New Folks Check In and Say Hi #4

[Dirtypacman]

Just checking in here to say hi and get the first post out of the way. I was USMC until 2012, been living back in MA, decided to pick up my LTC A, currently on the prowl for my first pistol purchase here in MA as a civilian, which brought me to this site. Hoping to get my hands on either a 229 SAS (9mm) or an XDS (9mm) to start, both of which seem to be a pain in the ass to find due to the fantastic gun laws here! Either way, excited to get started with a new community, certainly a lot more fun going to civilian ranges than getting stuck on the USMC ones!

Hello Punjistick,

Thank you for your service! Welcome to the board and happy you made an introduction. Sounds like two great choices for your gun purchase. Hope to see you get active on the board and hope you enjoy your time here.
Thank you for going green as well in support of the forum!

 

[BigPoppy]

Hey Everyone,

Just registered and just getting into shooting. Just bought an M9A1 as my first pistol and really love shooting it. I also really like skeet and trap, although I still don't have a shot gun, that's next on my list. I normally go with friends or family. Live in Quincy, and looking into the braintree club.

 

[Iggy Z]

Not newly registered, but newly Green for the first time. I spend most of my time shooting rimfire bolt guns and am just starting to shoot trap and 5-stand at my club. Skeet... way harder than it looks, I'll have to come back to that later

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hey Everyone,

Just registered and just getting into shooting. Just bought an M9A1 as my first pistol and really love shooting it. I also really like skeet and trap, although I still don't have a shot gun, that's next on my list. I normally go with friends or family. Live in Quincy, and looking into the braintree club.

Hello and welcome BigPoppy,

Thanks for joining in and making a post to introduce. You will find many others from your area on the board as well. Hope you can enjoy your time on the site.

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Not newly registered, but newly Green for the first time. I spend most of my time shooting rimfire bolt guns and am just starting to shoot trap and 5-stand at my club. Skeet... way harder than it looks, I'll have to come back to that later

Hello Iggy Z,

Thanks for going green to support the forum. We are glad to have you here
HOpe to see you get more active on the site and jump into the discussions. See you out there!

 

[Another_David]

Not newly registered, but newly Green for the first time. I spend most of my time shooting rimfire bolt guns and am just starting to shoot trap and 5-stand at my club. Skeet... way harder than it looks, I'll have to come back to that later

Welcome!

Five stand has it's place but I found it WAY confusing only because you're competing against those that know the courses, which could be like 20 different throws. Try skeet or trap if you want to practice shotty.

 

[SHOCKNAWE]

Hello, I just joined recently after a long time of reading the forum. Im looking forward to interacting with fellow gun guys, hopefully at some point I may contribute something to the forums.

Im a big fan of Glocks, and AK style Rifles.

 

[Come and take]

Hello, I just joined recently after a long time of reading the forum. Im looking forward to interacting with fellow gun guys, hopefully at some point I may contribute something to the forums.

Im a big fan of Glocks, and AK style Rifles.

Welcome aboard! Enjoy the forum and have a good sense of humor.

Go green. Sweet karma for members only!

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hello, I just joined recently after a long time of reading the forum. Im looking forward to interacting with fellow gun guys, hopefully at some point I may contribute something to the forums.

Im a big fan of Glocks, and AK style Rifles.

Hello Shocknawe,

Thanks for dropping a post and introducing yourself. Hope to see you get active and join in the discussions.
I too am a big fan of Glocks and Ak's

 

[ChuckInMass]

Not NEW, But RE-Newed from a New free state (Florida)

Hi all,
Just renewed even though we have moved to the Florida Gulf Coast. I have to say, I have not found any other shooter's forum that is lively, informative and interesting as NES.
We moved to Cape Coral, adjacent to Ft. Myers, FL which is the home of Red Sox spring training. It's not Fenway, but wifey and I went to the St Patricks game with the Sox vs St. Louis. great seats, $29.00 and they have the Green Giant at the new Jet Blue Park.

