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Espy said:
Cosign this.

The rest of this is addressed to Tam, so everyone who doesn't like long posts can feel free to skip it. :D

Tam if you know how to use it I believe they're an asset to have around and really can give you a good sense of security... and when I say know how to use it I don't just mean know how to pull the trigger, you should familiarize yourself with cleaning it, and engage in sufficient target practice to become proficient at it. Just keep it locked up when you aren't using it. A small lock box or safe with an electronic lock under the bed works well. I think most, if not all, laws require you to store it unloaded, but personally I'm not doing that, if it's locked up that's good enough. Both my kids are old to know better than to mess with a loaded gun, so that's not a concern for me. But in general if you teach a kid to respect any firearm, you won't have to worry about them messing with it, I think when you try to hide them or refuse to familarize a child with them that they get curious and are more likely to get into trouble with one. As a child I remember there being loaded rifles stacked in the corners of the parlor all the time, and I knew better than to even think about touching one without permission, that was a guaranteed whuppin' & I knew they were dangerous and not to be toyed with. I also knew all I had to do was ask and one of the men in my family would take me out for target practice, we had a range on the property and were encouraged to use it. A child who understands what a gun can do, and knows how to handle one properly, will have more respect for them.

I'd encourage you to check out several options before buying, as you get a better feel for them when they're in your hand. A lot of people talk favorably about Glocks for instance, but they just feel barrel heavy to me, and Berettas are also not weighted to my liking, so I went with a Ruger .45 ACP and it has a really solid feel, nicely weighted and I'm comfortable with it. I have average sized hands and it fits mine nicely. Desert Eagle's are really gorgeous pieces of hardware, but they will set you back about double what I paid for my Ruger, and despite liking them alot I just couldn't see spending that kinda cash for something that's gonna spend most of its time locked up.

I was raised on target practice with a variety of weapons, and my grandfather always gave me tips, and the one thing he told me that I think is excellent advice is "if you ever have to shoot someone, aim for the midsection as you're likely to at least hit them even if you're nervous and aren't terribly proficient with your aim. Too many people try to get fancy and aim for the head or legs and hit nothing, and that does you no damn good at all, cause then you got a pissed off intruder who knows you're a lousy shot". Some people can keep a steady hand in that type of situation and some can't, if you think you can't, you can always hedge your bets by adding a laser sight, though they'll set you back a bit. A lot of die hard gun enthusiasts will give you crap about laser sights, but it's better to hit what you're aiming at, so who gives a shit what they think anyway. If you think you need one to even the odds, or assure your aim, buy one. I don't use one, but I've hunted enough to not get flustered about shooting something or someone. Someone breaks in my house, I've got zero problem killing them, as far as I'm concerned they forfeited their right to continue breathing the instant they set foot on my property without permission. I also have 3 dogs, so the likelihood of anyone getting in unannounced is slim to none.

Oh, one last thing, I don't remember if Texas has the concealed carry law or not, but if they do I'd advise you take the class for that as well. If you're a single woman, I think it's just wise to take extra precautions, especially if you don't feel you live in a safe area.
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Thanks for the input Espy.
I definitely feel comfortable handling guns & I'd have no problem using one if necessary. I also believe in educating kids about guns, because to me it's like educating them about sex. If they know what it, how it works, & what the consequences of being irresponsible with it are, they learn to respect it & are less likely to have an accident. My dad always had guns, so I was also taught how to respect them at an early age. I also plan on shopping around before I decide what to get. I have small hands so I don't want a gun that's too big or too heavy. I recently spoke to a lieutenent I had worked with at the prison (he's a regular customer at one of my stores) & he said he could make arrangements for me to use the prison's shooting range whenever I wanted to practice. I've always been a pretty good shot though. Texas does have a concealed handgun law & the class is required to get the license. As a single woman I would without a doubt feel safer with the extra protection. I really appreciate all the tips.
 
One friend gets a job, another loses his. Sounds like the order of thing has not been disrupted in my group of friends. :smt011
 
'that aint no Lorcin, dawg'
-Slim Charles, Barksdale Rep

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BA said:
If I do, then the standards of becoming hood have changed. :smt068
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i told you mayne

2 people in a car followed a guy who worked in the city, to the suburbs 3-4 years ago. They waited until he got off work and caught his usual bus. Once he got to his crib, they blazed the shit out of him.

doesnt matter where you live, fam.
 
pettyofficerj said:
i told you mayne

2 people in a car followed a guy who worked in the city, to the suburbs 3-4 years ago. They waited until he got off work and caught his usual bus. Once he got to his crib, they blazed the shit out of him.

doesnt matter where you live, fam.
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I don't mean just crime. I mean also just a generally shitty area, class wise as well.
 
Don't know how often this happens with older people, but do they know how to take care of a fucking disc? I swear, my parents always put a disc on the reading side when they take it out of something. And god forbid they put the shit BACK IN THE GOD DAMN CASE!!! YOU KNOW, THE CASE THAT IS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU ON THE SEAT?!?! Please put my god damn cds back in the case. There are plenty of slots open, thank you!!!

I hate to get in my car after my mom has drive it, only to find my cd lying on the reading side under the deck, while some god damn Miriah Carey or Keri Hilson cd is in there. Jesus christ monkey scrotum shit!!!
 
Arwen said:
OMG :oops:
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Oooh...I see someone had a good night...lol Feel free to share...

BA said:
Don't know how often this happens with older people, but do they know how to take care of a fucking disc? I swear, my parents always put a disc on the reading side when they take it out of something. And god forbid they put the shit BACK IN THE GOD DAMN CASE!!! YOU KNOW, THE CASE THAT IS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU ON THE SEAT?!?! Please put my god damn cds back in the case. There are plenty of slots open, thank you!!!

I hate to get in my car after my mom has drive it, only to find my cd lying on the reading side under the deck, while some god damn Miriah Carey or Keri Hilson cd is in there. Jesus christ monkey scrotum shit!!!
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My pops knows how to handle CDs, so I don't have to worry about that. He'd kill me if I did anything to his joints, but I'm always dealing with my parents and their lack of knowledge of electronics as a whole. It's hard discussing computers, cell phones etc. I get so frustrated, cause it's like you have to teach them A, but a lot of us are at R and higher...lol
 
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