My name is Matthew, and I am a gun addict

[hazmatt]

For now I only own one gun, a Beretta U22 NEOS. I know, its not great for personal defense. But, it's my first gun. I wanted something cheap to shoot while I'm learning the basics. I'm going back and forth on which gun to get next, FNP40 or a PX4 Storm. I will be getting my CCW permit in the future. I've heard you can use a 22lr pistol during your CCW shooting test. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm divorced, about to be laid-off from work, and looking forward to this opportunity to seek a new line of work. I have two pets, a Jack Russel TERROR, and a Texas rat snake. I would love to own at least one handgun in all the major calibers. like I said, I'm an addict. That's enough about me, I'm off to read some more comments from new members. I look forward to hearing from you.

[TNTitan]

hey there.

[Guest nj.piney]

welcome

[jess01999]

For now I only own one gun, a Beretta U22 NEOS. I know, its not great for personal defense. But, it's my first gun. I wanted something cheap to shoot while I'm learning the basics. I'm going back and forth on which gun to get next, FNP40 or a PX4 Storm. I will be getting my CCW permit in the future. I've heard you can use a 22lr pistol during your CCW shooting test. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm divorced, about to be laid-off from work, and looking forward to this opportunity to seek a new line of work. I have two pets, a Jack Russel TERROR, and a Texas rat snake. I would love to own at least one handgun in all the major calibers. like I said, I'm an addict. That's enough about me, I'm off to read some more comments from new members. I look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome to TGO!! Yes, you can shoot a .22lr for qualification.......I took my class today and several used a .22lr. I hate to hear about your future lay-off but enjoy your divorce as much as possible and stock up on your toys before you get hitched again .....just kidding (not really about enjoying the single life). As for your addiction.........please go buy 2 firearms and PM me in the morning .

Edited November 8, 2009 by jess01999

[56FordGuy]

Welcome.

[Guest FlyntG]

congrats and condolences! (apply each where applicable)

It's been a while since I took my carry permit class, but anybody that showed up without their own were issued the gun shops .22s

I know how you feel. I got my 06 about 6 years ago. Loved shooting it so much, but you can't just throw lead down range all day with a hunting rifle, so I went out and got a cheap SKS. Liked it so much I got an AK, then an AR..well, it just keeps going. You could do MUCH worse for an addiction.

[memphismason]

Howdy

[DWARREN123]

Howdy Matthew and Welcome to TGO

[Guest tnmale46]

welcome

[Guest TurboniumOxide]

One door closes, many more open. Welcome! It is a fun disease, but expensive. Lately I can't even afford the ammo to sight in my .308/7.62, so I shoot my .223/5.56 and my .22 conversion for my AR.

Be careful, we all have BRD and you will too. I have spent 10K on guns and ammo this year easily. You have to get the orangepeel targets too. etc etc. And nylon coated cleaning rods and Militec-1 and bronze brushes and three different kinds of bore cleaner. Mmmm Hoppes #9

[hazmatt]

"Be careful, we all have BRD and you will too."

I'm such a noob. What is BRD?

[Mr. Brooks]

"Be careful, we all have BRD and you will too."

I'm such a noob. What is BRD?

Black Rifle Disease.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/show-tell/1480-post-pictures-your-evil-black-rifle.html <---These guys have it.

[Guest gunslinger707]

Welcome !

[extremescene]

definitely use the .22 to qualify if that is what you are comfortable with. You sure don't want to get used to the recoil of larger calibers under the pressure of that test. My girlfriend and I took our class earlier this year at guns and leather(highly recommended btw) and they recommended using their .22 pistols as neither of us had shot before. We both easily passed and then went out and got comfortable with 9mm and .45.

[hazmatt]

Ahh, Black Rifle Disease. I have that also. Not as sick with BRD as I am with HgD (Handgun Disease). I do want a 22lr like the GSG5 or Kel-Tec SU-22, and a 5.56 of some kind.

[Guest SureShot308]

Welcome.

There is no known cure for BRD. Once you get it, it's all over.

[hazmatt]

By the way, what does the shooting test consist of?

[Sidinman]

When I took mine about this time last year. We shot 18 times at 3 yds., and 18 times at 9 yds., and 14 times from 15 yds. that was it.

[jess01999]

By the way, what does the shooting test consist of?

My class was 6 @ 3, 6 @ 7, 6 @ 15, and the remainder of the total 48 rounds at 3.

[bockey]

Welcome

[hazmatt]

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you. You have made me feel welcome.

It sounds like I need to practice some 15 yard shooting with my little 22. I've shoot quite a bit from 10 yards and closer. But nothing longer that 10 yards.

[Guest Gun Geek]

Welcome, to both TGO and an awesome hobby/past time/lifestyle.