So much for the travelogue, nice to be able to purchase guns down here, with names that are illegal to say in Mass. The New England free states are a little too cold for our liking (Spent last Christmas here in shorts and sandals - no socks of course, too young for that and the wife doesn't have blue hair yet).

Glad to see a lot of the old members still posting and new blood keeping NES lively!

Chuck & Connie

 

[RYJ]

Hey guys just checking in . I was first licensed in Beverly in the early 90s with a ALP concealed. That expired years ago and never renewed when I moved to Danvers but I am currently awaiting delivery of my new Danvers LTC-a app processed in 6/24/14 called Dcjis Friday and it was in printing so hopefully will see it soon

-mark

 

[7UPyours]

Hello, just joined, my name is Martin and am getting into guns now, I live on the south shore MA, going for my LTC soon. Now back to reading some more threads, see you around.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hi all,
Just renewed even though we have moved to the Florida Gulf Coast. I have to say, I have not found any other shooter's forum that is lively, informative and interesting as NES.
We moved to Cape Coral, adjacent to Ft. Myers, FL which is the home of Red Sox spring training. It's not Fenway, but wifey and I went to the St Patricks game with the Sox vs St. Louis. great seats, $29.00 and they have the Green Giant at the new Jet Blue Park.

So much for the travelogue, nice to be able to purchase guns down here, with names that are illegal to say in Mass. The New England free states are a little too cold for our liking (Spent last Christmas here in shorts and sandals - no socks of course, too young for that and the wife doesn't have blue hair yet).

Glad to see a lot of the old members still posting and new blood keeping NES lively!

Chuck & Connie

Hello Chuck and Connie,

Thanks for making an introduction and having the nice things to say about the forum. We are glad to have another active member so please get into the discussions. Enjoy!

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Hey guys just checking in . I was first licensed in Beverly in the early 90s with a ALP concealed. That expired years ago and never renewed when I moved to Danvers but I am currently awaiting delivery of my new Danvers LTC-a app processed in 6/24/14 called Dcjis Friday and it was in printing so hopefully will see it soon

-mark

Hello Mark,

Welcome! Glad to see your getting back into the fold with your license renewal. Hope it goes smooth and look forward to seeing you in the discussions here.

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Hello, just joined, my name is Martin and am getting into guns now, I live on the south shore MA, going for my LTC soon. Now back to reading some more threads, see you around.

Hello and welcome Martin,

Glad you found the forum and hope you will become active in the threads. Wish you the best on the LTC process.

 

[SIG-Man]

Tony from Acton checking in...

Just wanted to say hello! My name is Tony, I am a techie living in green Acton who finally fulfilled his longing for a classic SIG. Got my LTC-A from our Acton PD in 4-5 weeks with not the least amount of trouble, then a Martin Burns range permit in a week. Currently enjoying my first SIG, a P226 in 40 S&W and 9 mm which I adorned with rosewood grips, SIG Night Sights and a SIG mini-laser; currently shopping for a nice holster (I like Ryan Grizzle's IWB/OWB WarPig model). I am looking forward to joining Harvard Sportsmen's Club soon as I have a few buddies and acquaintances as members there--and I like very much its wilderness-like surroundings.

This is an active, very helpful and friendly forum, and I'm looking forward to participating in it from time to time!

 

[The05goat]

Hey all just joined, quick question turned in my LTC app 1 1/2 months ago still haven't recieved appt yet is this the norm?

 

[Dirtypacman]

Just wanted to say hello! My name is Tony, I am a techie living in green Acton who finally fulfilled his longing for a classic SIG. Got my LTC-A from our Acton PD in 4-5 weeks with not the least amount of trouble, then a Martin Burns range permit in a week. Currently enjoying my first SIG, a P226 in 40 S&W and 9 mm which I adorned with rosewood grips, SIG Night Sights and a SIG mini-laser; currently shopping for a nice holster (I like Ryan Grizzle's IWB/OWB WarPig model). I am looking forward to joining Harvard Sportsmen's Club soon as I have a few buddies and acquaintances as members there--and I like very much its wilderness-like surroundings.

