aronhubbard
Plinker
A friend of mine has expressed an interest in gun ownership of late, when I was discussing a recent purchase and he dropped the fact that he has managed to get to age 30 without so much as firing one. I decided this needs to be fixed, and his birthday last weekend gave me the opportunity!
Went down to the nearest range that is close to him (which happened to be Pop's or whatever they're calling themselves now) and got him a $50 certificate, which should be good for a rental, range time, and a box or two of appropriate ammo.
You should have seen it when he opened it up, he was pretty amped about it. As a bonus, he invited me to tag along when he redeems it, so I'll get to give him some range safety and pointers above and beyond what the shopkeeps will. Is there a standard spiel for first timers? Any suggestions? I was thinking of steering him towards a 9mm for the rental, since they have plenty of rentals in that calibur and the ammo is inexpensive... if he wants something with some more kick he can always try out my .357 mag.
Just trying to do my part to grow the sport/hobby/expression of freedom/lifestyle/whatever the heck we call this thing of ours!
Went down to the nearest range that is close to him (which happened to be Pop's or whatever they're calling themselves now) and got him a $50 certificate, which should be good for a rental, range time, and a box or two of appropriate ammo.
You should have seen it when he opened it up, he was pretty amped about it. As a bonus, he invited me to tag along when he redeems it, so I'll get to give him some range safety and pointers above and beyond what the shopkeeps will. Is there a standard spiel for first timers? Any suggestions? I was thinking of steering him towards a 9mm for the rental, since they have plenty of rentals in that calibur and the ammo is inexpensive... if he wants something with some more kick he can always try out my .357 mag.
Just trying to do my part to grow the sport/hobby/expression of freedom/lifestyle/whatever the heck we call this thing of ours!