New Member Welcome Thread 2

[S&W645]

Hello from the cloudy Sunshine State. Former state gov't employee ( Retired ), former military dependant, CCW permit holder. Gun safety training from an old Master Chief ( dad ) and CCW course.

 

[ernurse14619]

Newbie on this thread saying hi to all.:no:

 

[MA Duce]

Hello to All

Just saying hello to all. Oregon native here....veteran and proud daily carrier of my sidearm. Be gentle with your remarks...I'm shy:biggrin:

 

[rtg]

Greetings from Oregon

Hey Im new here and have lurking around this site for a while and have seen allot of good info so I joined. See ya around:biggrin:

 

[Chief1297]

Hello from the great state of NC. Look forward to learning all I can from you good folks here.

 

[John Mortimer]

Joh Mortimer

Hello all
I live in WY and I do Concealed Weapons calssed for WY and out of state Utah. I Can traval to diffent states and do Utah classes. I need a place to give a lecture and I make all student in class shoot. I am A NRA Inst in Basic pistol, Reloading of pistal and Some Rifle ammo. I am also a range safety inst.

Let me know if any one would like to do a Utah or WY class.
John Mortimer WY Inst.
Call if you need info
307-789-2272
Great to be a member

 

[Mel]

Hello to all, from a upcoming student who do not know where to study. Utah vs FL. That is why I signed up here, to get input about the states. I have been shooting all my life and I currently carry a Glock 20. Have a great Christmas everyone.

- Melissa.

 

[blacksharkL82]

study?

Fl, has nice beaches, good schools, lots of sunshine, good carry laws, no sales tax, low cost housing for students and much more to offer than most states.
Bad doctors, hot in the summer.

 

[Fgg]

Hello to all from a newbie in SE Ohio.

 

[Safety 56]

New Guy

Hello Everyone,

I am a new member just joined up yesterday.

I am a retired Firefighter in the Pacific Northwest.

I also am a proud owner of a HK USP .40 Cal Full Version

Best Weapon I have ever owned.


Safety 56 :biggrin:

 

[Drybread1946]

Howdy; from "Drybread"

just wanted to say Howdy to one & all, live in Wash. State, moved from South west Ariz. & New Mexico, so anyone out there from that area??? Retired Copper Miner & firefighter & Medic;;Carry Daily,,40 Cal. S.& W.

 

[Blogengeezer]

Re: willingness to respond

First, let me thank you for the service you have provided to this great country of ours, second, it is spelled sergeant. And third, I am a current US Marine Sergeant in the infantry (apparently the "Troop" part of my name escaped your notice). I have two combat tours under my belt and I have seen countless men getting killed. I myself have taken the life of several people. Did I particularly enjoy is? No. Will I ever do it again? If I have to, yes. I have taken the life of the enemy (often people younger than 17) in the defense of my brothers and once or twice in self defense. I know full well the responsibility of taking a life in justifiable self defense. And last, if you are going to draw your weapon on someone, you should be prepared to kill them, not wound them. I don't know about the army, but the Marines don't shoot to wound, we shoot to kill. That is why we are trained in escalation of force.

Thank you both for your service. My question is, why would someone,.. anyone, even desire to obtain a CCW, if Ammo and Weapon are always seperated? Let alone the willingness to use the weapon is not within that person?

The time lag from recognized threat to response, would render that person, possibly as well as other innocents, 'victims' memorialized with chalk outlines, rather than a responsible, still vertical citizen. I would much prefer 'Troop2Trooper' be in my vicinity, if a situation that required rapid 'affirmative' action took place.

 

[Rob54]

I just wanted to introduce myself as a new member of this site. I hope to learn a few things as a new CWP holder. I am a FFL type 3 Collector. I know just about enough on any subject to get myself in trouble. So if I post something wrong please let me know. I go by Rob54. But you may call me Rob if you prefer.

 

[NightOwl]

Hi all, I'm new to these forums. I just found out about this site the other day while looking up information on Concealed Weapons Permits.

I'm from the Greenville, SC area. I will be taking my CWP class this Saturday, December 4. I'm a little nervous. I'm sure I'll be fine though.

God Bless,
NightOwl

 

[BigZimmy]

Hey Everyone

Just found this site, live in Michigan and just sent in my paperwork for a CPL. Very excited bout that, shooting a SIG P239. A little overwhelmed and confused about all the different options for holster equipment. X-Army and looking forward to getting some good info from the masses, cause I'm kinda green to the carry scene. God Bless the US of A.

