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Doc1310 · July 6, 2012, 02:30 PM

Howdy from Texas,

Name is Paul

Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, former SSG in the US Army ( OV-1D Mohawk )
Started my gun hobby with high end air rifles, which are as loud as a rifle at times. Bought a S&W 22A for fun, joined the local rifle range, got my CCW and a Glock 19 then things seemed to snowball out of control

then two things happened, I got my son interested in guns and then I went Hog Hunting!!! OMG! I thought I was having a heart attack after my first kill, I was Sooo excited. Best pork I ever ate.
I ended up here looking for info on refinishing stocks and stayed. Lots of reading to do here on a hot day, and we have plenty of them here.

Stay safe and shoot straight.

Glock 20
Glock 19
H&K P30
Walther PPQ
Buckmark .22
AR-15 .223
Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R
Henry .22
Rossi Rio Grande 30x30
Kel Tech 9mm
Bersa .380 Thunder

ColdDayInHell · July 6, 2012, 04:09 PM

Hello everyone,

My name is Al and I am from the Boston area in the hellhole I call Massachusetts. Our gun laws are about as bad as it can be and I struggle to pursue my shooting passion. I love most all firearms but have a love affair with Ruger and Glock. I hope to gain more information on this forum and talk to some nice people. NortheastShooters is an excellent forum as well but I want to be a member here as well.

bsgjn · July 6, 2012, 09:02 PM

Hello everyone,
I just found this site and am very happy to be able to meet people who believe in gun ownership as a right!
I have been shooting sense I was 7 years old, many many years ago. Now I have been helping all my family and friends to get comfortable with proper gun handling, pushing the importance of training, ownership and defense.

I believe in what Jefferson said, "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." and "The beauty on the 2nd amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."

Very glad to be here!

Thank you all

bldsmith · July 7, 2012, 11:35 AM

I also just found this site following a link Flintnapper posted on another forum. This is a great site and has a lot of information. I love participating in like minded discussion and learning from seasoned veterans. I am looking forward to a long happy relationship here.

Big Lew in NC · July 8, 2012, 11:46 AM

Hey all,

I am really enjoying THR. I have been a shooter for 20 years but never got into forums but really like this one.

Anyway, My Dad owned guns but never hunted or went shooting much, then a buddy and I went shooting & I decided I needed my own. I got my first, a Ruger GP-100 6" .357 in 1991 and was hooked. I have shot mostly pistol including speed and the silhouette game plus have been reloading almost from the start. VERY satisfying to be a shooter. I love guns, shooting & reloading like crazy. Sounds funny but I only love God, my wife and my kids more. It's been and continues to be a big part of my life. Luckily, my wife wants to get into sporting clays and is really good with my Vaquero .45 Colt. The kids want to learn, too. Great stuff.

mag41uk · July 8, 2012, 12:06 PM

New here but not to shooting!
Been shooting all sorts for 40 plus years.
No hand guns here any more apart from muzzle loaders so plenty of rifle and shotgunning.
Currently own K11,No4Mk2,10/22,41 Marlin,44 Marlin,11-87,Uberti 1885 in 45-70.
Also alot of antiques,Snyder,M/Henry,a few rolling blocks,310 cadet and others.
Next rifle will be something tactical in 260 remington for 1000 yard plus shooting.
There are some damn good rifle builders here in the UK!
Check out UKvarminting for an idea of what goes on here.
I do plenty of reloading and casting!
Cheers,
Tony

nneely · July 8, 2012, 04:17 PM

Hi, my name is Nick and I'm a gun enthusiast so naturally I have been joining different forums obtaining all the knowledge I can. I'm new here but I'm an active member on other forums so I may already know some of you. I collect, build and currently own all different types of guns from black powder to assault rifles with everything but a can opener mounted on them. I look forward to what this forum has to offer.

St8LineGunsmith · July 8, 2012, 05:43 PM

Welcome to the forum but...
The correct term is modern sporting rifle NOT assult rifle

remember the gun hating left wing liberals coined the term "assult rifle"
home defense weapon is acceptable

nneely · July 8, 2012, 10:44 PM

Well if you knew what I owned you would agree they are assault rifles but for the sake of the liberals I only own modern sporting rifles.