This is an active, very helpful and friendly forum, and I'm looking forward to participating in it from time to time!

Welcome to the site Tony,

Very happy to have you here. Glad to see you were able to get your LTC-A and join in with some new purchases.
You would love Harvard, as a current member there I can say its very nice.

See you in the discussions.

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Hey all just joined, quick question turned in my LTC app 1 1/2 months ago still haven't recieved appt yet is this the norm?

Hello, welcome to the site.
Its not uncommon for it to take long but that is still an aggravation. There is a thread about wait times in different cities and towns. You may venture over there and see other users experiences.

 

[Rondawg]

Hello. My son pointed me to the forum And I registered last week. Looks like a great forum!
I live in North Central Ma. I enjoy Trap, Rifle and Pistol shooting.

 

[Wash-a-shore guy]

Hey guys. I've been using NES as a reference for years. Always good gun talk (with just enough Massachusetts smartassery) I thought it was time to get in on the conversations. Looking forward to being a part of it.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hello. My son pointed me to the forum And I registered last week. Looks like a great forum!
I live in North Central Ma. I enjoy Trap, Rifle and Pistol shooting.

Welcome to the site Rondawg,

Happy to see that your son referred you to the forum and that you have been enjoying. Great to see the interaction in the community amongst family. Enjoy!

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Hey guys. I've been using NES as a reference for years. Always good gun talk (with just enough Massachusetts smartassery) I thought it was time to get in on the conversations. Looking forward to being a part of it.

Hello and thanks for going green in support of the forum. Hope you will consider helping the good fight with donations to the orgs like COMM2A and GOAL.
Enjoy your time here and hope to see you posting more.

 

[M&P LEO]

Hey everyone just joined the site today, i have my class A LTC and i just recently bought my first firearm (M&P 45). I start the police academy next month.

 

[MensetFAL]

Hiya, everyone. Moved from Texas to NW of Boston metro (Acton) a couple years ago and am just getting to my CCL. Took up a stronger interest in firearms just a few years ago and bought a DSA SA-58 FAL as my first acquisition. My assets are waiting out of state until my CCL comes through and I get my FAL modified to be MA legal. Looking to move into hunting and skeet shooting presuming I can find a patient mentor. Enjoyed my CCL class with Mike Fontaine at the Leominster Sportsman Club, which I am considering joining with my family.

/salute

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hey everyone just joined the site today, i have my class A LTC and i just recently bought my first firearm (M&P 45). I start the police academy next month.

Hello M&P LEO,

Welcome to the site, good luck at the Academy. Good choice on the M&P, they are nice firearms.
Hope you will enjoy the site.

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Hiya, everyone. Moved from Texas to NW of Boston metro (Acton) a couple years ago and am just getting to my CCL. Took up a stronger interest in firearms just a few years ago and bought a DSA SA-58 FAL as my first acquisition. My assets are waiting out of state until my CCL comes through and I get my FAL modified to be MA legal. Looking to move into hunting and skeet shooting presuming I can find a patient mentor. Enjoyed my CCL class with Mike Fontaine at the Leominster Sportsman Club, which I am considering joining with my family.

/salute

Hello MensetFAL,

Welcome to the site and thanks for posting. Glad to have another member with views from around the country. HOpe you will come to enjoy MA. See you in the discussions.

 

[RWE1130]

Hello all. I've been reading the forums for a while now and finally decided to sign up. I have been around firearms my whole life, got my LTC as soon as I turned 21, and have building my gun collection since. I work at AAA Police Supply in Dedham, MA and enjoy the gun talk I find here on the forums. It seems like a great community here.

