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[Auntmeanie]

Hey!
Hola!

By now I'm embarrassed and afraid your thinking I'm too pushy for a new girl. I'm sorry, I've just been waiting SO LONG for a forum to ask all these burning (well...to me they are *blush*) questions.
Okay, the question, I haven't been near a gun in years but I live in a huge dangerous city. What are your opinions on stun guns? I think it's a viable option since I don't feel accurate with a gun.

Thanks
the thrilled cookie

[mrszouave]

pssssssssst Ed....no PM's here!!

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[mrszouave]

oooooooo-ooooooooo.....i wanna learn....if i call you chica can i come???????

(just kiddin....but i do wanna learn)

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[mrszouave]

I didn't know that Westbrook. Thanks!

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[Auntmeanie]

WOW!!!

On the reply...I'm so glad my sheepish but sincere note caught your attention. Hmmmmmmm, I was startled ( note I did NOT say stunned..LOL) on the discriptions of people easily avoiding reactions to stun guns. There so *touted* as the *in* self defense here ( Darlene Ocean Drive I think did an article). I was blown out of the water over the expert zapping himself and still shooting bullseyes. Darn. I pretty sure chemical sprays are illegal in Miami but not sure on Pepper sprays. I can look that up at Miami.gov or you get the idea.

Yikes that the stun thingies seem so less the good. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe even getting one of those shaped-like-an-umbrella in rainy FLA kinds.

LOl on the *chica girl gun club* idea...what a great idea! Darlene in charge! Sample and shoot different guns and then do the cheesecake factory for lunch (are the guys rolling their eyes yet?). Seriously, I'm thinking a *reknewal* on gun safety and some target practice does sound like a good idea.

I had a scary experience on 441 by Belle Glade and regreted not having some form of personal protection However I have an SUV that hall's booty..LOL. (Ironically, I volunteer at an inner city school and it doesn't cross my mind till now..go figure).

It's not Darlene and pals that I haven't fired a weapon, trust me I have, just not in ten years. Ala rusty cookie. I vaguely remember gun cleaning exercises..etc.

Your preparing cookie did try lazer tag and paint ball (ouch and messy on paint ball)in a somewhat preparation way but that simply isn't enough or right? Does that makes sense? Sorry to drivel on...please more ideas or website hints are great.

I will look into local ( or hint greatly to Darlene) for shooting ranges that perhaps *rent out* guns to try? Do you know what I mean?

done babbling, fully embarrassed Cookie
Offical member of Darlenes chica gun club

[Erin]

When Missouri finally gets the CCW, this is one little gray haired lady who will apply. I've always handled guns because my father hunted. Since I was the "wrong" gender, I wasn't allowed to hunt. Fortunately I married a man who is both a hunter and a supporter of women's rights. He insists I go shoot with him regularly although it doesn't take much insisting. Then he got me interested in deer hunting much to his chagrin. He'd been hunting on our land for 2 years before I ever went. My first "opening day" I had a 6 point buck in the sights before it was legal to shoot--talk about some heart pounding moments! I was prepared to let the deer go on about his business when I heard another shot in the distance. What an adrenaline rush! I've taken other deer since then but that first one was something else. Oh, since then, the good husband's gotten his deer too. Actually he's harvested (yes, we use the venison) more than I have, but nothing as big as my buck--teehee. We have a very large deer population and no predators to keep it from becoming a danger to itself, not to mention Lyme disease and the menengeal worm which parasitizes ruminant brains causing death.

Missouri and a number of other states have a program called "Becoming an Outdoorswoman" through their conservation or fish and game departments. It's a program just for women and an excellent way to learn about firearms, fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, camping, you name it at reasonable prices and with expert instruction. Check it out in your state.

[Auntmeanie]

Mogal,
you have me thinking and looking into things in my state..

thanks
cookie

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[Snowmom]

Hey MOGal!!! Did you stop in up at the Sunporch and introduce yourself????? I know everyone would like to get to know you. It's good to see you posting!

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[Auntmeanie]

Go for it MrsZou!

I think you should! It can actually be a lot of fun. I used to target it practice out in the sticks with good friends. That was in the 80's (longggg ago in a land far far awaaaayyy).

Darlene and I were talking about indoor ranges becuase of our weather down here...and I guess the MPD might frown on us target practicing off the balcony (just kidding).

I do think you should go for it.

Cookie cheering you on

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[mrszouave]

Hi Wheeler!
Thanks for the information! Where can the average person get ahold of one of those babies???

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[Auntmeanie]

Go Wheeler!
That sounds like cool advice...
I need to to learn the URL rules too.
I was looking for something with more power but still easy to carry. I'll take your advice and look into higher charges. Most people have steered me away from Tazers though...they say stick to the original stun gun ideas. That some of the *designer* ideas such as ones that look like umbrellas and such are not as effective. Has anyone else encountered this?

Thansk again,
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[Auntmeanie]

Thanks girlfriend,
you will be hearing from me!! I appreciate!

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