Crazy Guy and I renewed a few weeks ago. ** -- TechMomof2 06/17/2020 11:29AM
I may as well get right to the point. TSO and I are signing up for handgun -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 4:55PM
Kudos for taking training; lots of people buy a firearm and don't ** -- BleedinOandM 06/17/2020 07:37AM
Why do you hate tazers? ** -- LonghornHokie 06/17/2020 12:52AM
Yea they work real well on drugged up criminals...they don't even feel it. ** -- Hockey Dad 06/17/2020 05:45AM
"Don't taze me Bro." ** -- MikeVT85 06/17/2020 01:41AM
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range ** -- Baltimore Hokie 06/16/2020 11:47PM
45 long slide, with laser sighting ** -- Brown Water 06/17/2020 12:46AM
Just got a Glock .357 sig -- MrBayAreaHokie 06/16/2020 11:39PM
Surprised you didn't go for the 5.7 ** -- EDGEMAN 06/17/2020 08:17AM
It is very hard to buy a gun in Cali -- MrBayAreaHokie 06/17/2020 09:29AM
I have an FN Five-SeveN...ammo isn't always the easiest to find. ** -- vthokieq 06/17/2020 08:55AM
Ruger has released the "Five Seven" -- EDGEMAN 06/17/2020 09:15AM
Velocity means very little in a self defense hand gun -- HokieR 06/17/2020 06:59AM
I don't advise Glocks for new gun owners due to the lack of external safety -- Naelbis 06/17/2020 01:39AM
Many Sigs have a external "decocker" which puts it into DA mode -- EDGEMAN 06/17/2020 09:12AM
I would rather have 1 Sig 226 than 10 Glocks ** -- HokieR 06/17/2020 07:10AM
Preach it brother! ** -- EDGEMAN 06/17/2020 08:17AM
Some old footage there. Hickok is da man for sure. ** -- HokiesBill48 06/17/2020 12:06AM
...what a thread... -- chumley 06/16/2020 10:46PM
Single action pistols are great practice for beginners -- bigbadbird 06/16/2020 10:01PM
Applaud you for taking the course and taking gun ownership seriously. ** -- Late 80s Hokie 06/16/2020 8:59PM
Good call. ** -- Nortazhokie 06/16/2020 7:37PM
Yea just don't ever use it. Self defense left with free speech. -- Hockey Dad 06/16/2020 7:17PM
They did? ** -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 10:08PM
Spot on, it’s insanity. I used to pray -- clemson81nc 06/16/2020 9:03PM
Good on ya! ** -- VRJNYTK 06/16/2020 7:00PM
I have some experience and many friends over the years have asked for help -- HokiesBill48 06/16/2020 6:43PM
I introduced a friend of mine to 9mm pistols -- EDGEMAN 06/17/2020 09:30AM
Thank you, Bill48. I overlooked another range/training -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 7:18PM
You may end up getting 2. -- Atlee Hokie 06/16/2020 10:42PM
Just renewed mine a couple of weeks ago... ** -- ShortFatHokie 06/16/2020 6:37PM
Photo's neighbors react -- HokieDiver 06/16/2020 6:22PM
Wife and i are having the same discussion now ** -- HokieJamie 06/16/2020 6:13PM
Big baby. Learn Kung Fu. ** -- Stork 06/16/2020 5:43PM
Fu won’t be here in two more years, I heard somewhere. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 6:13PM
Not if he keeps wearing that Breitbart hoodie. -- MP4VT2004 06/16/2020 7:16PM
I know Kung Fu. Gun Fu is better. ** -- Tafkam Hokie 06/16/2020 5:53PM
Honestly, shotgun is best for home defense ** -- FfxStationHokie 06/16/2020 5:42PM
True; but more difficult outside the home ** -- BleedinOandM 06/17/2020 07:39AM
It depends. A pistol can offer much more flexibility -- clemson81nc 06/16/2020 11:21PM
Good advice & add a good security camera that records. ** -- Hoakie82 06/16/2020 7:06PM
It's got a nice spread....(link) -- psychobilly 06/16/2020 7:05PM
Yep. Growing up hunting and the western PA gun culture there is no doubt. ** -- kennedyvt 06/16/2020 6:16PM
Prefer to have both a handgun (4quick reload) and pump shotgun ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:59PM
Not looking to create an arsenal of democracy. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 6:14PM
I agree with him. I don’t have an arsenal -- Betabeachbum 06/16/2020 6:25PM
Gotcha, that just my preference. Not intended a recommend 4u ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 6:24PM
Prefer to have a M4 carbine, handgun, and pump shotgun ** -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 6:08PM
I have those. Also have a Benelli M2. ** -- Hokieesith 06/16/2020 6:30PM
Nods head, appreciatedly ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 6:27PM
Gatling gun is a must too nowadays ** -- FfxStationHokie 06/16/2020 6:01PM
Agree. Have a Benelli tactical with night sights just for that purpose ** -- HokieR 06/16/2020 5:53PM
Night sights are a must have ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:59PM
I need to get some of those. ** -- MP4VT2004 06/16/2020 6:03PM
Proud of ya photo....bout time. ** -- HokiesBill48 06/16/2020 5:34PM
Been discussed in my house as well. Might be time. ** -- vt90 06/16/2020 5:26PM
I recommend The Judge -- VT Pops 06/16/2020 5:26PM
I have a Taurus 357 for the SO... it’s a bit easier to handle than 45 cal ** -- VRJNYTK 06/16/2020 7:01PM
Actually, for home defense we're looking into getting one-> -- HOKIERIT 06/16/2020 5:38PM
We live in a townhouse. If you do too, it is important to think -- HokieSignGuy 06/16/2020 8:50PM
I would not suggest it. In that short of a barrel the penetration -- HokieR 06/16/2020 5:58PM
