New Member Intro

[Speedyfish]

But not to lawyers...

[johncasey4]

So, here I am rifling through all of the threads with little to no idea about who people are and what their backgrounds are.  I know Rob of course and Ross (sup you fuzzy little foreigner;-) But I don't know most of the rest of you.

  Now, coming from where I did (Naval Special Warfare) I understand that there are some opsec issues so by all means keep it vague if you have to.  But it would be cool to hear where you are (and if you are under some ridiculous gun laws like Illinois or the UK), what you are doing for training and other things like that.

  Me personally, I spent 10 years in the Nav, all but 6 months with the Teams (either in training or in a platoon).  I met Rob as an instructor at the Spec War center in late 05.  I went to Valhalla as a student, learned the Combat Focus system and knew right away that I had found something that was better than anything that I had learned up to that point.  Almost immediately I asked Rob if I could come back and teach the stuff.  Two years later I got out of the Nav and moved to beautiful Montrose, Colorado.  Since then I have been with Rob and Jeremiah Miles through some interesting times.  I would say that I have improved as an instructor (although my shooting skills have fallen off to a degree) and am teaching just as much as I can find the opportunity.  I still work with Rob when I can, have set up some other shooting courses and helped make some instructors better, as well as running a CrossFit gym in Montrose.

  What I have learned in the last few years is simple; know why you do something, if you don't know why than ask why, if the instructor can't answer why than find a new instructor.  Do things that make sense for your and not what makes sense for Jack Bauer, CTU or any other BS movie land or military land group.  I have learned that the best defense is truly more about the decisions that we make than they type, size or caliber of gun we choose to carry, but it is still better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

  I have made a lot of good friends since I left the Navy, not the least of all Rob.  He has helped me learn to apply critical thinking to situations that I would have normally just applied brute force, elbow grease and copious amounts of spit to.  For that I thank him.

  I look forward to hearing from as many of you as would post here.  Until then, keep your powder dry, Yo Ho!

[Marshal Halloway]

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A thread for forum members to introduce themselves can be found here:
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[Pathfinder]

Welcome aboard, John. With your background you should fit right in.

We are a rather motley crew, from die-hard Christian conservatives/libertarians, to the non-religious to our closet liberal kalifornian. Don't say "clip" around Hazcat, as he and a bunch of us are grumpy old men. We have a couple of cutie ladies, M'ette and Squibby to name 2.

Have fun here - this is probably the best site on the net for gun-stuff. Flamers don't last long, so the discussion is usually decent and well-thought. And it is all about the guns!

[Rob Pincus]

'bout time you showed up......

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[1776 Rebel]

So are you an NRA Member?

Welcome aboard !

[tombogan03884]

Welcome aboard, John. With your background you should fit right in.

We are a rather motley crew, from die-hard Christian conservatives/libertarians, to the non-religious to our closet liberal kalifornian. Don't say "clip" around Hazcat, as he and a bunch of us are grumpy old men. We have a couple of cutie ladies, M'ette and Squibby to name 2.

Have fun here - this is probably the best site on the net for gun-stuff. Flamers don't last long, so the discussion is usually decent and well-thought. And it is all about the guns!

+10 on what he said. If you have an opinion on ANYTHING from art to zoology feel free to voice it. Sometimes the discussions can become heated, but don't take it personal, the guy who called you an a$$hole yesterday will probably be asking your advice on something else tomorrow. Yes this is a gun forum, there are sections on Rifle and pistol, but you will find that we keep each other informed on political issues and seem to be a cross section of the conservative persuasion, You will find that while our social/ personal affairs opinions run the gamut,we are agreed on things like personal responsibility, small government, low taxes, and personal liberty. You will also find as you read through past threads that Downrange cafe is a forum about pretty much anything in the life of a member of the modern American gun culture, Dogs, jokes, gun stuff of all sorts and pretty much anything that happens to catch someones attention. So read, post, and enjoy.
Oh yes, veterans or not we ALL appreciate your service, Thank you.

[johncasey4]

Rob... Eat $hit, I got here when I could. I am the only person I know that is almost as busy as you, and yes, all the threads were gay when I got here.

Pathfinder... Thanks for the welcome and I will call it a clip when it is a clip (i.e. half moon clip or the things that you get with bandoliers of 5.56.  Otherwise it is one of myu own pet peeves.  And as of yet I have met no one as grumpy as me, although Rob can complain with the best of them.

Rebel, No I am not nor have I ever been a member of the NRA.  I don't really have anything against them, but don't really see any reason to join up either.


This isn't my first rodeo with regards to chat boards.  I use them rather frequently so I know the deal.  I have gotten out of line before with people that can't see the forest for the trees.  In other words, when good arguments with supporting evidence are thrown out because they are different than what "some guy told me once." I am not good at taking the high road and resort to telling people to step in front of a bus and help thin out the gene pool.  I don't get offended with personal attacks, just rampant stupidity.  I am not above learning from anyone and have found learning opportunities in the most obscure places.  I look forward to learning from all of you and hopefully in the mean time teach some too.

[1776 Rebel]

Rebel, No I am not nor have I ever been a member of the NRA.  I don't really have anything against them, but don't really see any reason to join up either.

Well that makes me optimistic. I am hoping you will see the usefulness of joining at some point.

America was graced by the good lord with a number of amazing folks that established our country. The defense of the nation is not always at gunpoint. Check out their writings. At this time it will take men of good will and fortitude to lend their voices to the battle. The NRA helps to do that.

[GTnCFL]

Been watching the forum for a few months and finally decided it was time to join and say hello!!
Name is Gordon, live in Central Florida past 23 yrs.

Gordon