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Northern Firearms via GunBroker's has decent prices

I think the group at CCA are overall a good bunch. I have heard favorable reports regarding the training available and for the time and money it would be a good place to start. Randy with Suarez Int. is a fantastic instructor and I would highly recommend him. It does run into a little money though. The important thing is that documented, formal training may not only really save your life, it may help you should you wind up in court for some firearm related issue.

+1.....walk before you run. Any gun is better than what she has been carrying, right? Let her grow into it. IF she decides she wants something else, and it is her idea, then do it then, not now.

Congrats on getting additional training. It does make a world of difference, and will reveal, at least in my case, how much I didn't know. I will add that in formal training I have shot over 1200 rds. through my Rem R1 without a problem. (knock on wood). It seems that the 'tighter tolerance" 1911s, or should I say high end, have more malfunctions, in my experience in those classes. Additionally, serpa holsters have been banned from Front Sight training because of the increase risk of ND as mentioned from trigger finger motion. I'm sure that if one carries and trains routinely this can be worked out....but not everyone is as diligent as WillCarry on getting that training.

Yep, good videos and different concepts to digest.....Thanks Paul

just send it to friends or relatives out of state........

the LCP and most other small autos seem to be a little sensitive to dirt and fouling. When mine is clean, no problems, but towards the end of a 50rd box I will get some feeding problems. Haven't put but about 150 rds through it yet, so it may get better. However when clean no problems and shoots very good at 10yds and closer..which is what it is for. From what I have read, the Kahr 380 withstands a little more neglect.

Friend has one and uses it duck hunting.......no problems to speak of. I have one of the O/U that Rem had imported, the SPR10 and it is very good for what it is.

you can try online with S & G ammo.

Anyone ever see any of those 'cop' TV shows where they all meet at the corner bar for a drink after a long day? It always makes me feel good that they stowed their sidearm in a locked case in the trunk of their car.

That's why it is best never to say a word until you speak to your attorney; especially in this crazy world.

I am new to the IDPA. There are some great people involved with it, and it is fun just being around a bunch of like-minded folks. I don't pretend to think I'm going to be the next great shooter; but I do it to improve my 'personal best'. Don't worry about others, just try and do your best with which ever gun you choose to shoot on that day and have a good time. If you really get bit by the bug, then more power to you.

I have an Rem. R1 that I've shot the heck out of....great shooter. Friend has a Taurus, again no problems after 1500 rounds or so. BUT, if I were to buy another one right now, would get the Sig 1911 for around $800, they feel gooood.

Caster, you were just 'on' today...too bad you didn't try some of your bear loads, you may have had the same results.

I've been to the Advanced HGF course and I would advise anyone to take a class with Randy. This will be a practical application course. I've had other courses, this type of course sort of 'pulls it all together'. And this will also be a great week-end of having fun shooting. Be sure and bring plenty of ammo and mags!

In a perfect world, that hopefully would be anywhere you are, but 'gun free' zones are target areas for those wanting to create chaos. It is well documented that churches have been targets; presumably because of those folks not having the means to readily defend themselves. In one case, a parishoner used their own firearm to shoot the attacker. Look now at the security at the large churches....only the naive would think this is a safe place. The Bible also addresses this, so it is nothing new. Additionally, to wear out the cliche` freedom is not free....as long as this remains a free country, we will have blood-shed, unfortunately some of it accidental. We can only be diligent in our education and safety; and more strongly punish the criminal element rather than putting them back on the street to proliferate.

I have my grandfather's 'LC'.....it is still in very good condition and a shooter. I've shot pheasant out in SD with it just for ol' times sake. I won't shoot anything heavier than a standard trap load of handloaded #7 though. Look forward to passing it on to my son and grandson.

Thanks Bryan, this just happens to be a lady I introduced to shooting, but due to 'other influences' she is getting, I thought I would get some other opinions.

Some of you guys are always thinking big is better but what about the S&W mod. 60?

OK, have a friend whose BF insists she gets a Mod 60 with shroud for her personal CC. If it were me, I'd go with the LCR .........what say you?

So if the Post Office is not posted, then one could 'legally' carry to buy a stamp?

I assume this is an older gun/barrel. Why not buy an extra 1100 barrel already threaded?

I understand your being upset...I would say we all agree this is senseless; a shame and real tragedy. But more laws, or regs is not the answer. We have addressed this before, but a permit is simply the beginning, much like a driver's learner's permit. Mistakes with either a car or a handgun can result in loss of life needlessly. I don't have THE answer, except we all owe it to each other to be responsible gun owners and encourage others to do the same. This includes educational programs and pointing out to others irresponsible gun handling.

This may be one of the most common causes of ND. I'm sure it is part of every CCW class, and if you own a gun one should be very, very familiar with it, especially if you are carrying it! Still every safety rule was violated. Dumb, no excuse, no more laws or rules....we just happen to be surrounded by stupidity.

Same here......but the real solution is to shoot more, this stuff is for using, not saving.