... I can visualize your listing in the phone book - 'me_wright'. Pax...
I have no dog in this fight, nor even remember what sparked it.
All I know is that was funny right there; I don't care who you are.
... I can visualize your listing in the phone book - 'me_wright'. Pax...
I have no dog in this fight, nor even remember what sparked it.
All I know is that was funny right there; I don't care who you are.
How else is there to take a reply to me that says "try to avoid arguments with fools as they tend to drag people down to their level."You took my quote personally??
Gil223 said:(Y'know, a couple of other traits of lawyers is that they believe everything is about them, and that they must have the last word.) I didn't mention "wrightme", nor did I quote any of your posts. It must be one of those "If the shoe fits..." things. When I said "I'm done discussing this non-issue." what I really meant was "I'm done discussing this non-issue." Perhaps you should try reading for comprehension, rather than digging in the yard for 'bones of contention'. (Definition of COMPREHENSION [as it applies here]: 1. a: the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding). I don't know that you are totally incapable of reading for understanding - but you certainly seem disinclined of it. I can visualize your listing in the phone book - 'me_wright'. Pax...
I thought gil223 was a "breath of fresh air" while I might not of agreed with him 100% I was interestd in his information, and see no reason to cut a man off at the knees, like Wrightme did when gil223 was stating his opinion, which is what this forum is for..right?
My posts are about what he posts, and have nothing to do with where he is from.DTOM said:Not to mention he was from out of State, I hope Nevada does not get a reputation of treating our guests like this
Speaking of "posts", the OP of this thread, Redzilla, asked a simple question - "I have some questions. First off, where is a good place for a lady to get good firearm instruction?" That question was addressed exactly one time before the thread was hijacked in post #3 by somebody who thought it was more important to initiate discord with a totally ridiculous semantic objection, than it was to address the question the "newbie" posed. (Shall we jump on people over misspellings, poor punctuation and typographical errors too?) From that point on, there were 3 or 4 more attempts to give Red some information related to her Q, but they probably didn't get noticed through the barrage of flying verbal barstools!
Then the thread was diverted once again by the same person for the "Stop & ID" BS!. Here's a general suggestion - if you feel compelled to deviate significantly from the OPs thread topic then begin a new thread of your own, or go to PM. Redzilla obviously did not come here to start - or in hopes of finding - a brouhaha, nor did I. It just appeared...**POOF**... as if by magic. (Red is in Las Vegas, and she has access to a plethora of professional magicians - amateurs need not apply!)
The preceding was in no way subtle, nor was it my intent to be subtle. But, on the off-chance I have lost somebody here, let me clear up any confusion that I may have just caused. I was impressed... in the negative sense. There was little respect shown for the integrity of the thread, and even less respect for the participants. I'm just sayin'... Pax...:banghead:
Wording was at issue, you tried to say it wasn't.
I presented the "Stop and ID" as an example of where wording IS an issue, you took it off on a tangent.
Seriously, if you have issue with how this thread has progressed, don't forget your participation, which wasn't on topic either. In fact, I can't find a single 'on-topic' post from you in this thread.
To the OP, I personally apologize for how I did draw the thread sideways with my opinion about the safe handling guidelines, but it IS my opinion that I was sharing.
Gil, my post #3 WAS about my opinion about safe handling, which, unless you don't agree that DVC should have posted that, was on-topic. I shared my opinion. That is what these forums are for, right?
Yes, both wordings are useful. I added my opinion about the wording I prefer. There is nothing wrong with that.Wording was NOT an issue until you made it such. The issue was "Where can I get some good training locally?" (And either approach regarding the safe condition of a firearm is completely acceptable. The idea is to avoid accidental discharges, and the potential for unwanted injury or death.)
S&ID wasn't a subject brought in for discussion. It was an example of wording, because you started in on claiming it was simple semantics, so I presented an example to clarify my point. Until you took it out to 'what is applicable statutes,' it was just a simple example.Gil233 said:"Stop and ID" was already tangential to the question, "Where can I get some good training locally?", posed by the OP.
The subject to this thread was “New member, have questions”. I am wondering if his questions have been answered yet.
You chose your first pistol well. Your "lil' 9mm Taurus" is very well made, light weight, easily concealed, and has a lifteime warranty. It is priced as a quality entry-level pistol, and will give you years of satisfaction if properly maintained.
You are fortunate in having several options available to you in Las Vegas. There is MAC702 (hopefully affordable training) locally, and there is Frontsight in nearby Pahrump (purported to be one of, if not THE finest of facilities in the USA), but it's not inexpensive by any stretch of the working persons imagination! However, they do run frequent and reasonable specials on their 2 and 4 day Defensive Handgun Course. When I lived there (20 years ago), at least one of the gun shops (the name of which is lost to me now) in Las Vegas proper used to teach classes also.
DVC has given you excellent advice, and it's gratifying to know that - as a newbie - you realized the need for some training. Good luck to you, and welcome to the forum! Pax...
Hello from a fellow newbie to this forum. I've been carrying concealed legally for 4+ years and hope to eclipse the psycological block of OC shortly. Based on my limited non-professional experience, I can tell you that you would be far better off getting personalized training as opposed to group training. As far as a place close to you for practice, I would suggest the indoor range at American Shooters. They are located at the corner of Spring Mountain and Arville and offer free range time for women on Wednesdays.
Good luck and good shooting.
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Thanks, Bread! That's very close by! I'll be going there! Are they open on Sundays?