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infected · 08-15-2006, 09:02 AM

Well, in the next few week's I'll be purchasing my first firearm, an XD 3" .40

Being that's it is my first gun, and I'll be carrying as soon as I receive my permit, maybe someone here can point me in the direction of a place where I can take some classes on using it?

I'd also appreciate anyone helping me by telling me (providing a web link or something

) on maintaining my gun?

And (yeah, I'm an excited noob with questions), where are some good ranges in the North Atlanta area? I've been to Bullseye, but am hoping there are more out there to choose from.

**Old School** · 08-15-2006, 09:34 AM

May I suggest you contact the NRA and ask for a list of instructors in your area. Start wit the basics and go from there. Don't carry a gun until you are ready to deal with the responsibility, both physically and psychologically. Carrying a gun is a huge responsibility, nothing to take lightly. Getting the permit is the easy part.

I would also suggest you attend and shoot some IDPA matches in your area. These matches will help you with the comfort level with the gun and building shooting skills. http://www.idpa.com/clublist.asp?state=GA

Take care and good luck! Welcome to the forum.

OS

infected · 08-15-2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I understand the level of responsibility involved with carrying and gun ownership, which is why I'm looking for some instructors in my area. Thanks!

pro2am · 08-15-2006, 01:05 PM

Two ranges that I know of are Ed's Guns at www.edsguns.com and Pannells up in Woodstock.

You can get a lot of good local information at www.georgiapacking.org for ranges, Georgia law, and general info.

TomSwift · 08-15-2006, 04:06 PM

American Classic shooting range in Norcross is a nice place, friendly people. It's on Peachtree Industrial Blvd..

O.C. 4 U · 08-16-2006, 01:51 AM

Hope you enjoy your new xd! Welcome to the forum.

08-15-2006, 09:02 AM	#1
infected XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Atlanta, GA Posts: 66	Soon to be XD owner from Atlanta Well, in the next few week's I'll be purchasing my first firearm, an XD 3" .40 Being that's it is my first gun, and I'll be carrying as soon as I receive my permit, maybe someone here can point me in the direction of a place where I can take some classes on using it? I'd also appreciate anyone helping me by telling me (providing a web link or something ) on maintaining my gun? And (yeah, I'm an excited noob with questions), where are some good ranges in the North Atlanta area? I've been to Bullseye, but am hoping there are more out there to choose from.

08-15-2006, 09:34 AM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	May I suggest you contact the NRA and ask for a list of instructors in your area. Start wit the basics and go from there. Don't carry a gun until you are ready to deal with the responsibility, both physically and psychologically. Carrying a gun is a huge responsibility, nothing to take lightly. Getting the permit is the easy part. I would also suggest you attend and shoot some IDPA matches in your area. These matches will help you with the comfort level with the gun and building shooting skills. http://www.idpa.com/clublist.asp?state=GA Take care and good luck! Welcome to the forum. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs! Last edited by Old School; 08-15-2006 at 09:36 AM.

08-15-2006, 04:06 PM	#5
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	American Classic shooting range in Norcross is a nice place, friendly people. It's on Peachtree Industrial Blvd.. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

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08-15-2006, 09:44 AM	#3
infected XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Near Atlanta, GA Posts: 66	Thanks for the info. Yeah, I understand the level of responsibility involved with carrying and gun ownership, which is why I'm looking for some instructors in my area. Thanks!

08-15-2006, 01:05 PM	#4
pro2am XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 33	Two ranges that I know of are Ed's Guns at www.edsguns.com and Pannells up in Woodstock. You can get a lot of good local information at www.georgiapacking.org for ranges, Georgia law, and general info.