mobiushky
Regular Member
Hello all. Just finally decided to register and post my first. I grew up in a hunting and shooting family, but when I went to college I sort of left it all behind. Got married, had a few kids, and suddenly realized it had been nearly 20 years since I fired a gun. Been talking to the wife and we jointly decided that we should exercise our rights as citizens and purchase a firearm.
Just to provide some incite into my mind set. I am doing this for more than one reason. My main reason is personal and family protection. But equally important is that in this day and age I have some to believe that a right not exercised is a right that will be lost in time. And as much as I want to protect my family I am equally concerned that I protect my individual rights. To that extent I intend to follow up with courses for CCW.
I've never personally owned a firearm because any firearms I used were family owned (ie, my dad). So last week I purchased a Glock 19 from a great place in Parker. Little plug here, the guys at Rocky Mountain Guns and Ammo in Parker were great to deal with and I see myself pretty much buying from them from now on. No comments on "eww a Glock" or "eww a 9mm" please. I know they are a love or hate on both accounts. Went to the range and ran 200 rds through it last weekend. I'm in love. You will not convince me I made a bad choice. In fact, I'll probably get a second Glock for my wife to CCW later. (PS, that was more a preemptive statement for SOME people. I know not everyone is so opinionated.)
I haven't OC'd yet, I actually haven't even purchased a holster yet. And I'm a budget conscious person because as much as I love the idea of exercising my rights, I already have an expensive hobby that means little is left for accessories. So I'm thinking about picking up the Glock combat and sport holster, but we'll see. Just can't afford a $100 holster right now.
OK, introduction over. Now for my comment. Thank you all so much for this resource. I want to be as informed as possible and this site has been a WEALTH of knowledge. I may not OC all the time just due to the logistics of it and being so close to Denver, but I do intend to make it a more common part of my day. Given what I have learned here, I am now much more prepared. Thanks again.
Just to provide some incite into my mind set. I am doing this for more than one reason. My main reason is personal and family protection. But equally important is that in this day and age I have some to believe that a right not exercised is a right that will be lost in time. And as much as I want to protect my family I am equally concerned that I protect my individual rights. To that extent I intend to follow up with courses for CCW.
I've never personally owned a firearm because any firearms I used were family owned (ie, my dad). So last week I purchased a Glock 19 from a great place in Parker. Little plug here, the guys at Rocky Mountain Guns and Ammo in Parker were great to deal with and I see myself pretty much buying from them from now on. No comments on "eww a Glock" or "eww a 9mm" please. I know they are a love or hate on both accounts. Went to the range and ran 200 rds through it last weekend. I'm in love. You will not convince me I made a bad choice. In fact, I'll probably get a second Glock for my wife to CCW later. (PS, that was more a preemptive statement for SOME people. I know not everyone is so opinionated.)
I haven't OC'd yet, I actually haven't even purchased a holster yet. And I'm a budget conscious person because as much as I love the idea of exercising my rights, I already have an expensive hobby that means little is left for accessories. So I'm thinking about picking up the Glock combat and sport holster, but we'll see. Just can't afford a $100 holster right now.
OK, introduction over. Now for my comment. Thank you all so much for this resource. I want to be as informed as possible and this site has been a WEALTH of knowledge. I may not OC all the time just due to the logistics of it and being so close to Denver, but I do intend to make it a more common part of my day. Given what I have learned here, I am now much more prepared. Thanks again.