What should I know about guns?

guandulera · #1 05-09-2008, 08:55 AM

Safety issues have made me and my husband to decide that I get a license to carry a gun. However, I have no experience at all in the use of firearms. I already submit the application with the Sheriff’s office and I have the gun which I am going to register. My concern is that I have never even touch a gun before. How do I go by knowing what to do?

SKY · #2 05-09-2008, 09:05 AM

Are you talking about the DR or another country?

pyratt · #3 05-09-2008, 09:08 AM

Well if you live in the DR...go to a gun store and LOOK. Spend hours looking and discussing the weapons to learn terminology before you buy anything.

DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum is a resource you can use as well.. although based in the USA.

Once you know which type of waepon you think you want. Try to rent one and go shooting with an Instructor or knowledgeable representative from the store.

While guns are considered the original "point and click" device, it is not suggested you practice or otherwise try to learn on your own. Above all, have fun! Target shooting is a great sport!

guandulera · #4 05-09-2008, 09:13 AM

We live in North Carolina

guandulera · #5 05-09-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pyratt

Well if you live in the DR...go to a gun store and LOOK. Spend hours looking and discussing the weapons to learn terminology before you buy anything.

DefensiveCarry Concealed Carry Forum is a resource you can use as well.. although based in the USA.

Once you know which type of waepon you think you want. Try to rent one and go shooting with an Instructor or knowledgeable representative from the store.

While guns are considered the original "point and click" device, it is not suggested you practice or otherwise try to learn on your own. Above all, have fun! Target shooting is a great sport!

Thank you very much for your response.

pyratt · #6 05-09-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by guandulera

We live in North Carolina

GO to a gun shop....they will help you. Also visit the website I mentioned in my previous post....it is a wealth of info and the people who post will help as well.

Congrats on applying for your permit! Our 2nd Amendment is great.

guandulera · #7 05-09-2008, 09:27 AM

Thanks again. I checked and it looks interesting. I’ll be there for a little bit today

Skippy1 · #8 05-09-2008, 09:34 AM

First and formost guns are dangerous no matter which end you stand at.
If you do not have one you can't use it, if you can't use it you won't hurt anyone.
Yes you might feel safer having one but the same goes for a hard hat.
I would never advocate owning or using one they are too much of a responsibility for most people.
IMHO

Skippy1

John Evans · #9 05-09-2008, 09:35 AM

I would try to find a shooting range in the area first and take a few lessons before buying one- have you been watching the latest jodie foster film

guandulera · #10 05-09-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippy1

First and formost guns are dangerous no matter which end you stand at.
If you do not have one you can't use it, if you can't use it you won't hurt anyone.
Yes you might feel safer having one but the same goes for a hard hat.
I would never advocate owning or using one they are too much of a responsibility for most people.
IMHO

Skippy1

We alwasy have to make decisions.