(24 May 2012, 12:05)Timelord Wrote: PSG itself is a learning curve and being adept with ones firearm is a skill highly valued. Knowing the abilities, strengths & weaknesses of the said weapons system and having the mental programming to use & sort issues with it under pressure is highly recommended.
You have a habit of talking good sense Mr. Lord.
I'm a bit freaked out by how I could have gone this long without knowing about practical shotgun? I used to work in a gun shop, apprenticed a gunsmith... no one mentioned this to me after the hand gun ban. This was all back in the 90's... how long has PSG been common place in the UK? I've been preoccupied with air guns, 4x4s, guitars and motorbikes for the past couple of decades.
(24 May 2012, 15:04)00111001 Wrote: Yup, the romsey one. I'm still waiting to hear back from them, but from what I can tell that's after your probationary membership time is up. I think it'll be the club secretary that'll complete that bit (or someone else who's been at the club a while)
I may have to contact them myself. Most clubs let you go along before you get your own gun. I've fired everything from a .22 keyring revolver, through a .45 wildey auto mag, big game hunting rifles, and up to a 25 pounder howitzer. However I have limited experience with shotguns. I had a go at clay shooting once. I didn't do well. I didn't persevere as I didn't want to just shoot clays, I wanted to do something that sounds a lot like PSG, but I didn't know it existed!
Please, keep us updated with how you get on.