I found a place that trains NRA firearams instructors. They give free lessons to beginners, and it helps to certify the new instructors. They cover the cost of the ammo as well. Pretty cool! When my schedule is less busy, I will sign up! Abner
While it may not be for everyone, I'd like to point out that shooting, as a hobby, is an excellent stress management technique. Relaxed, focused concentration combined with some sensory stimulation (BANG!) and some social interaction. You might be surprised at the diversity of people who shoot for fun and casual competition. Here's a site that might interest people who shoot or are thinking about it: http://www.odcmp.com/ I hope to go through the M1 Garand program this Summer.
Since this is mostly a distance learning forum, I am assuming . . . Dear Abner Thank you for mailing in your used targets from Lesson 7, and your Glock Safe-Action pistol. Congratulations on excellent shooting. Here are your next set of targets, for Lesson 8, Kalishnikov, and your instruction manual. Your AK-47 will be delivered by private messenger next week. As usual, we expect you to return the used targets and the weapon in 30 days Shoot well, my friend. AMIGO, the Audie Murphy Institute of Gun Operation http://
I used to be an NRA instructor, but let the certification lapse due to lack of time. I sort of regret it, but then again I now don't have the time to either be recertified or formally instruct anyone. When I first met my wife, she was scared of guns, as she had never even held one before. Over time, she eventually became a very good shot with my first (and now retired from active duty) police gun, a Smith & Wesson Model 10 .38 Special revolver. If someone comes calling to do bad things when I'm not at home, they're in for a very nasty surprise from Mrs. Tait.
Bruce, Is there a good "off" brand of gun? In other words, you have your brand names, but If I take lessons and like it, can I buy a reasonably priced "off brand" gun? A .38 would probably be fine. My uncle left me his gun, but I have decided to merely preserve it and never shoot it. It is a rare gun, and has sentimental value. Abner