St8LineGunsmith · July 9, 2012, 11:54 AM

Ah so you had to pay for some 200 dollar tax stamps A

I want to come over and play with your toys

Kerhonkson · July 9, 2012, 07:27 PM

My name is Tom and my recent membership is based on my acquirement of a Charlin shotgun. I believe it's 20 gauge and it may be a 1920's to 1940's model. It appears in good shape. Not being learned in guns and certainly not french sliding breech loaders, I'm attempting to educate myself regarding it's vintage, history and how it may be disassembled. I'll probably bring it to a gunsmith but am wondering if anyone using this site is familiar with this type of shotgun. Thanks.

25knots · July 9, 2012, 10:58 PM

Hey Everyone.

Just wanted to say "hi" and introduce myself. This looks like a really good group and I'm excited to be part of the discussion.

Beside liking ice cream and long walks on the beach, I spend most of my time trying to finish my degree at UNC, training my purebred mutt retriever Molly (half lab, half coonhound, all sass), and working on my little 500cc motorcycle. Then Fall rolls around and I'm busy tripping over sunken logs and falling in over my waders around the local waterfowl impoundments. I have a small pump action shotgun addiction for which I am seeking treatment. Its an uphill battle, but I remain hopeful.

Glad to have made your acquaintance.

Frankie Figs · July 9, 2012, 11:46 PM

Hey everyone! My name is Frankie & I'm a gun addict but I'm too poor to own as many as I'd like

I have a Gen 4 G22, XDm 9 4.5", & a Taurus PT1911. I had to join this site after I saw how often useful info would come up on Google. I look forward to contributing & learning from this site!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

caojyn · July 10, 2012, 02:20 PM

Greetings 2A practitioners. As for introductions, I'm a Native Oklahoman, working on my PhD, and I prefer cowboy action firearms (Leverguns and Single Actions). Don't get me wrong, I do own modern sporting rifles and semi auto handguns

but get they just don't give me the same satisfaction as an old levergun.

James89 · July 10, 2012, 05:25 PM

Hello all, as an intro I have often stumbled across articles here, and since I'm getting serious about getting a rifle and learning to hunt I thought I would finally join. As some background, I was born and bred in Central VA (where I still reside) and come from a once-vegan, now-vegetarian household, which makes for interesting discussions about my desire to hunt lol. As for other interests, I am very in to martial arts (Karate, out of practice now though), darts, psychology, film photography, old books, etc. If there is anyone in the Central VA area with advice on shooting ranges/retailers feel free to PM me, would love any advice to get started.
-James

Bob Bonillas · July 10, 2012, 11:33 PM

Hello to All. I'm west of Salem,OR. I'm a second generation NRA Life Member. My brother and I used to own "SportsWild" Sporting Goods in Red Bluff, CA. We were both FFL dealers at that time. I like to target shoot and work on my own guns. My wife likes to shoot our High Standard Sport King more than the others. She can write her name with it. My favorite pistol to shoot is my Dan Wesson 1911 10mm Match. I am registered to two other gun forums and find that I learn a lot from reading them.

CaptD · July 12, 2012, 10:19 AM

Another newbie to this forum and feeling very welcomed already. I look forward to many useful visits in the future.

Workhorse6 · July 12, 2012, 03:52 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am a new member as of today and I am pleased with the responses from this community. I am a combat infantry veteran of OIF/OEF with the 82nd ABN and I just now have recently started to get into shooting in the civilian world. I have purchased a S&W Shield so that I can get my CHL and I have my sights set on getting a SOCOM 16 but its going to be a while!

I live in texas and I have a great outdoor range that lets me shoot out 1000 yds so I can't complain!

prestpat · July 12, 2012, 05:55 PM

Hello all,

I made a few posts before I discovered this thread, but better late than never. I'm into casual plinking, mostly .22, and trap shooting. My taste in guns tends to run to the unusual, and my current collection includes:

Beretta Neos .22
Beretta Tomcat .32
Puma PPS/50 .22
Carcano 6.5 Cavalry Carbine
Winchester M70 375 H&H
Weatherby MKXXII .22
Marlin 983S 22WMR
Browning Gold Hunter 12GA
Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout 12GA BLE

I'm looking forward to lots of enlightening discussions with like-minded enthusiasts!

Nevada by way of Indiana · July 12, 2012, 06:14 PM

Hi all;
I'm new here so don't beat me up too bad

. I like guns and shooting so I figure I'm among friends here. I've visited this Forum before an just now decided to register.

mf-dif · July 15, 2012, 01:44 AM

Hey guys just found this place. I got back into shooting about 7 months ago after a 5 year hiatus where I sold everything off. I'm just into plinking and target shooting as most of my guns are range toys. I like to tinker too...enjoy working on my guns as much as shooting them.

