I guess I'm a lurker.
I must be a lurker, but only because I really don't have much to add to the excellent information I find on this board.
I have only become interested in guns in the last 6 months. So my time spent here is to learn as much as I can, and not to look foolish or silly.
I live in Illinois, and Mayor Daley is trying to outlaw semi-auto rifles. As soon as I found that out I decided I had to have one. I built my own AR-15 and have had a lot of fun with it.
Using information from this board, I learned how to set up a good home defense system. Now I have access to my guns on both levels of my house, while safely hiding them. I've learned what ammo to use for best stopping power. I've learned to I need to practice often to best protect my family. I now know how to take care of my guns, so they're always ready for any situation.
So I've gone from one .22 pistol my dad gave me 20 years ago, to a Ruger .357 magnum, a Rugar .45 P97D, a SA XD-9, a Kel-tec P-32, a Remington 870 Express shotgun-set up as a tactical defense weapon, and a AR-15.
I'd say lurking has peked my interest in guns.
Thanks guys!
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