My son, WSL, told me about this forum and was impressed with context and content. I am a veteren of Vietnam, and haven't fired a weapon since, until just about a week ago. Always wanted to continue, but life had other plans. I am a retired UPS driver, am currently working 3 days a week for a jewelry store. WSL and I started shooting together last week, took a safety class together and been having a great time shooting at the range together, ( making up for all those little league games I missed).

 

Served in VietNam 67-68 qualified M-14 = Marksman in basic, and later qualified Expert with M-16 before going to Nam. Had no pistol training until recently. I am looking forward to more times at the range, more training to improve skill and saftey, and quality of time with Son.

Hi, welcome.

 

Shooting becomes addictive because it's so much fun. Heh.

 

My Step-dad was A Marine in Vietnam in 67-68-69. He was somewhere around Khe Sahn. He's who got me into shooting and taught me all the basics.

welcome sarge, and thanks for your service.

welcome sarge, and thanks for your service.

Couldn't say it any better.

Thanks for the welcome, and to Malusa, when in VietNam, I was a field wireman with the 1st AirCavalry. First stationed at AhnKhee, then to PhuBiie ( spelling of city or site names might not be correct), and then we went to BenHua. Saw lots of action, but was lucky never to have been upclose and in. I was section leader for my Company's Comms and had to do a lot of driving in a 1/4 ton jeep to and fro. After they cleared the city of Hue, I was allowed to drive through it to get to Camp Evans. When driving back and forth I didn't have a pistol,and the m16 was a little cumbersome to drive with, so I found an M1A carbine with sawed off stock and barrel, that was easier to manage while driving. It just laid in my lap for easy access. Luckily, I never had to use it.

Hello and Welcome.

And as others have said Thank you for your service

Welcome to the mix Sarge.

 

Good hearing about you and WSL sharing a common interest and hobby.

Welcome neighbor. I'm a member of CJRPC in Jackson and if you and your Son would like to shoot outdoors sometime just drop me an email. I shoot there most any Sunday.

Welcome to the Forum. Sarge.

Thanks Mauser, will do. Sounds like a fun day. I will buy the coffee. and ammo

Thanks Mauser, will do. Sounds like a fun day. I will buy the coffee. and ammo

 

My pleasure. I even have a NJ legal AK you can shoot. :mrgreen:

Welcome Sarge!!!

Welcome to the forum. Nothing like some good father son bonding at the range.

welcome

Welcome and thank you for serving our great nation!

Welcome Sarge, and thank you for your service!