Here's the start of my new collection. Next gun to come off layaway is CIA 93 (HK93) clone that I'm going to roll the dice. It's going to be a project build and I wanted to do something different than an AR or AK.

bigmouth · July 16, 2012, 12:20 AM

mf-dif, U found it! Really great site. Nice defense weapons. I stay in the background but glean the minds of those who know & suggest U do the same. Welcome.

Rrbjr · July 16, 2012, 07:52 AM

Hello,
My name is Rob.I enjoy shooting all types of firearms,and
Hunting and fishing.The outdoors in general.Latley I have
Been enjoying M1 carbines,and Mini 14's.I joined this forum
Because I enjoy reading the posts ,and have a few questions
Myself.I will be asking them shortly.I look forward to
interacting with fellow enthusiasts,and sharing my experiances
with you.
Rob

gawoodsman · July 16, 2012, 04:07 PM

hi everyone. looks like a great site. i'm here mostly for bp. hoping to find folks who can help me expand my bp knowledge.

JagerRanger · July 16, 2012, 07:54 PM

Greetings everyone. I'm hoping to learn from this interesting site ...

July 6, 2012, 02:30 PM	#7826
Doc1310 Member Join Date: July 3, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1	New Member Howdy from Texas, Name is Paul Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, former SSG in the US Army ( OV-1D Mohawk ) Started my gun hobby with high end air rifles, which are as loud as a rifle at times. Bought a S&W 22A for fun, joined the local rifle range, got my CCW and a Glock 19 then things seemed to snowball out of control then two things happened, I got my son interested in guns and then I went Hog Hunting!!! OMG! I thought I was having a heart attack after my first kill, I was Sooo excited. Best pork I ever ate. I ended up here looking for info on refinishing stocks and stayed. Lots of reading to do here on a hot day, and we have plenty of them here. Stay safe and shoot straight. Glock 20 Glock 19 H&K P30 Walther PPQ Buckmark .22 AR-15 .223 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Henry .22 Rossi Rio Grande 30x30 Kel Tech 9mm Bersa .380 Thunder __________________ In God we Trust, ( Everyone else, Hands were I can see 'em ! )

July 6, 2012, 09:02 PM	#7828
bsgjn Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Posts: 3	New Member Hello everyone, I just found this site and am very happy to be able to meet people who believe in gun ownership as a right! I have been shooting sense I was 7 years old, many many years ago. Now I have been helping all my family and friends to get comfortable with proper gun handling, pushing the importance of training, ownership and defense. I believe in what Jefferson said, "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." and "The beauty on the 2nd amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Very glad to be here! Thank you all

July 7, 2012, 11:35 AM	#7829
bldsmith Member Join Date: July 7, 2012 Location: Salem Or Posts: 108	New Guy Form Salem Oregon I also just found this site following a link Flintnapper posted on another forum. This is a great site and has a lot of information. I love participating in like minded discussion and learning from seasoned veterans. I am looking forward to a long happy relationship here.

July 8, 2012, 11:46 AM	#7830
Big Lew in NC Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 36	New Lew In NC Hey all, I am really enjoying THR. I have been a shooter for 20 years but never got into forums but really like this one. Anyway, My Dad owned guns but never hunted or went shooting much, then a buddy and I went shooting & I decided I needed my own. I got my first, a Ruger GP-100 6" .357 in 1991 and was hooked. I have shot mostly pistol including speed and the silhouette game plus have been reloading almost from the start. VERY satisfying to be a shooter. I love guns, shooting & reloading like crazy. Sounds funny but I only love God, my wife and my kids more. It's been and continues to be a big part of my life. Luckily, my wife wants to get into sporting clays and is really good with my Vaquero .45 Colt. The kids want to learn, too. Great stuff. __________________ ___________________________ Ruger M77 .270/ TC Contender 7TCU 10", 22LR 10" and .223 rifle/ Wichita bolt pistol 7BR/ Marlin 1894 Cowboy Action 44 Mag/ Freedom Arms Silhouette 10" 44 Mag/ Rem 11-87 12 Ga./ Ruger GP-100 6" .357/ Ruger Vaquero 45 Colt.

