Newbee looking for training, safety and place to shoot

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Hello,

Newbie to this forum and shooting. I have always been interested in guns, shooting, classic and civil war guns. Recently, several home invasions lead me to researching home protection.

Visited local shops; Gilbert Range in Rockville, The Gun Center Frederick, Gun Rack in Burtonsville, Atlantic Guns in Rockville, getting an education on guns, protection and price.

I work in VA; most co-workers are in Sterling, Leesburg and Fairfax, joined NRA or Izzak Walton in VA

So, I purchased a Mossberg 500 Cruiser and a Glock 19, with a Stack On safe.

After reviewing the resources; having trouble finding a resource that will teach Mossberg and Glock one-on-one safety, shooting, and cleaning.

I have found combinations; this location does Glock, this location will not do shotguns, etc

I am looking to join or pay to learn and shoot both guns,

Any suggestions,

This might not be an easy “Just go there” this is a serious matter, gun safety, might be like schooling, learn this here, learn this there. But, a single location or organization that can teach it all, let me shoot, would be great.

Thanks

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[lx1x]

best way to learn is read the manual and clean your firearms. safety first.. make sure non is loaded while cleaning.

take nra basic course.. few industry partners here that will chime in on what courses they have..

welcome.

 

[Neot]

As stated earlier, read the manuals, learn the weapons and how they function before even attempting to shoot. There are certain firearm rules that are universal.
Finger off the trigger until ready to fire
Never point a weapon at something unless you're fully ready to destroy it
Know your target and what is beyond it
Never move forward of a firing line until it is declared safe
When at a range, always keep the muzzle directed down range
Anytime you are not using a weapon, keep it either locked up in a box or with the action open and the muzzle down range

There are universal things as far as a gun ranges go. Each will have their own variation in addition to these but this should get you started. You could even take something as simple as a hunter safety course.

Wecome to the forums and congratulations on the new purchases!

 

[ProShooter]

As stated, a variety of Industry Partners here can probably provide you with what you are seeking, or they know a workaround.

Congrats on choosing a Glock. That's my #1 choice and my speciality. You can't improve upon Glock perfection!

 

[Dave MP]

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[Topher]

Cresap Rifle Club. In Frederick.
Go to the website.
We offer classes and ask around about range safety.

www.cresaprifleclub.com

Chris

 

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Chris,

I love the tag, one of my best is:

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! - Benjamin Franklin

Bruce

 

[4g64loser]

James, at Proactive Shooters, can offer you quality training.

other options include the Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy and a few other industry partners. Many will do (either normally or by special request) one-on-one or one-on-family instruction in your choice of firearms.

Excellent choices for simplicity and functionality.

The gun rack in burtonsville gets my vote. Good people. Hugh's been good to me, as has Mike (big guy who works there-ask him about quality rifles!) both before and after I started working at a shop. They stock a good bit and will order just about anything you could want.

Get some instruction lined up, buy a ton of ammo, and shoot, shoot, shoot.

 

[Maverick0313]

Check out the AGC web site (many clubs, great range).....also recommend 2A Sales in Jessup, great folks and lots of experience. Super choice of weapon, by the way!

 

[ProShooter]

James, at Proactive Shooters, can offer you quality training.

Thank you for the vote of confidence, 4g64loser. I appreciate it! I always try my best and if the OP chooses us for his training needs, I'll do what I can to assist him.

 

[K31]

Sounds like you work close to the NRA headquarters and range.

 

[guyinmoco]

Cresap Rifle Club. In Frederick.
Go to the website.
We offer classes and ask around about range safety.

www.cresaprifleclub.com

Chris

I know this isn't my thread but I wanted to say Thanks!

I've signed up for the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course.

I've never shot before so I figure it should be a good start

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Welcome from Catonsville!

It may be a bit of a drive, but the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore (www.associatedgunclubs.org) has a nice range facility. Over 30 clubs to join so you should be able to find one that meets your shooting needs.

I belong to Monumental Rifle and Pistol Club (www.monumental.org) . You are welcome to come out to our next meeting on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 PM at the AGC. No pressure to join and you can check out the club and range facilities!

 

[jawn]

The NRA range does offer some classes (mostly pistol), but they also keep a board of business cards for people who do training (I'm assuming at the NRA range). They'll let you run slugs through your Mossberg at the NRA range, and they'll also let you do (strong-side) holster draws at the range as well.

It sounds like you're pretty close to them, and their range fees are fair for this area. Their ammo is a little pricy, but they do let you bring your own. I go there a few times a month, and their range officers are solid (if you do something bad like shooting the ceiling, they'll explain some of the basics to you, instead of just ejecting you).