Long guns are definitely where beginners should start, for all too many reasons to detail.
Some really great deals at Civilian Marksmanship Program, where they sell off the old stock from all the US armories. Great deals on gently-used WWII rifles, that are as enjoyable for their history as much as their shooting abilities. Also, they make great conversation pieces and actually appreciate in value. /end plug.
Hnadguns are definitely a weapon borne for final desperate defense. That said, there are plenty of contests that get away from that whole aspect of it. Knocking over bowling pins or tin cans at 50 yds is strangely satisfying.
I have a buddy who owns a wolf rescue ranch in Montana where he rehabs the hurt ones, and tries to get as many back into the wild as possible. A few never make it and become "pets". The Glock .40 strapped to his hip saved his life one night when one of them decided to get frisky. If I worked with dangerous animals, I'd wanna give myself that edge, just in case. Of course, I'm unduly suspicious of caged animals anyway and that's just one of the reasons I would maek a terrible zookeeper.
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Date: 2009-03-02 04:12 pm (UTC)Some really great deals at Civilian Marksmanship Program, where they sell off the old stock from all the US armories. Great deals on gently-used WWII rifles, that are as enjoyable for their history as much as their shooting abilities. Also, they make great conversation pieces and actually appreciate in value. /end plug.
Hnadguns are definitely a weapon borne for final desperate defense. That said, there are plenty of contests that get away from that whole aspect of it. Knocking over bowling pins or tin cans at 50 yds is strangely satisfying.
I have a buddy who owns a wolf rescue ranch in Montana where he rehabs the hurt ones, and tries to get as many back into the wild as possible. A few never make it and become "pets". The Glock .40 strapped to his hip saved his life one night when one of them decided to get frisky. If I worked with dangerous animals, I'd wanna give myself that edge, just in case. Of course, I'm unduly suspicious of caged animals anyway and that's just one of the reasons I would maek a terrible zookeeper.