July 8, 2012, 12:06 PM	#7831
mag41uk Member Join Date: July 7, 2012 Location: UK Posts: 11	New boy here from the UK New here but not to shooting! Been shooting all sorts for 40 plus years. No hand guns here any more apart from muzzle loaders so plenty of rifle and shotgunning. Currently own K11,No4Mk2,10/22,41 Marlin,44 Marlin,11-87,Uberti 1885 in 45-70. Also alot of antiques,Snyder,M/Henry,a few rolling blocks,310 cadet and others. Next rifle will be something tactical in 260 remington for 1000 yard plus shooting. There are some damn good rifle builders here in the UK! Check out UKvarminting for an idea of what goes on here. I do plenty of reloading and casting! Cheers, Tony

July 6, 2012, 04:09 PM	#7827
ColdDayInHell Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 285	Hello everyone, My name is Al and I am from the Boston area in the hellhole I call Massachusetts. Our gun laws are about as bad as it can be and I struggle to pursue my shooting passion. I love most all firearms but have a love affair with Ruger and Glock. I hope to gain more information on this forum and talk to some nice people. NortheastShooters is an excellent forum as well but I want to be a member here as well.

July 8, 2012, 04:17 PM	#7832
nneely Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Posts: 35	Hi, my name is Nick and I'm a gun enthusiast so naturally I have been joining different forums obtaining all the knowledge I can. I'm new here but I'm an active member on other forums so I may already know some of you. I collect, build and currently own all different types of guns from black powder to assault rifles with everything but a can opener mounted on them. I look forward to what this forum has to offer.

July 8, 2012, 05:43 PM	#7833
St8LineGunsmith Member. Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: In Teh Garage (Rossville, GA USA) Posts: 424	Welcome to the forum but... The correct term is modern sporting rifle NOT assult rifle remember the gun hating left wing liberals coined the term "assult rifle" home defense weapon is acceptable

July 8, 2012, 10:44 PM	#7834
nneely Member Join Date: July 6, 2012 Posts: 35	Well if you knew what I owned you would agree they are assault rifles but for the sake of the liberals I only own modern sporting rifles.

July 9, 2012, 11:54 AM	#7835
St8LineGunsmith Member. Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: In Teh Garage (Rossville, GA USA) Posts: 424	Ah so you had to pay for some 200 dollar tax stamps A I want to come over and play with your toys

July 9, 2012, 07:27 PM	#7836
Kerhonkson Member Join Date: July 9, 2012 Posts: 1	Charlin 20 gauge shotgun My name is Tom and my recent membership is based on my acquirement of a Charlin shotgun. I believe it's 20 gauge and it may be a 1920's to 1940's model. It appears in good shape. Not being learned in guns and certainly not french sliding breech loaders, I'm attempting to educate myself regarding it's vintage, history and how it may be disassembled. I'll probably bring it to a gunsmith but am wondering if anyone using this site is familiar with this type of shotgun. Thanks.

July 9, 2012, 10:58 PM	#7837
25knots Member Join Date: July 9, 2012 Posts: 2	New Member in NC Hey Everyone. Just wanted to say "hi" and introduce myself. This looks like a really good group and I'm excited to be part of the discussion. Beside liking ice cream and long walks on the beach, I spend most of my time trying to finish my degree at UNC, training my purebred mutt retriever Molly (half lab, half coonhound, all sass), and working on my little 500cc motorcycle. Then Fall rolls around and I'm busy tripping over sunken logs and falling in over my waders around the local waterfowl impoundments. I have a small pump action shotgun addiction for which I am seeking treatment. Its an uphill battle, but I remain hopeful. Glad to have made your acquaintance.

July 9, 2012, 11:46 PM	#7838
Frankie Figs Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 1	Hey everyone! My name is Frankie & I'm a gun addict but I'm too poor to own as many as I'd like I have a Gen 4 G22, XDm 9 4.5", & a Taurus PT1911. I had to join this site after I saw how often useful info would come up on Google. I look forward to contributing & learning from this site!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

July 10, 2012, 02:20 PM	#7839
caojyn Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 1	Greetings 2A practitioners. As for introductions, I'm a Native Oklahoman, working on my PhD, and I prefer cowboy action firearms (Leverguns and Single Actions). Don't get me wrong, I do own modern sporting rifles and semi auto handguns but get they just don't give me the same satisfaction as an old levergun.

