent immigrant from the UK, where as probably most of you know guns are quite vilified. In fact my husband used to own a Ruger P89, that when I first discovered he kept in the truck, set me in a cold sweat. I've since mellowed!
I want a CCW, for when I go to work, I'll be a resident in a charity hospital on the seedy side of town, going to work at the worst hours, and I intend on being able to protect myself. I don't own a gun or a CCW at the moment for 2 reasons. First, I'm not a US citizen, and in my home state of Lousiana, a CCW requires citizenship - but the papers are going in the mail this week! Second after finally firing some handguns I realize that I want to learn how to shoot first, get comfortable using a variety of rented weapons before I decide what gun I should get. I can see from watching my more skilled friends shoot, that practice makes a big difference in handling a gun with stronger recoil and I'd rather carry a caliber that didn't involve simply ******* of said BG.
I think I'm going to be natural, as although I was scared by the recoil on the 9mm P89 I shot I was getting fairly good hits on target, I also used a .22 and pretty much hit the center of my target on every shot. Of course it had like no recoil

.Years ago I shot a rifle at an army camp, an old .22 mauser, and was a pretty good shot with that. My friends shoot league down at the local gun club and I think that would be a pretty cool thing to get involved in, and really help with my confidence and ability to handle a weapon and improve my overall skills.
I look forward to learning a lot from y'all.

Eva

srfl · July 6th, 2006, 04:05 AM

Welcome Eva......it sounds as if you are well on your way to discovering the joys of firearms owner, shooting and interacting with your fellow shooters.

As questions to your heart's content here....we have a great wealth of knowledge here among our members.

SIGguy229 · July 6th, 2006, 06:26 AM

Eva...
Welcome! As a new shooter and new to this forum, you'll get your share of advice and opinion. But one thing we can all agree on--get training--training in the fundamentals of safe firearm handling, fundamentals of shooting, and then build on those skills to learn tactics and techniques to defend yourself and loved ones.

As a potential CCW-holder, be sure some of your training is on the familiarity of your state's gun laws--where you can/can't carry, etc.

Take your time and don't think you have to learn it all at once--and over time you'll be able to discern fact (law) from opinion. I recommend some on-line reading from http://www.handgunlaw.us

Happy shooting!

Mike in VA

MarkM · July 6th, 2006, 06:36 AM

Welcome Eva. I am also an immigrant from the UK and am just about to start the naturalization process.

A gun can save your life but it can also be a lot of fun, get training, try out lots of different guns, practice practice practice (especially safety rules).

Ben Hennessy · July 6th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Welcome from Missouri.

p8riot · July 6th, 2006, 07:37 AM

Welcome!

Have a pint on me.

Bud White · July 6th, 2006, 07:48 AM

Welcome

Glad your starting to learn handguns and wanting to make the effort to get your permit so you can protect yourself

Also check you local laws Because hospital Carry is illegal in Michigan and some other states from what i have heard.. My Permit states right on it i can't carry there.

I sure don't like having to lock my gun up in the car when i go to hospital for anything and its in a good part of town

Scott · July 6th, 2006, 08:15 AM

Welcome to the forum Eva. Sounds like you have a good plan. Get out and practice shooting. When you are ready to buy a gun you will have an idea of your likes and dislikes. While you are waiting for your paperwork to move through the system you can take a CCW class so you are all educated on the laws of your state. Maybe you have already done this I'm not sure.

Have fun and enjoy the forums.

rstickle · July 6th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Eva, welcome to the forum.

Yes practice will help, as will a good teacher. Good luck with the shooting.

