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To: frog in a pot

I moved here from New Orleans after Katrina, I had just retired from the military and did not want my kids high school years to be scarred by Katrina the whole time. I love North Georgia, I go to Helen at least once a year during October Fest! (Current Middle Georgia resident)

Looks like the Remingtons is the tactical looking kind, while I like the look, I am pretty sure my wife was not thinking a military look, but I like it so that may make my decision!

I was marksman qualified on the M-16 while in the USAF, but I have never really used a shotgun myself and have no idea on the shells and loads. I have gotten some good research start points here to help me.

Does anyone know if Bass Pro Shop or Dicks Sporting Goods has competitve prices? or should I head straight for one of the local gun shops?


50 posted on 11/19/2008 2:16:23 PM PST by USAFJeeper
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To: USAFJeeper

“Does anyone know if Bass Pro Shop or Dicks Sporting Goods has competitve prices? or should I head straight for one of the local gun shops?”

Recommend pricing at a general sports shops and then going directly to a gun shop. My son just got a Glock 21, NIB. The local big store was $100 more for a used piece.

Buying online has a shipping charge and a FFL delivery charge so it could be a wash. Determine the owner’s credentials, former LEO...military armorer...ect. Then you will have someone to go to with questions.

Home defense is a special art, recommend you do some research. For instance, if there are young ones in the house they might come running - and yelling - into the master bedroom on the first shot and it will likely be dark, none of which helps the stress level for the defender and create a dangerous environment. (Tell them to hide under the bed until you tell them to come out?) If you have a two-story, tell her to not go downstairs, get on the phone and defend from the top of the stairs, etc., etc.


54 posted on 11/19/2008 5:08:31 PM PST by frog in a pot (Obama: "I don't believe people should be able to own guns." Thanks for the heads up, O)
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