 

[Spookie]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in MA. I first got involved in shooting years ago when I was a teen and my mother used to bring me to a shooting range on the weekends. There, I was allowed to use her gun for target practice. Also the range master would sometimes let me try various firearms he would have with him. I've had my LTC ever since I was old enough to get it, though it's been a while now since I've been out shooting. I found Northeastshooters while searching for some information I needed. It's nice to see that there's such a lively community here.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hello all. I've been reading the forums for a while now and finally decided to sign up. I have been around firearms my whole life, got my LTC as soon as I turned 21, and have building my gun collection since. I work at AAA Police Supply in Dedham, MA and enjoy the gun talk I find here on the forums. It seems like a great community here.

Hello and welcome RWE1130,

This is a great forum and good community of individuals. We got all types here so make yourself at home. Hope to see you in the discussions.

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Hi Everyone,

I'm in MA. I first got involved in shooting years ago when I was a teen and my mother used to bring me to a shooting range on the weekends. There, I was allowed to use her gun for target practice. Also the range master would sometimes let me try various firearms he would have with him. I've had my LTC ever since I was old enough to get it, though it's been a while now since I've been out shooting. I found Northeastshooters while searching for some information I needed. It's nice to see that there's such a lively community here.

That is excellent that your mother helped bring you into firearms. Glad you finally found the forum here you will be pleased I'm sure.
Hope to see you support GOAL, COMM2A, GOA and the other pro-2nd organizations in the good fight.

 

[BostonStrong]

Hey everybody! Long time reader, but it didn't feel right actually joining until I could say that I actually was a shooter. Well as of this week, after several months of jumping through legislative hoops, I am now the very proud owner of an S&W M&P Shield (thanks Four Seasons Firearms)! I've got all my accessories coming in the mail next week, then I'm gonna look into joining a club and putting some rounds through this thing.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Hey everybody! Long time reader, but it didn't feel right actually joining until I could say that I actually was a shooter. Well as of this week, after several months of jumping through legislative hoops, I am now the very proud owner of an S&W M&P Shield (thanks Four Seasons Firearms)! I've got all my accessories coming in the mail next week, then I'm gonna look into joining a club and putting some rounds through this thing.

Welcome and thanks for posting BostonStrong,

Many enjoy the shield hope you come to enjoy it as well. What club are you thinking of joining?

 

[caconym]

Checking in as requested. Just moved back to the People's Republic after 7 years away. Just got my LTC A and joining a GC in western MA to start shooting again. Trying decided between Northampton Revolver or something in Easthampton. Primarily going to be pistol and .22 rifle. Skeet and trap much later if at all.

 

[BostonStrong]

Welcome and thanks for posting BostonStrong,

Many enjoy the shield hope you come to enjoy it as well. What club are you thinking of joining?

I'm leaning towards Braintree Rifle and Pistol, it's only a 20 minute drive and it has a trap field (a shotty is next on my list). Unfortunately the next new member orientation meeting is in September

 

[Dirtypacman]

Checking in as requested. Just moved back to the People's Republic after 7 years away. Just got my LTC A and joining a GC in western MA to start shooting again. Trying decided between Northampton Revolver or something in Easthampton. Primarily going to be pistol and .22 rifle. Skeet and trap much later if at all.

Hello tkim,

Thanks for joining in and becoming a paid member. Hope you come to enjoy the site as much as the rest of us. Wish you the best in finding yourself a good club to call home. See you in the discussions.

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I'm leaning towards Braintree Rifle and Pistol, it's only a 20 minute drive and it has a trap field (a shotty is next on my list). Unfortunately the next new member orientation meeting is in September

Nice and close works best. Its not that bad we are already into August. Just don't wait and get yourself in as soon as you can.

 

[Jay89]

Hello everyone,


My name is Jay and I am from Lawrence, MA- I've been browsing this forum for a while, mostly reading. 25 years old and I've been carrying for two years now. Just looking to meet some cool people that I can go shooting with, etc. thanks!