My first year as a gun owner
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:46 pm
It's been about a year since I rented and shot my first handgun. I was thinking back on the past year - it's been quite a ride.
A little more than a year ago I went to Targetmasters and rented a Glock. My hands trembled uncontrollably when loading the magazine, and I even managed to load the rounds in backwards.
I thought something looked off when the bullet was pointing towards me after the slide jammed. After correcting that mistake, I promptly shaved off a good amount of skin off my left thumb because of an improper grip on the gun. Did that twice actually, but learned fast that stupid hurts.
About a week later I bought my first gun, and learned the care and feeding of it.
MrsFosforos bought her first gun shortly thereafter, and we took the CHL course together.
After that followed a binge on gun shows, a few more firearms, holsters, belts and other goodies. We attended the Forum Day in Friendswood and learned some much needed basic skills.
I have since got myself into reloading and the associated gear (thinking about casting bullets now). Also got into IDPA competition and I'm now a safety officer at the competitions at our local range.
Joined the NRA and TSRA. Got a Curio&Relic license too. Someone should have told me what an impact the decision to become a gun owner would have on my life.
I have met many great people in the last year, most of them members of this forum.
That's my recap of the past year - I believe things will slow down a little now.
A little more than a year ago I went to Targetmasters and rented a Glock. My hands trembled uncontrollably when loading the magazine, and I even managed to load the rounds in backwards.
I thought something looked off when the bullet was pointing towards me after the slide jammed. After correcting that mistake, I promptly shaved off a good amount of skin off my left thumb because of an improper grip on the gun. Did that twice actually, but learned fast that stupid hurts.About a week later I bought my first gun, and learned the care and feeding of it.
MrsFosforos bought her first gun shortly thereafter, and we took the CHL course together.
After that followed a binge on gun shows, a few more firearms, holsters, belts and other goodies. We attended the Forum Day in Friendswood and learned some much needed basic skills.
I have since got myself into reloading and the associated gear (thinking about casting bullets now). Also got into IDPA competition and I'm now a safety officer at the competitions at our local range.
Joined the NRA and TSRA. Got a Curio&Relic license too. Someone should have told me what an impact the decision to become a gun owner would have on my life.
I have met many great people in the last year, most of them members of this forum.
That's my recap of the past year - I believe things will slow down a little now.
to you & the Missus.
