geekWithA.45
Moderator Emeritus
Hey! Welcome!
THR is a bastion of decency specifically to entice folks like you.
Just about everything I've heard so far seems right on. The only thing I'd like to add is that if you wind up going to your first gunshop/range "solo", is to simply be friendly and open, and see if that's returned in kind.
A good shop will go out of their way to set you at ease. A bad one will get into a a testosterone trip.
Subtract out of the equation whatever intimidation/unease you might be experiencing due to the newness of the situation, and trust your instincts.
We gunnies know that each and every newbie is precious to the continuation of America as a nation of armed citizens, and don't take kindly at all to those who abuse them.
THR is a bastion of decency specifically to entice folks like you.
Just about everything I've heard so far seems right on. The only thing I'd like to add is that if you wind up going to your first gunshop/range "solo", is to simply be friendly and open, and see if that's returned in kind.
A good shop will go out of their way to set you at ease. A bad one will get into a a testosterone trip.
Subtract out of the equation whatever intimidation/unease you might be experiencing due to the newness of the situation, and trust your instincts.
We gunnies know that each and every newbie is precious to the continuation of America as a nation of armed citizens, and don't take kindly at all to those who abuse them.