New Member? Introduce yourself here (just intros, questions get answered elsewhere)

Riomouse911 said:
Howdy!

Lots of good info in the reloading forum, even for those of us who have been at it for a while. (1995 for me, I’m a beginner compared to many of the reloading residents :).) There are some seriously knowledgeable folks on rifles, handguns and shotguns as well.

Have fun, don’t be afraid it ask questions and welcome aboard. :thumbup:

Stay safe.
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I've been handloading since 1977. My first effort to established credit way back then was to get a loan to buy a Ruger Blackhawk and a RCBS kit to load for it. To say that loading, shooting, and hunting is a personal lifetime obsession is an understatement. Even though I have a fair amount of experience, I very much consider myself a "lifetime learner". I've shadowed this forum for years and have learned a great deal from its Members. Thank You!
 
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Hello from Vacation Land. Where the unofficial moto is, come, have fun, spend your money and go the heck home. ;) (I would like to add stay on the coast):rofl:
Been a gun crank for as long as I can remember, more of a jack of all trades, master of none, than dedicated to one discipline, though I did go bat poo crazy over muzzle loaders for about 15 years.
 
Hello, Fatcat3, and welcome. Vacations are a great way to share a good thing without clogging up the system with too many people! We are happy to have you on board and hope you will feel at home here. There is a lot of information, and we try to keep things respectful. Please check out the THR primer when you have a chance, and have fun.
 
Welcome, Mountainman2! We are glad you found us and look forward to adding your wisdom and experience to the information base here. Check out THR primer when you get a chance, and take a look around at your leisure. The handloading section has a wealth of information and occasionally, spirited discussion about a recipe or two. :D
 
I joined THR two days ago. I'm 49 years old. I'm an attorney and live in a very liberal suburb where probably everybody hates guns. I'm a married father of an adorable little girl. I've never been into guns, and I'm actually slightly afraid of them. But protecting my wife and child in this era of "defund the police", devaluation of the dollar, and everybody going literally crazy is what compelled me to learn about guns. However, I've learned that even when things are great it still pays to be able to defend yourself. A husband and father who depends on others for self-defense isn't really taking his job seriously. Maybe that's an overstatement, because my father was not into guns. But I digress. So I'm slowly learning and building a small arsenal in my home. I've been going to a shooting range, I've started the process of getting my CC permit, I've already started carrying a knife just to get in the mindset of carrying, and I plan to take advanced training classes. I've also read several books on guns. I still have tons to learn because most of the details about guns and ammo are Greek to me. My wife asks if I'm trying to become Jack Bauer. That's my goal.
 
Good morning, @Jerkstore and welcome! It is good to hear that you are not using a gun as a talisman, but are actually getting good information. You will find that in abundance here (as well as occasional drivel, because drivel happens, as you know in your line of work). We try to be respectful in this community, and steer clear of politics to the extent possible, because alienation isn't helpful. Please check out the THR primer and scroll to the bottom to find the various interest sections when time permits. Enjoy!
 
Jerkstore said:
I still have tons to learn because most of the details about guns and ammo are Greek to me. My wife asks if I'm trying to become Jack Bauer. That's my goal.
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Ask away with any questions, what the assembled groupmind here does actually know is both impressive and bordering on universal.
There are both hearing and vision specialists in our midst, and rather an estimable collection of attorneys, too.
 
You are not alone in your introduction and path to firearm ownership, @Jerkstore - not by a long shot.

I do suggest you shoot - regularly. Join a range, get a stock of ammo and run several hundred rounds through each gun. Get training. A CCW class is a good start, but there's probably other classes available which are actually better, since they aren't designed to meet some outline designed by politicians.

Oh, and you found the best place to discuss firearms. Welcome!
 