Team American · July 6th, 2006, 09:58 AM

Welcome, Eva

You've come to the right place

This forum has a lot of smart and helpful people from all over the country that will be happy to give you advice on all aspects of firearm ownership and usage. Please ask any questions you might have...someone will post an answer pretty quickly

July 6th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#1
evalea New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2	Very new to the notion of guns! Hi all, My name is Eva and I don't yet have a gun of my own. In fact, the first time I ever shot a handgun was last weekend. Finally! I'm a fairly recent immigrant from the UK, where as probably most of you know guns are quite vilified. In fact my husband used to own a Ruger P89, that when I first discovered he kept in the truck, set me in a cold sweat. I've since mellowed! I want a CCW, for when I go to work, I'll be a resident in a charity hospital on the seedy side of town, going to work at the worst hours, and I intend on being able to protect myself. I don't own a gun or a CCW at the moment for 2 reasons. First, I'm not a US citizen, and in my home state of Lousiana, a CCW requires citizenship - but the papers are going in the mail this week! Second after finally firing some handguns I realize that I want to learn how to shoot first, get comfortable using a variety of rented weapons before I decide what gun I should get. I can see from watching my more skilled friends shoot, that practice makes a big difference in handling a gun with stronger recoil and I'd rather carry a caliber that didn't involve simply ******* of said BG. I think I'm going to be natural, as although I was scared by the recoil on the 9mm P89 I shot I was getting fairly good hits on target, I also used a .22 and pretty much hit the center of my target on every shot. Of course it had like no recoil .Years ago I shot a rifle at an army camp, an old .22 mauser, and was a pretty good shot with that. My friends shoot league down at the local gun club and I think that would be a pretty cool thing to get involved in, and really help with my confidence and ability to handle a weapon and improve my overall skills. I look forward to learning a lot from y'all. Eva

July 6th, 2006, 04:05 AM	#2
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,432	Welcome Eva......it sounds as if you are well on your way to discovering the joys of firearms owner, shooting and interacting with your fellow shooters. As questions to your heart's content here....we have a great wealth of knowledge here among our members. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

July 6th, 2006, 06:36 AM	#4
MarkM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 185	Welcome Eva. I am also an immigrant from the UK and am just about to start the naturalization process. A gun can save your life but it can also be a lot of fun, get training, try out lots of different guns, practice practice practice (especially safety rules). __________________ First rule of a gunfight: Carry a gun

July 6th, 2006, 07:37 AM	#6
p8riot Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,948	Welcome! Have a pint on me. __________________ "You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone The second amendment is the reset button of our Constitution.

July 6th, 2006, 08:15 AM	#8
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,470	Welcome to the forum Eva. Sounds like you have a good plan. Get out and practice shooting. When you are ready to buy a gun you will have an idea of your likes and dislikes. While you are waiting for your paperwork to move through the system you can take a CCW class so you are all educated on the laws of your state. Maybe you have already done this I'm not sure. Have fun and enjoy the forums. __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

July 6th, 2006, 06:26 AM	#3
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,004	Eva... Welcome! As a new shooter and new to this forum, you'll get your share of advice and opinion. But one thing we can all agree on--get training--training in the fundamentals of safe firearm handling, fundamentals of shooting, and then build on those skills to learn tactics and techniques to defend yourself and loved ones. As a potential CCW-holder, be sure some of your training is on the familiarity of your state's gun laws--where you can/can't carry, etc. Take your time and don't think you have to learn it all at once--and over time you'll be able to discern fact (law) from opinion. I recommend some on-line reading from http://www.handgunlaw.us Happy shooting! Mike in VA

July 6th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#5
Ben Hennessy VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. James, Missouri Posts: 2,361	Welcome from Missouri.

July 6th, 2006, 07:48 AM	#7
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Welcome Glad your starting to learn handguns and wanting to make the effort to get your permit so you can protect yourself Also check you local laws Because hospital Carry is illegal in Michigan and some other states from what i have heard.. My Permit states right on it i can't carry there. I sure don't like having to lock my gun up in the car when i go to hospital for anything and its in a good part of town

July 6th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#9
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 10,028	Eva, welcome to the forum. Yes practice will help, as will a good teacher. Good luck with the shooting. __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

July 6th, 2006, 09:58 AM	#10
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,797	Welcome, Eva You've come to the right place This forum has a lot of smart and helpful people from all over the country that will be happy to give you advice on all aspects of firearm ownership and usage. Please ask any questions you might have...someone will post an answer pretty quickly __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

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