New Guy from New Mexico

Erik S. · November 15th, 2005, 05:57 PM

Hello all! I'm new to these forums, but not new to shooting (despite my young age of 20). I plan on getting my CCW permit as soon after I turn 21 as possible.

I currently open carry a Sig P226. Here in New Mexico, open carry is legal at age 19.

Glad to be a member and I am looking forward to meeting many of you!

-Erik

Erich · November 15th, 2005, 06:10 PM

Howdy, vecino!

DirksterG30 · November 15th, 2005, 06:44 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Erik. How did you get interested in shooting?

Bud White · November 15th, 2005, 07:04 PM

Welcome

P95Carry · November 15th, 2005, 07:10 PM

Welcome along Erik

SIG 226 is my daily carry - 9mm tho. Yours? Same or are you taking the .40/.357 Sig route?

Kentucky · November 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM

Welcome also Erik !!!
(Iv'e got socks and things in my refrigerator older than you !!!) I'm just jealous of that 20yr age but welcome once again !

rstickle · November 15th, 2005, 09:14 PM

Welcome to the forum. The more SIG folks the merrier!

srfl · November 16th, 2005, 12:22 AM

Welcome to the club Erik.

Erik S. · November 16th, 2005, 03:49 AM

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome.

Yes, I carry a SigSauer P226 in 9mm. Can't beat the 17rnd magazines!! Well, 17+1 actually.

My parents actually got me into shooting....actually got into it in a hunting way, then got into the competition side as I got older. I shot my first mulie buck when I was 9. Haven't done much hunting since I started high school, though because of a family move and time constraints. I took hunter education about 5 times (literally) LOL....my dad thought it was good that I learn proper gun safety at a young age, and I can proudly say I'm the safest person I know, along w/ my father.

I want to get more into IDPA simply for the tactical benefit, but it's also alot of fun! And since I really can't compete in IPSC w/ a P226 standard, IDPA is a good choice.

I am going to be a police officer after I graduate college, and can't wait!! I'm thinking about becoming a reserve state police officer during college since I can sort of pick my own hours here in NM.

Well, didn't know if you all expected a biography, but like I said in my first post, I'm looking forward to conversing w/ you all and learning a ton! Although I have much experience w/ firearms, I have so much more to learn and even more to learn about handguns since they are relatively new to my reportoire.

-Erik

QKShooter · November 16th, 2005, 09:09 AM

Thank you for registering.:unitedsta:
Very Fine Choice for your carry firearm.
Anyway...Glad to have you aboard!

November 15th, 2005, 05:57 PM	#1
Erik S. New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 13	New Guy from New Mexico Hello all! I'm new to these forums, but not new to shooting (despite my young age of 20). I plan on getting my CCW permit as soon after I turn 21 as possible. I currently open carry a Sig P226. Here in New Mexico, open carry is legal at age 19. Glad to be a member and I am looking forward to meeting many of you! -Erik

November 15th, 2005, 07:10 PM	#5
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	Welcome along Erik SIG 226 is my daily carry - 9mm tho. Yours? Same or are you taking the .40/.357 Sig route? __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

November 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM	#6
Kentucky Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 118	welcome Erik Welcome also Erik !!! (Iv'e got socks and things in my refrigerator older than you !!!) I'm just jealous of that 20yr age but welcome once again ! __________________ diplomacy ... the art of saying "nice doggie"..while looking for a big rock !!

November 15th, 2005, 09:14 PM	#7
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 12,748	Welcome to the forum. The more SIG folks the merrier! __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

November 16th, 2005, 12:22 AM	#8
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	Welcome to the club Erik. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

November 15th, 2005, 06:10 PM	#2
Erich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 6000' above sea level - Albuquerque NM USA Posts: 357	Howdy, vecino!

November 15th, 2005, 06:44 PM	#3
DirksterG30 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 445	Welcome to the Forum, Erik. How did you get interested in shooting?

November 15th, 2005, 07:04 PM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gone from Here Posts: 17,375	Welcome

November 16th, 2005, 03:49 AM	#9
Erik S. New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 13	Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. Yes, I carry a SigSauer P226 in 9mm. Can't beat the 17rnd magazines!! Well, 17+1 actually. My parents actually got me into shooting....actually got into it in a hunting way, then got into the competition side as I got older. I shot my first mulie buck when I was 9. Haven't done much hunting since I started high school, though because of a family move and time constraints. I took hunter education about 5 times (literally) LOL....my dad thought it was good that I learn proper gun safety at a young age, and I can proudly say I'm the safest person I know, along w/ my father. I want to get more into IDPA simply for the tactical benefit, but it's also alot of fun! And since I really can't compete in IPSC w/ a P226 standard, IDPA is a good choice. I am going to be a police officer after I graduate college, and can't wait!! I'm thinking about becoming a reserve state police officer during college since I can sort of pick my own hours here in NM. Well, didn't know if you all expected a biography, but like I said in my first post, I'm looking forward to conversing w/ you all and learning a ton! Although I have much experience w/ firearms, I have so much more to learn and even more to learn about handguns since they are relatively new to my reportoire. -Erik

November 16th, 2005, 09:09 AM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Welcome Erik Thank you for registering.:unitedsta: Very Fine Choice for your carry firearm. Anyway...Glad to have you aboard! __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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