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I took a new kid shooting today for his first time. He did great. We shot at 10 yards with my EMP and my HK VP9.









The Smile



50 rounds with the HK



My target with the HK

Always nice to take a young man shooting for the first time. I bet he had fun! Looks like he did nicely, thanks for the photos.

Very cool! Nice range to boot.

Good job Coach, he obviously had a great introduction to shooting. Very nice range as well.

Jon4ta wrote:Very cool! Nice range to boot.

It is a nice range (Livermore -Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club) and was packed on Election Saturday. There was a waiting list already before the first live fire session. what you see in the pictures is the Hand gun only section. They just opened up this little 10 station section a few weeks ago. It's standing only. 10-15-25 yards.

On the other side there are 30 more stations that are Rifle and Pistol @ 25-50-75 and 100 yards. Sitting only.

It is crazy crowded now due to two major ranges being shut down in the East Bay area in the last six months. It's the only outdoor range in the area now.

His smile says it all. Nice job Coach.

Top job, Coach! It's always good to bring new people into the sport, and that range looks great. I'm sure it won't be his last visit!

Freshly cleaned.

Two good choices of pistols. I'm not sure how you managed to get that VP9 in CA though! Was it during the wonderful days of SSE?

Anyway, I agree. Looks like he did well and had fun.

JCN wrote:Two good choices of pistols. I'm not sure how you managed to get that VP9 in CA though! Was it during the wonderful days of SSE?

Anyway, I agree. Looks like he did well and had fun.

I got the VP9 through a PPT from Calguns.net. Post SSE, I was a little late to the party.

You can still find them for sale on Calguns. Look in the classified section. They are going for $1,000-$!,300....Ouch I know but if you want one they can be had. I paid up and I'm glad I did. No regrets.

I'm holding out hope that one day soon I can move out of CA and pick up off roster handguns no problem!

JCN wrote:I'm holding out hope that one day soon I can move out of CA and pick up off roster handguns no problem!

They will just be called "Handguns" in a free state.

Very cool Coach! That does look like a nice range!

Coach wrote:

JCN wrote:I'm holding out hope that one day soon I can move out of CA and pick up off roster handguns no problem!

They will just be called "Handguns" in a free state.

Exactly! I can't wait. Almost had a job transfer to Virginia but it didn't work out.

I have a list in mind of handguns to buy but first I'll load up on 30 round glock and AR mags.

JCN wrote:

Coach wrote:

JCN wrote:I'm holding out hope that one day soon I can move out of CA and pick up off roster handguns no problem!

They will just be called "Handguns" in a free state.

Exactly! I can't wait. Almost had a job transfer to Virginia but it didn't work out.

I have a list in mind of handguns to buy but first I'll load up on 30 round glock and AR mags.

If and when you move you should sell any off roster guns you have for a premium. Keep them in the state.

You should be able to replace them and use the profit for ammo.

daytime dave wrote:His smile says it all. Nice job Coach.

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This and Dave took the words out of my mouth! Thank you.

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Coach,

Good job on taking a new person to the range and introducing him to the shooting sports. Thank you!

Cate

I always enjoy taking first timers. Looks like you do too.