July 10, 2012, 05:25 PM	#7840
James89 Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 7	Newbie Hello all, as an intro I have often stumbled across articles here, and since I'm getting serious about getting a rifle and learning to hunt I thought I would finally join. As some background, I was born and bred in Central VA (where I still reside) and come from a once-vegan, now-vegetarian household, which makes for interesting discussions about my desire to hunt lol. As for other interests, I am very in to martial arts (Karate, out of practice now though), darts, psychology, film photography, old books, etc. If there is anyone in the Central VA area with advice on shooting ranges/retailers feel free to PM me, would love any advice to get started. -James __________________ "Vive memor leti." (Live remembering death)

July 10, 2012, 11:33 PM	#7841
Bob Bonillas Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 29	Hello to All. I'm west of Salem,OR. I'm a second generation NRA Life Member. My brother and I used to own "SportsWild" Sporting Goods in Red Bluff, CA. We were both FFL dealers at that time. I like to target shoot and work on my own guns. My wife likes to shoot our High Standard Sport King more than the others. She can write her name with it. My favorite pistol to shoot is my Dan Wesson 1911 10mm Match. I am registered to two other gun forums and find that I learn a lot from reading them.

July 12, 2012, 10:19 AM	#7842
CaptD Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Posts: 1	Another newbie to this forum and feeling very welcomed already. I look forward to many useful visits in the future.

July 12, 2012, 03:52 PM	#7843
Workhorse6 Member Join Date: July 12, 2012 Posts: 11	Hi Everyone, I am a new member as of today and I am pleased with the responses from this community. I am a combat infantry veteran of OIF/OEF with the 82nd ABN and I just now have recently started to get into shooting in the civilian world. I have purchased a S&W Shield so that I can get my CHL and I have my sights set on getting a SOCOM 16 but its going to be a while! I live in texas and I have a great outdoor range that lets me shoot out 1000 yds so I can't complain! __________________ "Why is the sky blue? Because, God loves the INFANTRY!"

July 12, 2012, 05:55 PM	#7844
prestpat Member Join Date: March 4, 2012 Posts: 28	Hello all, I made a few posts before I discovered this thread, but better late than never. I'm into casual plinking, mostly .22, and trap shooting. My taste in guns tends to run to the unusual, and my current collection includes: Beretta Neos .22 Beretta Tomcat .32 Puma PPS/50 .22 Carcano 6.5 Cavalry Carbine Winchester M70 375 H&H Weatherby MKXXII .22 Marlin 983S 22WMR Browning Gold Hunter 12GA Cogswell & Harrison Avant Tout 12GA BLE I'm looking forward to lots of enlightening discussions with like-minded enthusiasts!

July 12, 2012, 06:14 PM	#7845
Nevada by way of Indiana Member Join Date: July 11, 2012 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 1	New to this Forum Hi all; I'm new here so don't beat me up too bad . I like guns and shooting so I figure I'm among friends here. I've visited this Forum before an just now decided to register. __________________ Chuck

July 15, 2012, 01:44 AM	#7846
mf-dif Member Join Date: July 8, 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 233	Hey guys just found this place. I got back into shooting about 7 months ago after a 5 year hiatus where I sold everything off. I'm just into plinking and target shooting as most of my guns are range toys. I like to tinker too...enjoy working on my guns as much as shooting them. Here's the start of my new collection. Next gun to come off layaway is CIA 93 (HK93) clone that I'm going to roll the dice. It's going to be a project build and I wanted to do something different than an AR or AK.

July 16, 2012, 12:20 AM	#7847
bigmouth Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Location: St. Maarten, N.A. Posts: 53	This is it mf-dif, U found it! Really great site. Nice defense weapons. I stay in the background but glean the minds of those who know & suggest U do the same. Welcome.

July 16, 2012, 07:52 AM	#7848
Rrbjr Member Join Date: July 16, 2012 Posts: 1	New member Hello, My name is Rob.I enjoy shooting all types of firearms,and Hunting and fishing.The outdoors in general.Latley I have Been enjoying M1 carbines,and Mini 14's.I joined this forum Because I enjoy reading the posts ,and have a few questions Myself.I will be asking them shortly.I look forward to interacting with fellow enthusiasts,and sharing my experiances with you. Rob

July 16, 2012, 04:07 PM	#7849
gawoodsman Member Join Date: July 16, 2012 Location: blairsville Posts: 5	hi everyone. looks like a great site. i'm here mostly for bp. hoping to find folks who can help me expand my bp knowledge.

July 16, 2012, 07:54 PM	#7850
JagerRanger Member Join Date: July 16, 2012 Posts: 119	Greetings everyone. I'm hoping to learn from this interesting site ...