Shooting

[MeganT]

So, I looked into doing some firearms courses, and they were pretty expensive, and seemed more intense than I was looking for. SOOOO, I guess I'm looking for something a little bit more laid back. And cheaper. I was kind of hoping some one around here shot regularly and could take a little while to show me the ropes so to speak. You're going to need a lot of patience though. I've only seen a gun in person one time.

 

[magic man]

I'm a little too far away to help with the shooting part, but take a look at this thread if you'd like to meet with some ladies from the site- https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo_events/156380-ladies_meet_and_greet_7_30_11_a.html



Welcome to INGO!

 

[Mr.JAG]

A lady nurse on a site thats 97% men asking for help learning the ropes of firearms....

Yea, your PM box is going to be full in less than 24 hrs.

 

[MeganT]

I haven't received any yet. Are we really that rare?

 

[Mr.JAG]

It's 2am on a Monday, and you couldn't respond to them yet anyways. It'll happen.

Rare? Sorta, especially since you don't appear to have come here in conjunction with a male member (which is how a large portion of the ones here started posting).

 

[MeganT]

Oh well. I'm not really looking for attention. Just interested in being able to protect myself if need be.

 

[Mr.JAG]

 

[Rookie]

A lady nurse on a site thats 97% men asking for help learning the ropes of firearms....

Yea, your PM box is going to be full in less than 24 hrs.

This. To answer your question, you'll have tons of people offering to help by this time tomorrow.

 

[loony1]

A lady nurse on a site thats 97% men asking for help learning the ropes of firearms....

Yea, your PM box is going to be full in less than 24 hrs.

lol, with that avatar I give it 12

 

[loony1]

Oh well. I'm not really looking for attention. Just interested in being able to protect myself if need be.

You will find there are plenty enough ladies on this site with great info., it's just late and only the "creepers" are out.......... J/K

 

[Mr.JAG]

You will find there are plenty enough ladies on this site with great info., it's just late and only the "creepers" are out.......... J/K

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLPZmPaHme0

 

[Rookie]

Questions, do you own a gun? What are you trying to accomplish? Carry, home defense?

 

[1032JBT]

lol, with that avatar I give it 12

If a certain Ranger was still here she would probably already have her 1st INGO stalker.

 

[MeganT]

@rookie- No, and all the above...lol.

 

[Rookie]

K. Start out with .22 and work from there. If you were closer to kokomo or willing to travel, my wife and I could meet you and you could shoot for free.

 

[MeganT]

I've been working 6 or 7 days a week. Not much time for traveling. Thanks for the offer though.

 

[JohnP82]

First off to INGO!

You are in the right place for firearms info and self protection info. Both for the tools needed and good info on the laws. I too am a little far away to offer much help or I would gladly help. As others have said I am sure you will have plenty of offers in a short time and I don't mean that in a bad way. The people here are really great and most of us enjoy helping each other out. I have met many great people on this forum that I now shoot with fairly often. And last but not least, good for you for looking into your personal protection!

 

[IndySSD]

Be Cautious

I'd recommend being cautious about how you move forward with this endeavor. Also, please keep in mind that there are some people who's sole source of entertainment is messing with people over the internet.

Ok, now that my "watch out for retards" warning is out of the way......

I think there are a number of folks here on INGO who are in a position to and would be willing to help show you the ropes.

I know of one married couple specifically who are quite in the habit of helping those new to shooting get some hands on knowledge. They are very friendly and trustworthy people who have a membership to a local range here in Indy. I'll PM the members and have them send you a PM.....

That being said, you should check out Matt Pierce of PD Training LLC. He's an outstanding guy who offers very affordable training that he really tries to tailor to the needs of each class. Unfortunately his "intro to handguns" class just happened last weekend.

Good luck!

 

[lovemachine]

These guys are great. VERY good teachers. And this is a popular class, and they have it often. It's for someone who wants to learn the basics, and looking to buy their first gun. They supply the guns, you supply the ammo.

This is an old class, but just send a message and they'll help you out!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...d_training/120655-bp_100_march_13_2010_a.html

 

[ViperJock]

I have had several friends that are women, including my wife, take the basic NRA pistol class from Indy Gun Safety (not trying to dis anyone else especially since there appear to be many good options and I have no personal experience with them) and come away pretty happy with it. It is a few hours of low key instruction and then some range time. At the range they let you shoot a variety of their guns ranging from .22 revolvers to semi-auto pistols in various calibers. Afterwords you get a certificate of completion from the NRA which can be used for various purposes such as getting carry permits in other states. IMHO it is a very gun option for a true beginner.

**disclaimer: although I have taken this class I am not affiliated nor receiving compensation from IGS for this comment