Originally Posted by MTI

The 2nd Amendment doesn't have to be political. Neither do positions on a right to choose, less government intrusion, or fiscal responsibility.

Originally Posted by P.C.

I might be in the market for a .357 at this time. I once owned a Colt Python that was very pleasant to shoot with a smooth trigger pull - still kicking myself for selling it. Is S&W the way to go for something decent out of the box?

Originally Posted by Jim B.

Attendance was scant, when I arrived - it was towards the very end of the last day, and I arrived a half hour before the big NFL game between Seattle and San Francisco, and they were already closing down some of the exhibits.

However, people had time in the booths to talk freely and at length.

Firearms sales are still brisk, I was told. Keeping in mind that California's laws are the most restrictive, I am not surprised. The prevailing attitude here, is, I was told "Get them while you still can."

I've also pretty much changed my own attitudes over the past couple of years, to a pretty close pro-2nd amendment stance in line with most gun owners, based in large part on the arguments and discussions heard here, from the folks here -- who I respect very highly.

I haven't yet purchased my first one, but have a steep learning curve ahead, as regards weapon selection, training, range skills, safety, education, maintenance and storage.

I feel it's ABSOLUTELY worth all the trouble to do the groundwork first..

Why?

Two of the best bumper stickers to me, for sale at the show, tell it better than I could.

If you are found here tonight, you will be found here tomorrow morning


9mm beats 911. EVERY time.

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Yeah my friend has one and its sweet. Colt Pythons because of the Walking Dead have been marching up in price steeply over the past year.

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Jim the best advice I could give is take a pistol class and shoot as many different types as you can. Their is no "best", buy what feels right to you and what you shoot well.

Originally Posted by MTI

If you want to remain true to the Constitution, get a musket!

Originally Posted by suginami

I grew up shooting rifles as a kid. We hunted deer with 30 ot 6 in Idaho, and frequently went rabbit shooting in the desert with a 22 semi-autommatic.

I haven't personally owned a firearm of any kind as an adult.

I always wanted to own a shotgun for home protection and a hand gun for sport shooting at the range.

Do you guys know how much valuable company time I'm likely to waste on the internet searching for guns?