Monthly Info Sessions

[photogpat]

So, I don't know about those of you who've lived "powder and ball" since the dawn of time -- but I was a little later to the party than most when it comes to learning about all the different aspects of shooting. I was a "Fudd" until I was 30 (I blame Dad, no offense). The vast wealth of information on the Intarweb aside, I've discovered that I've personally learned the most when I've had a chance to see it LIVE...the whole hammering on a Mosin thing with Shippy aside...although that taught me about removing front sights...

With that in mind, I'd like to gauge interest in starting up a monthly in-person info session on a variety of topics. For example:

January: 1911's
February: Reloading
March: C&R Licensing
April: Revolvers
May: AR Platform
June: Law and Order, etc etc etc

Nothing terribly organized other than a meeting room at a local library (policies permitting) or other venue, a speaker for a period of time, and a question and answer session. It would be a good opportunity to fill in that missing knowledge in some folks minds, and it would be free - unless everyone wants refreshments.

Figure an hour on a weeknight once a month, or bi-monthly would be enough.

Thoughts?

[justinvan]

You have my interest... i think it would be a good way to educate yourself and a good way to meet a few people.

[DanM]

Great idea! And I concur that more is learned in person. Count me in.

[CarRacer]

That's a great idea, I'm very interested. What about a night for safety related stuff? I know the basics but I'm sure there are ways to be smarter.

[TH3180]

I'd be interested.

[Anokamnman]

I would be down for learning.

[Pezhead]

Sounds interesting.

[Countryfried Frank]

I'm interested.

[Bulldawg]

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[Stradawhovious]

Where would you find the speakers? Most folks knowledgable enough to listen to might want to get paid.

Just a thought.

Other than that, I'm in. Sounds like a good time, and a good way to learn.

[Heffay]

Here's some more topics for the following months.

9mm vs .45
Glock vs 1911

[Pezhead]

Some of the board members might want to share there vast knowledge. I'm not one with a lot of knowledge though.

[rugersol]

Lemme know if it's gonna be at the Hugo American Legion?!

[photogpat]

Where would you find the speakers? Most folks knowledgable enough to listen to might want to get paid.

Just a thought.

Other than that, I'm in. Sounds like a good time, and a good way to learn.

I thought about that too...for anything beyond introductory topics, people can seek out their own experts. For example, we might talk about some of the logistics of carrying a handgun, but for a carry class, I'd differ to the many knowledgable instructors on here.

Plus, I've been known to locate decent swag for the right volunteers...not sayin' I'm just sayin'...

[photogpat]

Here's some more topics for the following months.

9mm vs .45
Glock vs 1911

Naw, they wouldn't need an evening session for that...just come here and intro a new topic into "General Gun Chat"...should have an answer in 150-200 posts or so...