Newbie from MN

[MNWild81883]

Hey there.

I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I am new to shooting real guns. I am a huge hockey and paintball fan. I just recently got addicted to guns through a few buddies that let me shoot some 9mm and a .45.

I am planning on purchasing a .22 rifle, as well as a 9mm for HD. There is going to a be a gun show here in a few weeks and hopefully I can try out most 9mm there instead of having to pay $15 to rent one every time at the range. Since I haven't been to a gun show before, I hope they aren't so packed so that I will only be able to try a few diferent 9mms.

Once I have tried a lot of different kinds, I will take a hand gun 101 course, then finally buy one!

Be prepared for many a questions...if I can't find them answered in search, of course.

[Todd]

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[cougartex]

Welcome from the great state of Texas.

[redpenguin01]

Welcome bro... from Minnesota myself. Big hockey fan out here as well. Not really sure if you know this, but we aren't required to take a basic 101 pistols class here in this state. You can just fill out your application for a permit to purchase and turn it in at your local police department for free. Unless you are completely new and clueless about basic functions and disassembly, I probably would just skip the 101 class and go for something more advanced... but that's just me though.

Anyways, a warm welcome to you again. Enjoy your stay here at the boards.
RP

[Hiram25]

Welcome to the forum from Delaware.

[MNWild81883]

Welcome bro... from Minnesota myself. Big hockey fan out here as well. Not really sure if you know this, but we aren't required to take a basic 101 pistols class here in this state. You can just fill out your application for a permit to purchase and turn it in at your local police department for free. Unless you are completely new and clueless about basic functions and disassembly, I probably would just skip the 101 class and go for something more advanced... but that's just me though.

Anyways, a warm welcome to you again. Enjoy your stay here at the boards.
RP

Thanks for the warm welcome!

redpenguin01:

I was going to apply for my permit and get a gun but I figured since I have only shot once, it would be better to go to a course and learn all the fundamentals correctly instead of developing bad habits. But, we'll see. Thanks again!

[ken2925]

Welcome from SC!