July 11th, 2019
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Recently, I went through the process of selecting my first gun.
Unlike a lot of people that probably readTheArmoryLife.com, I wouldnt really consider myself a gun person.
Im not a total stranger to guns, but I have never really considered owning one of my own.
To put my purchase decision in perspective, let me tell you a little about myself.
I am a 22 year old woman and I have been married about a year.
Maybe we will each have our own later, but right now one is good enough.
I didnt grow up shooting every weekend, though I have shot a little.
Every year my moms company would host a range day for employees and families.
So I did what many people probably do, I asked an expert my step dad.
My step dad is both prior military and a heavy competitive shooter.
I havent counted, but I am pretty sure he has one of everything, and probably some duplicates.
So I asked him which gun I should get, and what he did next surprised me.
He knows our finances, and that we arent going to be collectors anytime soon.
But instead of just giving me an answer, he did something else.
He laid out all of his pistols he thought appropriate on the counter, as well as my moms.
She carries a different brand than he does.
Then he said smaller guns take more skill to shoot, but bigger guns are harder to carry.
Holding a dozen models, I finally picked the XD-S.
My step dad chuckled a little bit about that.
When it came time to buy, I did make one choice that bothered him.
My step dad carries the all black model, and recommended I get the tan one.
But I liked the bi-tone stainless model, so that is what I got.
Every time I seem him now, he says Crockett and Tubbs called, they want their piece back.
But I like it, and I sleep better knowing I have it.
Over the next couple of months, I have a lot of things to do.
I live in a constitutional carry state, no license necessary.
But I still dont feel comfortable carrying my gun.
I hope my story can help other young aspiring gun owners on the journey.
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