As some know, I'm new to Texas. My wife and I have been coming here to visit for about 40 years. As a result I've learned about what I needed to carry when we visit. But, living here is a bit different, so I have questions.
1) Pawn shops. Where we lived pawn shops could not loan money on guns and thus they didn't sell them. I'm just looking for recommendations on decent shops in the general area shop. I like older S&W semi autos and since they don't make them any longer used is my option. I know that pawn shops sell new and used, but I'm not a fan of newer guns.
2) LTC. I plan to get a TX license to carry even though they aren't required. If nothing else having one makes reciprocity and gun buying simpler. I'd like to do an in person class as it might give me more opportunities to meet like minded people. Recommendations?
3) Places to shoot. Plenty of commercial ranges, but a shortage of non profit clubs at which to shoot. It was the opposite where we lived. In fact, there were two clubs within 10 minutes of our house. One was about 1/2 mile away. The one I joined was 10 minutes away, but I had access whenever I wanted to shoot. What are my options in this area?
Thanks. I look forward to reading the answers and suggestions.
1) Pawn shops. Where we lived pawn shops could not loan money on guns and thus they didn't sell them. I'm just looking for recommendations on decent shops in the general area shop. I like older S&W semi autos and since they don't make them any longer used is my option. I know that pawn shops sell new and used, but I'm not a fan of newer guns.
2) LTC. I plan to get a TX license to carry even though they aren't required. If nothing else having one makes reciprocity and gun buying simpler. I'd like to do an in person class as it might give me more opportunities to meet like minded people. Recommendations?
3) Places to shoot. Plenty of commercial ranges, but a shortage of non profit clubs at which to shoot. It was the opposite where we lived. In fact, there were two clubs within 10 minutes of our house. One was about 1/2 mile away. The one I joined was 10 minutes away, but I had access whenever I wanted to shoot. What are my options in this area?
Thanks. I look forward to reading the answers and suggestions.