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To: JohnHuang2
"* Obtain a firearm, learn how to use it and begin to carry it at all times.

I'm going to burst the bubble for a lot of people. Learning to shoot well is very difficult. It helps to live in an area where a person can own a firearm and have the type of gunrange or shooting matches so that they can learn the necessary skills. Very few shooting ranges allow drawing from a holster but there might be a monthly match that they can join.

Shooting a lot takes a lot of ammo and for that learning to reload ammunition is a must. Money becomes a factor when the reloading machine and components may take the price of a gun or more. Finding the time to shoot and then to reload the ammo it takes will change people's lifestyles. This isn't just a hobby, it becomes a way of life. If a person wants to devote the time and energy in being more than acceptable using a gun, I suggest getting involved in IDPA and High Power Rifle competitions. Getting involved with both competitions will give all the skills necessary.

12 posted on 05/27/2002 7:53:56 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5
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To: Shooter 2.5
All excellent points...but I've had occassion to brandish firearms to stop crimes...and nobody ever asked about my marksmanship.
13 posted on 05/27/2002 9:56:06 AM PDT by gundog
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