Need Your Opinion and Help

[Liberty's Teeth]

Hi, I know that just about everyone here is way beyond this point but I am putting together a video for people considering purchasing a firearm for in home self defense. This is the first part of a three part series. This part covers the very basics to put someone in the proper sized handgun. Part 2 will discuss all of the features that vary from gun to gun, sights, polymer vs. metal, safeties, etc.

I also need help with Part 3, I want to go to a gunshop and range (preferably both) and interview someone on the proper gun shop etiquette, you know, don't start pointing the gun at everyone in the store type of thing. My problem is I don't know who is 1.) close to me (in NWI) and 2.) would be willing to do this. Any suggestions?

HERE IS PART 2 WITH INPUT FROM THIS THREAD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeEW-QXcFUs





Here is the first video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZwNyHBJtqU

 

[averycustom]

You might check with Midwest Gun and Range in Elkart.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

You might check with Midwest Gun and Range in Elkart.

Regards,

Mark

Can anyone recommend anything closer?

 

[Duce]

A suggestion: Get acquainted with your local gun shop. Inquire about local gun clubs, shooting ranges, or conservation clubs. There's nothing better than rubbing elbows with like minded people. Many of these clubs, ect. offer good safety courses. After all safety is just plain good etiquette............<><Duce

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

A suggestion: Get acquainted with your local gun shop. Inquire about local gun clubs, shooting ranges, or conservation clubs. There's nothing better than rubbing elbows with like minded people. Many of these clubs, ect. offer good safety courses. After all safety is just plain good etiquette............<><Duce

I know gun shop etiquette, but I felt it would be nice to kind of interview someone from a gunshop. I don't feel comfortable asking this of my local gunshop. I live near Cabelas, that might work, but I would rather talk to a smaller shop that has friendly folks working there...I'll leave it at that.

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

Anyone wish to offer any suggestions on the features I should cover?

 

[Six Forty-Two]

Any reason why you didn't mention revolvers? I'll admit I'm biased, but several times I have heard others recommend new gun owners consider wheel guns.

 

[vork08]

Have you been Blythe's? The few times I have actually spoken with their staff, I have been really surprised how much time they invest, kowing i was unable to purchase at those times.

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

Have you been Blythe's? The few times I have actually spoken with their staff, I have been really surprised how much time they invest, kowing i was unable to purchase at those times.

Which Blythe's?

 

[geronimojoe85]

I'd assume Blythes in valpo. "Sadclownwp" here on Ingo is one of the worker bees there.
Very nice range too.

 

[ModernGunner]

Well, if you live close to Cabela's, Blythe's in Griffith would be a close option. Also, could check with Deb's in Hammond. If you need assistance in that area, PM me.

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

Here is part 2 with a little input from this thread:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeEW-QXcFUs

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

No feedback on the second video?

 

[Six Forty-Two]

Around the 7 min mark, you mentioned that a SA would be better in home defense. In my experience, when my nerves are firing like in a high stress situation, it would be very easy to accidentally pull a light trigger before you were ready.

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

Around the 7 min mark, you mentioned that a SA would be better in home defense. In my experience, when my nerves are firing like in a high stress situation, it would be very easy to accidentally pull a light trigger before you were ready.

You may be correct but I am balancing that against possibly missing your target because your trigger pull takes you off aim. My other thought is that your finger shouldn't be on the trigger unless you are certain you are going to fire your weapon.

Which brings up a scenario. No matter the bravado that is presented here at INGO, if an intruder is standing in front of you, is your finger on the trigger of the gun that is aimed at him? Lets say you don't know whether or not he has a gun and there isn't one pointed at you. If your finger is on the trigger at this point than I understand your comment.

In addition, if the intruder does have a weapon or you are losing control of the situation i.e. he is still advancing, by all means, finger on the trigger as you are ready to fire.

 

[SmokinSigs357]

I believe Andy from Blythe's in Valpo is an active member on this board and goes by the screen name of SadClown or something like that. Since the Valpo store is awesome and their range is bright and clean, I would HIGHLY recommend getting in touch with him and setting something up for over there.

Also, Sturmgewehr from Military Arms Channel is a Valpo-ite and customer of Blythes...and fellow INGO-er, perhaps you can ask him to make a cameo for you.


EDIT. and not to be a douche...unless you have crazy ass Marty Feldman eyes, loose the shades. You lost me on your last vid as well. Unless you are outside, loose the shades. I cannot take anybody seriously when they are in a basement surrounded by a black curtain and video recording with shades on. If I didn't love ya like a brothah, I would have let you continue without saying a word...good luck!

 

[Liberty's Teeth]

I believe Andy from Blythe's in Valpo is an active member on this board and goes by the screen name of SadClown or something like that. Since the Valpo store is awesome and their range is bright and clean, I would HIGHLY recommend getting in touch with him and setting something up for over there.

Also, Sturmgewehr from Military Arms Channel is a Valpo-ite and customer of Blythes...and fellow INGO-er, perhaps you can ask him to make a cameo for you.


EDIT. and not to be a douche...unless you have crazy ass Marty Feldman eyes, loose the shades. You lost me on your last vid as well. Unless you are outside, loose the shades. I cannot take anybody seriously when they are in a basement surrounded by a black curtain and video recording with shades on. If I didn't love ya like a brothah, I would have let you continue without saying a word...good luck!

Which video did I lose you on? I am interest in knowing so I can improve? As far as the shades...until I can memorize what I've written I'd look like a loon. I am considering changing the background as soon as I can afford to.