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On Wed, 10 Dec 2003, Alan MacHett wrote:

> Also actually, I'd be up for that.  There's a range in Raleigh:
> http://www.davisguns.com/

Davi's is a fine range, but I personally prefer http://www.pdhsc.com/ in 
south Raleigh. 

> As crude as they seem, there's an awful lot of technology involved with
> firearms.  The feeding mechanisms of automatic weapons just amaze me. 
> There's a German machine gun that spits out three rounds before the bolt
> ever hits the rear position, in other words before the shooter feels the
> "kick".
> And safety is key, too.  I suck with a handgun, but I'd be willing to
> teach some rifle competency.

I've taught firearms safety and basic competency, focusing on pistol. 
While I'd be willing to do such again, I would suggest you look at the 
firearms safety and handling courses offered at both Davi's and PD&HSC. 

best,
Steve Burnett

> -Alan
> 
> childers.paula AT epamail.epa.gov said:
> > Actually, I'd just like to learn how to shoot, and all the
> > gun-competency stuff that goes along with such. Perhaps an
> > InterNetWorkers Day At The Shooting Range? Who's willing to teach?
> >
> > And yes, you are hearing that from a screaming leftist. On some few, few
> > things, my views are not traditional lefty.
> >
> > Paula