KittyT
I'll Lock Up
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HarpPlayerGene said:Good for you Kitty. I especially like your attitude toward learning about safe, proper use.
My dad is a lifetime NRA member and always had firearms in the house when I was a kid, although I knew better than to go near them. Once when I was about 12 I found a pistol in my parents room. I didn't touch it and realized then that I should learn how to handle it safely. My dad always promised to "upgrade" me from the BB gun to a .22 when I turned 18, but my mother promptly nipped that one in the bud.
My dad is SO excited about this. I never knew until today that he did competition shooting in high school (his school had a shooting range in the basement!) He recommended that I take the NRA course and has offered to help me pay for it if I choose to go that route, because these are skills that he really wants me to have.
In any case, many, many thanks to everyone here for the kind words and sage advice. It is much appreciated!