Took Luke to a range yesterday.
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As I've mentioned, I own zero firearms, but I think I would enjoy shooting, just for the sport of it. There's a range about a mile and a half from my home.
What's the cost of doing something like you described, for a total newbie like me (no license, no nothin' here)?
@George-K said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
As I've mentioned, I own zero firearms, but I think I would enjoy shooting, just for the sport of it. There's a range about a mile and a half from my home.
What's the cost of doing something like you described, for a total newbie like me (no license, no nothin' here)?
Don't have a clue about range costs, as I just walk out the door and shoot. Benefit of living on the rural route.
You don't need a license if you use a range gun and I'm sure they have several. If you don't want to learn a complicated manual of arms, start with a revolver or something like a Glock. If you would rather, a .22 won't have the blast or recoil and ammo is much cheaper and that's what I've always started neophytes on. If you've never shot before, inquire about a newbie class...With all the new owners, bound to be some in your area.
That's handguns. You may prefer longarms.
And if you like shooting enough, you may even want to compete. You'd be a natural for SASS.
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A lot cheaper than what I paid, but I was in Vegas.
Though we had a greater selection. But again, it was in Vegas. They had a thriving business of tourists like me.
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This is where I went.
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The reason I said that...The Shield EZ .380 is made for people who want a centerfire, defensive handgun, but don't have a lot of hand strength or are recoil adverse.
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We spent $25 for the range time, $25 for the gun rental, and ALOT on ammo.
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We spent $25 for the range time, $25 for the gun rental, and ALOT on ammo.
@LuFins-Dad said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
We spent $25 for the range time, $25 for the gun rental, and ALOT on ammo.
$50? You'd spend a lot more for not as much fun at DIsneyworld, I suspect.
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The reason I said that...The Shield EZ .380 is made for people who want a centerfire, defensive handgun, but don't have a lot of hand strength or are recoil adverse.
@Jolly said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
The reason I said that...The Shield EZ .380 is made for people who want a centerfire, defensive handgun, but don't have a lot of hand strength or are recoil adverse.
My middle daughter did her research and is saving up for a Ruger LCP II in .380 for fun and safety.
And the polymer is pink.
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@Jolly said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
The reason I said that...The Shield EZ .380 is made for people who want a centerfire, defensive handgun, but don't have a lot of hand strength or are recoil adverse.
My middle daughter did her research and is saving up for a Ruger LCP II in .380 for fun and safety.
And the polymer is pink.
@Kincaid said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
@Jolly said in Took Luke to a range yesterday.:
The reason I said that...The Shield EZ .380 is made for people who want a centerfire, defensive handgun, but don't have a lot of hand strength or are recoil adverse.
My middle daughter did her research and is saving up for a Ruger LCP II in .380 for fun and safety.
And the polymer is pink.
The Shield EZ is a bigger gun with a grip safety and a easy to jack slide. It's softer shooting than the Ruger.
Having said that... I like the LCP. I carry one a lot. I have the first edition, not the second and the LCP II has the better trigger. A couple of things...The gun does not like to be limp-wristed and it helps to "slingshot" the slide when putting it into battery. As with any of the pocket rockets, it may have a particular ammo it really prefers...I use Hornady Critical Defense, but hers may like something else.
I think she'll like it.
