I found this site and joined in last few days. Glad I did, like the forums and input. I am a retired Federal employee. Served four years on active duty with Marines and six years, in which one and a half on active duty (recruiter), with Marine Reserves. Three years were spent with the infantry and with a Marine Recon company with the Reserves. I also spent six years as a Federal Officer and 18 years in national defense.
I shoot mainly rifles now, hunting type and AR. I just converted my AR from long, heavy barrel to short, tactical rifle. I have had the good fortune to use the M1 Garand, M14 and M16 while with the Marines. Not sure which I like the most.
I have also competed in Police Combat, in local, state and national matches. Having grown up with mainly revolvers, prefer them to semi's except for 1911. I prefer the .357 and .45ACP for combat and defense. But still curious and open to other calibers.
As a Federal Officer, served as a Firearms Instructor for incoming new Officers and for recurring training. Primarily a rifle instructors but loved to shoot and instruct on S&W Model 19 with 2 1/2" barrel (our carry pistol).
Still reload and shoot but mainly for hunting rifles.
I am also into horses and roasting my own coffee.