Baccerman
02-03-2012, 08:41 AM
Several years ago, one of my neighbors came over to my shop to see me about an issue totally unrelated to guns. When he came into the shop, I had a rifle apart on the bench and was giving it a good cleaning. He acted really nervous being around even the parts of the rifle, and I asked him what was wrong. He said he had never been around guns, didnt like them , thought they should be outlawed and would never have one in his house. Being that he was my neighbor and I had to live near him, I bit hard on my lip and let it go with a comment of "well, different strokes".
Several years have passed and guess what?
The same guy came to see me a couple days ago and told me that he and his wife had decided to get a gun and get a concealed carry permit. He wanted to know what type of weapon he needed.
After regaining my senses I told him that until he got some experience, he probably didn't need a semi auto pistol, but someting like a small Smith or Taurus .38 snub revolver would be simple and reliable. I showed him one of mine, taught him how to load and unload it and offered to go with him to the range and let him shoot some. I also told him that owning a gun was a huge reponsibility and not to do it unless he was willing to make the committment to get proper training and practice.
PS They have both re-registered as Republicans and are attending church..
Maybe we have a convert... we'll see where this goes :)
Several years have passed and guess what?
The same guy came to see me a couple days ago and told me that he and his wife had decided to get a gun and get a concealed carry permit. He wanted to know what type of weapon he needed.
After regaining my senses I told him that until he got some experience, he probably didn't need a semi auto pistol, but someting like a small Smith or Taurus .38 snub revolver would be simple and reliable. I showed him one of mine, taught him how to load and unload it and offered to go with him to the range and let him shoot some. I also told him that owning a gun was a huge reponsibility and not to do it unless he was willing to make the committment to get proper training and practice.
PS They have both re-registered as Republicans and are attending church..
Maybe we have a convert... we'll see where this goes :)