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Fish609 · 03-28-2008, 02:18 PM

CCW is probably the most important thing if you already have a pistol (like an XD!). The CCW is going to save your life. The AR will just be a heirloom if you can't protect yourself.

I would, however, suggest saving money and getting an AR before you can't get one anymore

jlpskydive · 03-28-2008, 02:43 PM

What he said ^^^^^

jmsstnr · 03-28-2008, 06:56 PM

March/April
$275.00
-$250.00 CCDW course
-$ 25.00 debt
______
$0

June/July
$600 (assuming tax rebate at minimum)
- lower reciever/parts kit
- more debt payment
- more towards CCDW
___

=?

jerryl · 03-30-2008, 03:13 PM

get your ccw course. get the ar later

Bree · 04-01-2008, 11:11 AM

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life. Get the training.

And as Fish said, it may well save your life. You can't carry concealed without it so to me it's a no brainer.

dave_in_delaware · 04-02-2008, 01:08 PM

Well, thanks for everyone's input, but as my typical sh!tty financial luck would have it, I had to use my "extra" money on bills (and not to get ahead of them!).

My car insurance, electric, water/sewer, and Comcast bills all came due (and some past due) NOW (or shut-offs would occur on some), so all my potential "AR-15 or CCDW" money has now come and gone, without me ever getting to use it for fun.

I hate my life sometimes.

Perchjerk · 04-02-2008, 01:16 PM

well that just sucks! sry to hear that! thats a horrible feeling isnt it! to have ur hopes up about something, especially something like a gun, and to have it all taken away! not fun!

Hwkeye · 04-02-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCXPSS

I say ammo...Stock up for when the zombie's attack...

It's gonna happen, you watch!

dave_in_delaware · 04-02-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perchjerk

well that just sucks! sry to hear that! thats a horrible feeling isnt it! to have ur hopes up about something, especially something like a gun, and to have it all taken away! not fun!

Yeah, it does suck a lot. But, that's how my life has been for the last few years - barely living paycheck to paycheck, shut-off notices, bill collectors calling me all the time. I lose 43% of my take-home pay to child support, and my mortgage payment has gone UP twice recently (ARM), and heating oil this season is frickin' outrageous ($4.50/gal), etc... Nevermind my "regular" bills, car insurance, etc. OMFG. It makes me sad just thinking about it.

I should have known I really truly wouldn't have $275 to play with.

Now I'm just mad at myself!

I think I'll give up dreaming so that when the let-down comes, it won't hurt as much.

Fish609 · 04-02-2008, 01:34 PM

Im SOOO glad I don't have any kids (that I know of).

There will come a time, but now is not the time.

View Poll Results: What should I get w/ $275?
the AR-15 lower I picked out	19	19.19%
the Viridian green laser toy!	6	6.06%
extra mags, mag pouches, ammo	16	16.16%
gun course for my CCDW License	41	41.41%
save it for something else	5	5.05%
use it for getting ahead on your bills	11	11.11%
something non-gun but fun	1	1.01%
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

03-28-2008, 06:56 PM	#13
jmsstnr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 149	Fwiw March/April $275.00 -$250.00 CCDW course -$ 25.00 debt ______ $0 June/July $600 (assuming tax rebate at minimum) - lower reciever/parts kit - more debt payment - more towards CCDW ___ =? __________________ David practiced with his sling, he didn't buy defensive wadcutter rocks and call it a day.

04-01-2008, 11:11 AM	#15
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,210 Blog Entries: 5	Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life. Get the training. And as Fish said, it may well save your life. You can't carry concealed without it so to me it's a no brainer. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

04-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#16
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,108	Well, thanks for everyone's input, but as my typical sh!tty financial luck would have it, I had to use my "extra" money on bills (and not to get ahead of them!). My car insurance, electric, water/sewer, and Comcast bills all came due (and some past due) NOW (or shut-offs would occur on some), so all my potential "AR-15 or CCDW" money has now come and gone, without me ever getting to use it for fun. I hate my life sometimes. __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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03-28-2008, 02:18 PM	#11
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,000	CCW is probably the most important thing if you already have a pistol (like an XD!). The CCW is going to save your life. The AR will just be a heirloom if you can't protect yourself. I would, however, suggest saving money and getting an AR before you can't get one anymore

03-28-2008, 02:43 PM	#12
jlpskydive XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 361	What he said ^^^^^

03-30-2008, 03:13 PM	#14
jerryl XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: buffalo,new york Posts: 293	get your ccw course. get the ar later

04-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#17
Perchjerk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 437	well that just sucks! sry to hear that! thats a horrible feeling isnt it! to have ur hopes up about something, especially something like a gun, and to have it all taken away! not fun!

04-02-2008, 01:34 PM	#20
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,000	Im SOOO glad I don't have any kids (that I know of). There will come a time, but now is not the time.