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Consider, 5 professionals, trained in elocution and persuasion, brought over to the side of truth and light. All of them willing to witness to others their new-found interest in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. ---

You've hit a gold mine.

Yes, they need to help you out with ammo, it's true, but you're doing all of us a HUGE service if you can put on a good face to these people as you basically represent ALL shooters to them. (Consider that we all put a face to a name, because we associate that name with the first person we ever personally knew who held that name. Same thing with shooters; non-shooters will pretty much assume, for the most part, that you, the first shooter they meet, are representative of all shooters. Not very logical, but common as heck!)

I agree that taking a first-time shooter to 25 yards sounds like you were perhaps attemting a small lesson in humility rather than a good lesson in shooting... try 10 feet for a first target...

I also agree that .22 pistols are GOLDEN for instruction, not the least reason for which is that they inspire huge confidence in the shooter. I'm very fond of the Browning Buckmark for new instruction, but the Ruger MK I through Mk IV .22 pistols are great, too. Cheap ammo, too.

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Grit your teeth and bring 'em over. Remember that Charlton Heston was once an anti-gunner. Often the reformed make the most devout.
 
Svt: KUDOS to you my man!!! Hope that I have the same opportunity someday soon. BTW, I suspect that alot more than five people will be affected in a positive way from your initial deed. Regards, PB
 
Svt,

As a Range Safety Officer whose job it is to keep people alive and happy on the range despite groups of newbies like yours, I am sweating the thought. You are a brave man. And lawyers to boot!

Actually, I envy your opportunity and if you were here in the Bay Area, I would really want to assist. Sadly, there is a longish distance between here and there.

Take others' advice and do plenty of off-range prep with dry fire to reinforce safety and etiquette. Run them in pairs so that they have learning experience of watching someone else fumble safely. Have at least one other person to assist you--maybe your less-than-redneck friends.

When you get home treat yourself to some fine Scotch.
 
Well, I went to the first part of the firearms safety course. From 5:00 till 6:30, I was there with my neighbor. Two of the four other lawyers came along. My one buddy (who's a fellow engineer at my company) stayed for the remainder of the course. Friday night, the 5 lawyers, two fellow engineers from my company and myself are going out to TGI Fridays. BEFORE we go, I had them agree to a short meeting at my house. Basically, I wanted to go over some simple BUT HIGHLY important range rules with them.
1. Nobody touches a firearm without consent from myself or my buddy.
2. Weapon must be pointed downrange at ALL time.
3. Firearm must be on safe and finger off trigger until ready to fire.
4. One person fires at a time
5. Ear protection and eye protection is a REQUIREMENT.

I plan on bringing:
S&W 617 (.22)
Taurus 450 (.38 special)
Ruger Mark II Government (.22)
Browning Buck Mark Bullseye (.22)
Beretta Inox (9 mm)

Any other suggestions? Any firearms you would remove from the list? I'm not bringing anything high caliber other then my Kimber Ultra Elite. The Kimber is my carry piece. I won't even let them know I have it on me otherwise they'll want to shoot a .45


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No suggestions, SVT, I just wanted to tell you that you have awed me with your dedication and your ability to do what's right instead of what would be fun (telling him to go screw)--and look what it got you!!! Ammo is definitely their responsibility from here on in. I bought ammo for my GF, but she's a broke college student. Professionals who can afford to go into a gunshop and buy whatever is put in their hands by the owner can afford to buy ammo. Also, when I buy ammo for a newbie, I'm talking about 50-100 rds, usually 50. Not 400!!

You're a better man than I. Thanks.
 
If the range allows longarms, and you have one, I would suggest a .22 rifle.
Basic marksmanship principles are much more quickly learned on a longarm, due to ease of hitting, as compared to a handgun.
Same safety rules apply, of course.
Just a thought
Keep up the good work.
11xray

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Yeah, a .22lr rifle. Wish I was coming along and bring my stock Ruger 10/22, a customized 10/22, and a 10/22 dropped into a plastic 2/3 size replica of an MG42. Would be a good example of the ludicrous cosmetic laws.

- Ron V.
 
SVT,
Getting them proficient on fireams would make them at least sound credible during a cross examination. Your efforts are lauded.
 
Svt, your doing us all proud.
You are "Taking the High Road" - and this will make a difference... and down the road - maybe a big difference.
One of these lawyers may run for a public office someday. Your creating future pro gun politicians.
Just make sure you dont use the phrase "Lawyer Trigger"!

Good Job!
 
112K. Go ahead with Part II.

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