 

[outlaw 4]

hello All, trying to get my permit thought this would be a good place to start.
Already a NRA LifeMember, former Marine and current Army Cav Scout.

 

[myweaponspermit.com]

I'd Vote Florida but Utah may have more "public land" shooting spots

Hello to all, from a upcoming student who do not know where to study. Utah vs FL. That is why I signed up here, to get input about the states. I have been shooting all my life and I currently carry a Glock 20. Have a great Christmas everyone.

- Melissa.

I'd Vote Florida but Utah may have more "public land" shooting spots. Ranges around here can be expensive and it seems that there is an unwritten law that each range must have at least one guy who thinks he's better than you because he works at a shooting range. Oops that may be a different topic - I better check.

 

[Troop2trooper]

Well Said

Thank you both for your service. My question is, why would someone,.. anyone, even desire to obtain a CCW, if Ammo and Weapon are always seperated? Let alone the willingness to use the weapon is not within that person?

The time lag from recognized threat to response, would render that person, possibly as well as other innocents, 'victims' memorialized with chalk outlines, rather than a responsible, still vertical citizen. I would much prefer 'Troop2Trooper' be in my vicinity, if a situation that required rapid 'affirmative' action took place.

Thank you for your kind and very well thought out words. Let me go on record and say that I am a not a Maryland State Trooper. I am currently still an active duty Marine and I am going through the Application Process for the Maryland State Police as this message is being typed. I agree with you though, and I would much rather have a trained LEO in my vicinity if Sh#% hit the fan rather than taking on the perp myself as a private citizen. In the State of Maryland I can almost guarantee that you will be charged with at least 2nd degree Manslaughter for killing someone in self defense. Would you be convicted, hard to say. I would bet not. But the legal system is funny sometimes. Honestly, if I were an LEO I would place the "Bracelets" on you, charge you, book you, and let the jury decide. After all..."I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6".

 

[Bob & Wife]

Thank you both for your service. My question is, why would someone,.. anyone, even desire to obtain a CCW, if Ammo and Weapon are always seperated? Let alone the willingness to use the weapon is not within that person?

The time lag from recognized threat to response, would render that person, possibly as well as other innocents, 'victims' memorialized with chalk outlines, rather than a responsible, still vertical citizen. I would much prefer 'Troop2Trooper' be in my vicinity, if a situation that required rapid 'affirmative' action took place.

I would much perfer 'Troop2' to be in my vicinity too! I do not go out figuring on having a gun fight. If in fact I was in a store being robbered at gun point. I would do nothing UNLESS, I absolutely had to. If the robber wants money, let him take it. Property of any sort is not worth human life (in my opion). On the other hand, if he fired at anyone, than he stepped it up a notch (USING deadly force). I would not hessitate to respond accordingly. I can and would use my weapon. I can hit a pie plate at 75 feet firing with one hand easily (practice this all the time). If his body moved while on the floor I would in fact interpet that as "going for a second weapon" and respond with further firing until ALL threats to human life (mine or others) were no longer. I am 62 and when my wife retires we will hit the road (at that time) and carry in unfamilar places. Carry wisely, it is an assume responsibility to be put in a situation that might require the use of a firearm, and PROPERTY (no matter the value) is not a reason to fire a weapon.

 

[MAGNUMKASH]

My Thoughts on the subject

Good Morning all.
Mel; that would all depend on what subject you were going to study. I can tell you that Florida and Utah are both excellent states; Lake Powell in Utah is some of the best camping areas that I have ever experienced in my life. Florida has beautiful beaches so the next step, in my opinion is to see what colleges are available and try to narrow it down to a town.
NightOwl; Welcome. All I can say is wave to the BMW Factory and say; I have a bunch of friends there!
Safety 56; EXCELLENT firearm; some easy modifications can be made at home or by a trained gunsmith that add rounds if legal in your state(ex; Jet Funnel Kit Jet Funnel Magazines)
Drybread1946; S&W 40 M&P? or ? I wanted to see your thoughts on the M&P; I just got a new duty weapon in 9mm. Nice trigger, balance etc
Lastly; Troop2trooper. Thank you for your service. We use a term called "Force Continuum" which I try to teach at every class.( I am a Nevada CCW,AZ CCW, South Carolina SLED CWP, Utah CCW and Nevada POST Firearms Instructor as well as NRA Chief RSO, and everything you can teach from the NRA) Look up the term and apply it to real world scenarios on the street. And PLEASE EVERYONE TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN. Even if it is once a month, trigger time is important. Shoot, Scan and MOVE.