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01-03-2016, 01:21 PM
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North Florida Newbie
First off, I have to express my thanks to River
 usmc (who, by the way, is almost a neighbor of mine here in North Florida) for inviting me to this forum. Before my account was activated, I read some of the other new member introductions. OHEng's story - except for hunting - could almost be mine. My wife is a Florida native and I have lived in the Sunshine State for the better part of fifty years.I was "into" guns for a brief period of time in my early-20's (a LONG time ago). But until three years ago, the Mrs and I owned one handgun between the two of us and I had not been shooting in many years. We currently own ten handguns (and counting). We live in a fairly remote area. And while I am a supporter of law enforcement, I assert that they can't be everywhere all the time. My favorite handgun for EDC is my SIG P938. My wife and I both received our Florida concealed carry permits two years ago. I had been pretty much a 9mm/.38 guy until late-2014 when I purchased a Kimber Ultra Covert II. At the risk of offending you 1911 purists, I do like the 1911 "style" and, with .45 ACP, bigger holes are better. A little about me personally (at the risk of starting off too politically): I've been employed in sales for most of my working life. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool right-winger with, possibly, slight libertarian leanings on some issues. But I wholeheartedly believe in personal responsibility and, above all, the (non-negotiable) right to keep and bear arms. I have been an NRA member since my rekindles interest in firearms three years ago. I have never served in the military but I am a staunch supporter of - and grateful to - those that have. Like OHEng, I am here to interact with fellow enthusiasts and to learn. With very rare exceptions, I have found gun people to be wonderful folks. I've learned a great deal on sites such as this but acknowledge that I have only begun to scratch the surface. I took delivery this past week of a Nighthawk Bob Marvel Custom. I consider it to be an "heirloom" type firearm (even though we have no heirs); simply a work of art. I want to try to learn as much about it as I can. Again, I am grateful to River usmc for the invitation to join this group and I look forward to making new friends who share my interest in firearms.Thanks again and Happy 2016 to all! 
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#2
01-03-2016, 02:08 PM
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Welcome aboard Jim. You'll meet good people here
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NRA Life Member Wilson Combat CQB Kimber Tactical Pro II S&W J-Frame .38 ect " I don't own the clothes I'm wearin', and the road goes on forever " There's a gator in the bushes, and it's calling my name... COTEP #523
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01-03-2016, 04:08 PM
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Welcome abroad....
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CBOB0716 "The most basic right that we have emanates from our Creator and it is that unalienable right to life. We stand firmly on the principle that from conception until the last breath is drawn, life is sacred.” Political Correctness is a doctrine, recently fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and promoted by a sick mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end!
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01-03-2016, 04:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum.
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Joe O'Rourke Joseph C. O'Rourke, Major, USAR (Retired) COTEP # CBOB0480 NRA Member :stand:
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#8
01-03-2016, 05:29 PM
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Welcome to the club house. Keep a close eye on days and nights when the wind is blowing from the
pen toward your house as the has a bad habit of burning the forest down occasionally. Make sure you have insurance and a fire department number. They know where Mike lives. Honest.
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Dennis COTEP CBOB0761 Semper Fi - Old Corp Rubber Boat Jockey NRA Life Member  I stand for the flag, I kneel for the fallen! The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up. 
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01-03-2016, 05:48 PM
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Well, dagnabit, another Floridian...
Just kidding. Welcome, engage, enjoy and learn. The Kimber Klub meets every third Thursday. Learn the chant, buy the robe, show up. 
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COTEP #719 "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed one." - Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria
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