GunNRose

DJ: I haven't shot a gun anywhere yet. I've only aimed one in the store. It was the first time I'd even looked down a barrel and lined up the sights. I loved lining up the sights; it was so cool. But then I had to do that bobblehead thing to see the target. It's hard to move the head yet keep the arms still. I think I might need lenses that allow me to keep the sights and target in relative focus by moving my eyes only, not my head. I imagine such a prescription is possible.

KenW: several people have told me to get a shot gun for home protection. So I'm thinking two guns--long gun for home protection and hand gun for target shooting. What's your opinion? Also, I'm wondering whether I'll ever be able to wield a hand gun bigger than a .22. My hands are impossibly small (ring finger size 3-1/2), but I'm stronger than I look; I've been exercising since I was in my twenties. I want my first gun to be a revolver. I like the idea of a revolver. Nice, simple machine, all of that old West cowboy mystique about it. Is it dopey to be romantic about a gun in that way? And I know you can get good deals on used guns, but I want a new gun so I can put my own stamp on it. That's probably also dopey. I'm just dopey, I guess.

All of you guys have been extremely helpful and hilarious! I might have to print out this whole thread. Now, isn't the laser a little like cheating? I mean, I really want to see if I can learn to be a good shot all on my own. Besides, I want to save my million dollars for other upgrades, like a 14K gold engraved barrel, a green jade grip, silver bullets, and platinum snap caps. I'd like to tell you about the experience I had visiting the sport shop. I can't remember the name of it but it was in Bordentown. As I mentioned, I went with my brother, Joe, and his friend, Kernsey. They're both in their mid forties, rugged-looking guys, Joe a big-chested lead guitarist in a local rock band and Kernsey inked with tattoos, most of which were visible that day due to his wardrobe choices of cargo shorts and a T-shirt with the sleeves ripped out. I, on the other hand, at 5'4", weighing in at 108 pounds, dressed in skinny jeans, and with my hair in a bun on top of my head (bangs curled), looked like a middle-aged valley girl version of Tinkerbell. So when my two, bruiser escorts both pointed at me when asked by the salesman, "Who is the firearms purchaser?" I was not surprised that he almost choked trying to silence his laughter. I mean, even I thought it was funny and had to laugh, too. But I want to tell you: after the salesman knew the buyer was me, he looked only me in the eye when giving his sales pitch, advice, and instruction. He treated me with respect, understanding that I would be the final decision maker in the purchase and that Joe and Kernsey were there only for support. Therefore, I would recommend this shop (if only I could remember the name) to any woman wanting a gun. You will be taken seriously. Oh, and the salesman was an older gentleman, ex-military, in case you should want to ask for him.

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TB: I'm in Camden County. Thanks for your offer. I might take you up on it someday--although, you: horrible shot, and me: horrible focuser--we COULD wreak havoc! My brother's friend has also said he'd take me around.

MakSim: Don't worry. I wouldn't have done it without finding out whether or not it was really legal.

KenW: Thanks. Didn't know that.

TinyBoy: It's a deal!

Malsua! Such a quick response from you! And just to make fun of me! No, really, I read on an optometrist's website that this is what you're supposed to do--bring your gun WITHOUT ammo, and go into your stance or pose or whatever so he can decide where to put your close-up, mid, and far range lens powers.

I'm a new but old(er) (54) soon-to-be-firearms-owner who wears trifocals and knows she's going to need prescription glasses tailored just for target practice. When I went to the gun store on Tuesday I had a heck of a time focusing on the front and rear gun sights while simultaneously trying to focus on the target. I felt like a bobblehead doll! Does anyone have any experience with purchasing prescription glasses for shooting? Or what about prescription safety glasses? (Why not? I have A MILLION DOLLARS at my disposal.) I know I have to buy my gun first so I can bring it with me to the optometrist's office (been looking at a .22 4" S&W revolver). Can I expect to be pleased with the results of my visit?