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Old 05-07-2008, 01:43 AM
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Default Large Cat in Unincorporated Angel County

So after years of working like a sheep for others I'm finally my own employee (bye bye income!), and one of my clients says "if you do your work right, you're going to become a target. Get a CCW."
Then another says basically the same thing.

I figure train before you need it and then it's just paperwork.

So I do some research, and find this guy who teaches basic handgun and on up.

Turns out he's your own CCWI.

So I take the course, and realize: not only can I do this, but getting there is going to be fun!

Thanks to everyone here for setting great examples, then sharing your experience!
And now I get it: it's going to take more than paperwork...
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:32 AM
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Welcome aboard sir. Sorry I didn't get to meet you last Sunday at Burro. I was one of the guys that CCWI said hi to during your afternoon lecture. I'll make an effort to introduce myself at future range events/classes. It's always great meeting forum members.
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:36 AM
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Welcome to CalCCW, FiringLion.

There's a wealth of collective knowledge and experience here. Glad to have you join us.
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:48 AM
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Welcome aboard large cat. I see you have already began with the fun and training with the best.

Also congrats on working for yourself, the rewards can be great if you can apply your energy properly. Good Luck with both

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Old 05-07-2008, 09:09 AM
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Welcome to CalCCW!!! Love you screen name!

I was also at Burro on Sunday.

Great to have you onboard!
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Old 05-07-2008, 10:48 AM
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We all tend to hang out together. We all have two common interests, firearms and CCW's.
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:00 AM
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And trout.
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:42 PM
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Welcome, and since my wife is a Veterinarian, I've learned there is always more than one way to skin a cat .....
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Old 05-07-2008, 02:50 PM
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:54 PM
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Welcome! Best wishes both for your CCW and your business!
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:22 PM
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Thank you all for the warm welcomes.
Except for NikNak.
I'm not sure I like him.
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:23 PM
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When do we get to the trout part?
Yum!
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Old 05-07-2008, 10:27 PM
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When do we get to the trout part?
Yum!
<groan!> you REALLY would not want the trout these guys are talking about...and they DO talk a lot of trout...

Welcome to the board, FTW, nice to have you with us.
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<groan!> you REALLY would not want the trout these guys are talking about...and they DO talk a lot of trout...

Welcome to the board, FTW, nice to have you with us.
Someone rang???
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:02 PM
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<groan!> you REALLY would not want the trout these guys are talking about...and they DO talk a lot of trout...

Welcome to the board, FTW, nice to have you with us.
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There's a whole lot of legends, stories, in-jokes and micro-culture in this group, you'll get them over time. Let's say, the trout they're talking about are brown, and they ain't fish.
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