[seeker41]

Thanks for your input. I really enjoy the educational "firearm" discussions on FR. Lots of technical stuff I was unaware of. My 2nd fav posts are the "Whats your favorite book" threads."

[PoorMuttly]

Wet telephone books.

Seriously, in my case...the Bible

then Macciavelli's The Prince.

Uh-oh. This thread has turned. Nevermind.

[PatrioticAmerican]

Yeah, book threads are also fairy good, especially in the Winter.

These gun threads really do show that a little information can be dangerous. For the most part, not knowing what you know of firearms, simply ask yourself if an idea seems uncomfortable to you. If so, it is probably dangerous.

The only real sound advice is get training (no ate-up jokers, just common sensed NRA folks are best), practice often to keep familiar (monthly, if possible), keep the firearm safe from children, and keep the pointy end away from things you don't want to hit. Frankly, everything else you will learn from your own experiences. All that fancy-dancy stuff never really works well when it's trigger time.

Most of all, enjoy shooting; it is a sport as well.