berenson@cookie.enet.dec.com (Coffee: Nature's Productivity Tool 05-Jun-1991 1341) (06/06/91)
Consider taking the NRA's Personal Protection class. It does a few things for you. It teaches safe gun handling, gives some basic marksmanship training (oriented towards defensive use), describes basic characteristics of handguns and usually has a bunch that you can handle, and should give you information on local laws regarding handguns and self-defense. Something else it does for you is introduce you to someone local, the instructor(s), who know about handguns. They probably have a bunch of different ones they would be willing to let you try. Here at work we have a bunch of friendly shooters who own one of just about everything. So, if someone is looking for a gun and wants to try one, we can usually arrange for the gun and the new shooter to be at a range at the same time. When I started, I found shooters incredibly willing to help. And, I still find that when someone shows up with the latest and greatest toy, they are always willing to let others give it a try. Now. if there are some folks reading rec.guns that live near you, hopefully they can point you at a friendly range or club that could help you out! ............................................................................. Hal Berenson Home: 71640.3535@compuserve.com OR oldcolo!berenson@csn.org Work: berenson@cookie.enet.dec.com -- Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are my own, not my employer's! If I happen to communicate with you from work rather than home, its just for convenience (just like asking for a "daytime phone number") and should not be construed as representing the views of my employer or its employees, officers, directors, or stockholders. --
bressler@uunet.UU.NET (Rick Bressler) (06/07/91)
Hal Berenson writes in part: #Here at work we have a bunch of friendly shooters who own one of just #about everything. So, if someone is looking for a gun and wants to try #one, we can usually arrange for the gun and the new shooter to be at a #range at the same time. When I started, I found shooters incredibly #willing to help. And, I still find that when someone shows up with the #latest and greatest toy, they are always willing to let others give it a #try. Now. if there are some folks reading rec.guns that live near you, #hopefully they can point you at a friendly range or club that could help #you out! I think Hal is right. Most shooters I know are very friendly and helpful. Hal has an excellent idea! I'll start the ball rolling. If anyone in the North Seattle Wa area would like a 'trip to the Range' contact me via Email. Range fees at the range I shoot at are $6.00 for as long as you want to shoot, and Monday nights are ladies night, women shoot free. I'll be willing to supply guns, and a limited amount of ammunition. The range is located in South Everett, about 25 minutes North of down town Seattle. I will provide basic safety and target shooting instruction. If you are interested in continuing, there will be professionals available to continue your education. Rick. .uunet!bcstec!iftccu!bressler I have no connection with the range other than as a user.