Longtime gun owner. Got my start shooting .22 at Boy Scout camp. Best friend's dad had a FFL and a serious collection. Hung out there a lot, tried to absorb as much knowledge as I could, and started collecting myself after high school. And, as jobs and discretionary spending allowed. All purchases through said dad and his advice was generally sound and greatly appreciated, although I'm still annoyed at him for talking me out of an early Mac-10. He placated me with an IMI offering instead, although I really wish I had both. My buddies and I were avid bird hunters (duck, pheasant). Never really got into bigger game, although I have several rifles. My Remington 1100 with Choate pistol grip stock and extended mag is probably the one gun I'd keep if you told me I could only have one. Did a nice side hustle while in college by reloading 12-ga for my bird hunting buddies and the same said dad, for him to resell. Still have bags of lead shot, reloading equip, primers, empty cases, wads, cans of Blue-Dot, to make many hundreds of rounds.

Fast-forward 40 years, one marriage, 2 grown daughters, a divorce, remarriage, and I'm rekindling my active interest. Still have almost all the guns I ever bought. My current wife gets the blame/credit by saying: "Why do you have all these guns? You never shoot them." Good point. So, I took inventory, re-upped my range membership, and here I am. Partial to wheel guns for personal defense, due to reliability and not throwing casings around. I live in Seattle, an extremely hostile environment for gun owners. My Form-1 story could be its own thread. Thank goodness wife and I have a weekend place on the other side of the Cascades where folks are far more rational when it comes to guns, in general.

Very happy I found this site. As I said, hope to contribute as well as learn.

- MR
 
mountainroads said:
Longtime gun owner. Got my start shooting .22 at Boy Scout camp. Best friend's dad had a FFL and a serious collection. Hung out there a lot, tried to absorb as much knowledge as I could, and started collecting myself after high school. And, as jobs and discretionary spending allowed. All purchases through said dad and his advice was generally sound and greatly appreciated, although I'm still annoyed at him for talking me out of an early Mac-10. He placated me with an IMI offering instead, although I really wish I had both. My buddies and I were avid bird hunters (duck, pheasant). Never really got into bigger game, although I have several rifles. My Remington 1100 with Choate pistol grip stock and extended mag is probably the one gun I'd keep if you told me I could only have one. Did a nice side hustle while in college by reloading 12-ga for my bird hunting buddies and the same said dad, for him to resell. Still have bags of lead shot, reloading equip, primers, empty cases, wads, cans of Blue-Dot, to make many hundreds of rounds.

Fast-forward 40 years, one marriage, 2 grown daughters, a divorce, remarriage, and I'm rekindling my active interest. Still have almost all the guns I ever bought. My current wife gets the blame/credit by saying: "Why do you have all these guns? You never shoot them." Good point. So, I took inventory, re-upped my range membership, and here I am. Partial to wheel guns for personal defense, due to reliability and not throwing casings around. I live in Seattle, an extremely hostile environment for gun owners. My Form-1 story could be its own thread. Thank goodness wife and I have a weekend place on the other side of the Cascades where folks are far more rational when it comes to guns, in general.

Very happy I found this site. As I said, hope to contribute as well as learn.

- MR
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Welcome, you'll love it here!
 
Guess I’ll jump in…
I always had an interest in learning to shoot - it was one thing that my dad and I had always talked about doing together but I guess life got in the way. He worked so much and then ended up getting MS and finally didn’t have the ability to even grip a gun any longer. He was a collector and I inherited some beautiful firearms when he passed two years ago.
After dad passed I decided I needed to learn on my own, so I chose a trainer and purchased my first carry pistol. Now I am an avid learner and love to develop my shooting skills whenever possible. I train with both handguns and rifle and have also tried shotgun (those clays were so hard to hit!). I’m hoping to do more competition soon.
 
Sgt Thwarp said:
Howdy from the deep south. (You’re in trouble now )
I’ve been around the firearms scene since I was a brat, but this old dog is still willing to learn a few new tricks. Look’n forward to seeing you in the forum.
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Welcome, @Sgt Thwarp . You will find we have members from all over the US and other countries as well. You'll fit right in.
 
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