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The shooting range and OMG did I have a blast. I rented a Glock 17 and a 9mm Beretta(sp?) and fired off about 65 round between the two. My wife showed up and practiced on the 9mm since she has to re qualify soon. She still hates that gun just just to big for her hands. I am definitely going to get a few guns and a shot gun for the home/range. I'm going to subscribe to a gun mag to keep myself informed and take some classes (including a CW license class). We are going to rent a few guns and see which ones feel good and buy one for each (more for me :D)

While I was there I ordered my dads B-day gift...........Remington 870 Express 20 gauge pump shot gun :righton:. All my brothers chipped in since he "hinted" he wanted a shot gun for the Georgia home. Dogs had a run in with a very large snake there and the 50 yr old 22 varmint riffle with a messed up sight took to many tries to actually shoot it (5-6 times before hitting it, he's old give him a break lol). Since the 22 varmint riffle belonged to his dad he's not parting with it ever in his life time.
 
I bet that was a blast. Did you go to one on the base or the public range there? I have been wanting to go there. Once you get a shotgun there is a nice clay shooting range about an hour from here. Two different difficulty courses. Been there many times. Gonna get my CW too. Any pics of your targets?
 
I didn't keep the targets I did get some pretty decent head shots :awesome:. It was a public range, ATP Guns and Range off of College Park Road near 17 on the right hand side (atpguns.com). They sell new and used rifles, shot guns, hand guns from what I saw. Very nice place I really enjoyed myself there. For 2 glasses, 2 ear muffs, 3 large targets, Glock 17, and the 9mm, and 50 rounds for each (cheap ammo) it came out to $44.XX and the pass last all day. There member ship fee is $125 for a year with free gun rentals and 1 free guest with some other benefits. Clay shooting I can get that on base Im the MAN.
 
That range is a lot more $$$ than I'm used too, but I haven't been in years. I read your thread and thought I've got to get back. CWP renewal this Feb. but it's not tied to any qualifying/shooting. What caliber does your wife have to use to qualify? Army used to be gov't issue .45. A really nice size .45 is the "Kimber" Ultra Carry.
 
The Berretta 9 mm which she hates, there are other ranges around I was recommended that place for gun purchases. They have very competitive prices. I'm sure there are cheaper ones I just have to find them.
 
I went shooting yesterday as well. Me and buddy took out a glock 27 40S&W, my rem, 597 .22, and my Browning silver hunter 12ga. All in all we put 600 rounds down the range. We killed plenty of paper and I shot a grasshopper too!!
 
Evil grasshoppers lol yeah 100 rounds just isn't much.
 
wytstang said:
Evil grasshoppers lol yeah 100 rounds just isn't much.
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Ask your shoulder that the next day if you shoot 100 3" or 3.5" rounds in a 12 ga.:D But yeah while you are there the rounds don't seem to last. Thanks for the info. I think there is a range in the Francis Marion that is free to use. You have to supply everything.
 
We have an outside range locally , I sure miss it since having the boys. I have a Glock 17 that is field prepared with a FireDragon compensated barrel thats the wifes friend. Very little kick, 15 rounds pre-ban and truly a great gun for her. I bought her a Sig 360 and she never uses it, looks like a James Bond toy.
 
There is a really nice outdoor shooting range just north of Phoenix AZ. Five buck gets you in and you can shoot all day until you run out of amo, and you can bring pretty much anything except a .50 cal rifle.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
We have an outside range locally , I sure miss it since having the boys. I have a Glock 17 that is field prepared with a FireDragon compensated barrel thats the wifes friend. Very little kick, 15 rounds pre-ban and truly a great gun for her. I bought her a Sig 360 and she never uses it, looks like a James Bond toy.
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We plan on going back soon and renting some more to find what we both like. I'll probably get the Remington 870 20 gauge for home protection as well as a couple of hand guns. Nothing more intimidating then the sound of a shot gun being cocked back.
 
I think a shotgun is the best tool for home defense. For one you dont have to aim nearly as close. Most people will recognize the sound and be gone. You dont have to worry about rounds going through two walls and hitting a family member. The only downside I see is maneuverability.

I guess you could get a few of those shotshells for handguns?
 
wytstang said:
We plan on going back soon and renting some more to find what we both like. I'll probably get the Remington 870 20 gauge for home protection as well as a couple of hand guns. Nothing more intimidating then the sound of a shot gun being cocked back.
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Mossberg makes an 18.5" home defense barrel for the Remington 870 along with other tactical parts like pistol grip. Havlin Sales & Service - Mossberg Gun Parts . Hope this link is OK since not auto related. If not please delete .
 
OOOOoooo pistol grip, have you order from them before? The gun dealer should be able to get them pretty quick.
 
No, never ordered from them. I've got the Mossberg 12 gauge and bought the short barrel at a local gun shop. Combine that with double "0" shot and the plug out it's pretty rude. I've had it at the range and saw what it can do. Jeeeze. I've only shot it from my hip with my left hand on top to hold it down. I'm half afraid to shoot it from my shoulder. May not be as bad as I think.
 
wytstang said:
We plan on going back soon and renting some more to find what we both like. I'll probably get the Remington 870 20 gauge for home protection as well as a couple of hand guns. Nothing more intimidating then the sound of a shot gun being cocked back.
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I dont feel that a shotgun is best for home defense for a couple of reasons.

1. Size -- it is not easy to conceal and something very hard to pull from under bed in case of emergency. Kids can also usually get to these easier as much more visible.

2. Spray -- the farther you fire in a shotgun, usually there is more spray or spreading of the penetration point. If your loved one or children come around the corner on an intruder you want dead center only.

I find for home defense a good .45 caliber handgun with a reasonable size barrel and Glazzers or other stoping bullet to be the best choice. Easily concealed, easily grabbed, and not as easily found by assailant. Add in a bullet that is designed to stop at bone, and use the shaddering effect to reak complete damage is a better option personally.

And while I agree the sound of a shotgun is harrasing and scary at the other end, your not always going to want to alert someone to your position and abilities.
 
Damn. In norway we can`t defend our house with guns. But I have a baseball bat :p
 
pirex said:
Damn. In norway we can`t defend our house with guns. But I have a baseball bat :p
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In Florida the law was recently changed, before we were not allowed to shoot if they had their back to you and were moving in a direction "out" of the crime. Now we are allowed to BLAST 'em and ask question later. Sure we have to be scared for our lives, but if someone is in your home late at night (without invitation) then I believe it is my right to ASK QUESTIONS LATER !! I gurantee I wont be in your home uninvited and stealing your hard earned valuables or looking to harm your family. I expect the same courtesy and will enforce it as necessary.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
In Florida the law was recently changed, before we were not allowed to shoot if they had their back to you and were moving in a direction "out" of the crime. Now we are allowed to BLAST 'em and ask question later. Sure we have to be scared for our lives, but if someone is in your home late at night (without invitation) then I believe it is my right to ASK QUESTIONS LATER !! I gurantee I wont be in your home uninvited and stealing your hard earned valuables or looking to harm your family. I expect the same courtesy and will enforce it as necessary.
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Well said Killr! I can`t agree more.
 
Rule number one-A dead man can't sue or counter your story to try and weasel out of his sorry excuse for existing.
Also living in a Town home we sleep up stairs and they creek so no matter what they know were I am. Vise Versa. Down stairs is just a wide open area so having spray isn't a bad thing especially if I'm using sound to try and pin point were he/she is with no visual. We have NO KIDS and don't plan on having any so no issue there.
 
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