The Purchase

OMG Another fear to walk through. I was afraid to go and buy a gun. FEAR this short word somehow touches every aspect of my life [100 forms of fear] Anyway - Ok So Dave suggested to ask Mark to go with me, or Jeff at work. Yeah, I think that is a good idea. I talked to both of them and both were more than willing to go with me. The more and more I talked to these guys, I realized I needed to walk through this on my own, that I had nothing to worry about. Heck, I've been shooting the Glock 17 for about 4 months and KNEW the gun, KNEW that it is what works for me. I had to remember that all I have spoken to had all their own opinions. Some agreed and some disagreed. I was shot [no pun intended] down for wanting a Glock and I met many who loved it. The point is, everyone has their opinion and there is no right or wrong. I needed to get what worked for me, not Joe, not the store clerk, not Jeff or even Mark.

Ok, one Friday I made the decision and called Dave from work. I told him I was going on my own to buy my gun. He again was concerned that I was going alone. Well that all turned out to be his fear. I let him have it and went through my own and off I went. When I walked in the door of the gun shop I immediately zeroed in a woman behind the counter. Thank you, God. I went to her and felt very comfortable. I told her what I wanted and she got it for me. She brought it out and demonstrated it, we filled out the paper work, and I paid for it and out the door I went. THAT SIMPLE. Having a CPL also made it very simple and quick.

I’ll tell ya one thing having a gun in my possession has done. Since that night I have been a more responsible cautious driver. Even though I have a CPL and am doing everything legal, I just don’t want to be pulled over by the police for any reason. Even talking on the phone while driving has taken a back seat.