Really? I'm surprised to hear that. I thuoght it was a good alternative-> -- HOKIERIT 06/16/2020 6:01PM
None of the shells meet the minimum FBI -- HokieR 06/16/2020 6:11PM
Look at the S&W Governor as well, very similar. -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 5:42PM
Really? I watched a review and the guy said it was VERY-> -- HOKIERIT 06/16/2020 6:05PM
Governor holds one more round and will fire .45ACP also. -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 6:08PM
Damn..good to know. not looking for a snake gun. Want -> -- HOKIERIT 06/16/2020 6:13PM
HItting the range when I get home. Just bought 1000rds of 5.56 NATO👍🏻 ** -- B777Fr8Dog 06/16/2020 5:21PM
My wife and I both have our CCL's and yes we do carry...She carries a... -- Major Kong 06/16/2020 5:19PM
Major, Momma needs to take her finger off that trigger brother. :) ** -- HokiesBill48 06/16/2020 5:32PM
She just bust a cap in a groundhog in her snapdragons. ** -- Major Kong 06/16/2020 5:56PM
Sweet ** -- HokiesBill48 06/16/2020 6:10PM
Was in same boat; completed NRA course and bought first handgun last week -- WestyHokie 06/16/2020 5:18PM
What did you buy? ** -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 5:58PM
Smart to do your homework. Responsible. Good on ya ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:13PM
This is sounding like a "Gone Girl" situation. Prayers, PHNC ** -- GretnaHokie 06/16/2020 5:06PM
Well, there goes the dream of retiring to the China-India border. ** -- Hokie360 06/16/2020 5:05PM
You just need rocks there... ** -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 5:56PM
Sounds like you’re doing it correctly. Guns ain’t toys. -- mancunian 06/16/2020 5:05PM
I sleep with my loaded Beretta 9MM right on my nightstand -- FfxStationHokie 06/16/2020 5:49PM
I've been aware of the threads here about this and the most -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 5:12PM
That's a little harsh. You could leave off the drooling piece. ** -- Brown Water 06/16/2020 5:10PM
I drool, but I'm no Neanderthal. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 5:13PM
Classic Piltdown ** -- TomTurkey 06/16/2020 6:37PM
Sort of unrelated story but I remember when I first started my current job -- AbsolutVT03 06/16/2020 5:05PM
Saw the top strap blow off a revolver at bring your own reloads... could -- VRJNYTK 06/16/2020 7:06PM
I hope to be as sure. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 5:41PM
"Be careful out there!" ** -- TomTurkey 06/16/2020 5:04PM
Someone save this post for when we hear PHNC has been shot in his sleep ** -- Nova Hokie 95 06/16/2020 5:04PM
Good for you. Flex those 2A rights! ** -- RoswellGAHokie 06/16/2020 5:04PM
If you open carry like the Wild West you don’t need a permit. ** -- Hoakie82 06/16/2020 5:03PM
Tipping point in that you think you need one for protection? ** -- UTPr0sim 06/16/2020 5:03PM
You'll shoot your eye out ** -- Brown Water 06/16/2020 5:01PM
Good for you! If you and the TSO need assistance in what handgun -- Alan11 06/16/2020 5:01PM
Thank you. We'll solicit advice from all corners. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 5:14PM
I’ll help too. My best advice is go with what ever you are most comfortable -- Betabeachbum 06/16/2020 6:17PM
Two quick thoughts. -- Tafkam Hokie 06/16/2020 11:41PM
Thank you. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 06/16/2020 7:32PM
What does being bonded do for you if you get sued? Tia ** -- Hoakie82 06/16/2020 6:54PM
Do you have any advice now for picking your first pistol? For a man & woman ** -- Hoakie82 06/16/2020 5:07PM
Edge is pretty spot on. I would add be comfortable with what you are shooti -- Betabeachbum 06/16/2020 6:20PM
Didn’t know you could rent different guns at a range. Great idea. ** -- Hoakie82 06/16/2020 7:04PM
Most have rentals. Call first to ask. ** -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 7:47PM
Step one: determine what you want. -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 5:54PM
My recommendations for each: -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 7:36PM
Was it you that recommended the p365 to me? -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 6:12PM
It's really nice...feels like a much larger pistol -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 6:19PM
Hoakie82 Email me. I will be glad to help you out. Email is in body of post -- Alan11 06/16/2020 5:18PM
Go with 9mm/hollow point. Glock 19 is nice for cc. Glock17 -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:17PM
Go big or go home! Desert Eagle .50 baby! -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 5:43PM
Did you say Desert Eagle? -- Vtskier1 06/16/2020 6:42PM
S&W MP 2.0 is nice. (Women do better with ) less than 40cal..** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:54PM
I've got Sigs, Springfields, and H&Ks in 9mm, .40, and .45. -- vthokieq 06/16/2020 6:10PM
Glocks are loved by woodworkers -- EDGEMAN 06/16/2020 7:05PM
Yeah, I've got a Glock 19 and it's a good one. ** -- Chris Coleman
06/16/2020 5:23PM
👍 ** -- ColoVT82 06/16/2020 5:29PM
"That's a woman's gun." -- Chris Coleman
06/16/2020 5:12PM
Goodnight -- Brown Water 06/16/2020 5:17PM