New from San Franpsycho

YohL · 01-20-2013, 08:20 AM

Hi guys

First time gun owner here, bought myself a Sig SP2022 .40 cal

Will be taking it on a range tomorrow and im super stoke!

I feel the need to protect my family due to recent home invasion about a block away. Ive been wanting to own 1 (or more) but I've been lagging

ronin2 · 01-20-2013, 08:28 AM

Are home invasion robberies common in mostly disarmed SF?

YohL · 01-20-2013, 09:46 AM

Thats the thing, gun free zone = easier for criminal. Lately it's been 2 back to back home invasion in quiet neighborhoods.

LongShot716 · 01-20-2013, 09:55 AM

Welcome to the forums from CA.

You'll like the sp2022 in .40 S&W. It's a very dependable shooter.

I'm surprised you still have gun ranges in San Fran. In my town, about 72 miles South of you, our city counsel banned gun shops and firing ranges within city limits. Sports Stores, of which we only have one, Big 5, are only allowed to sell long guns, no handguns or "Weapons of War" and ammo is very limited here. The only shooting range, just outside of city limits, is for Law Enforcement use only. I have to drive 30 miles to the nearest gun range and it's an indoor range that is relatively small, poorly lit and expensive.

bearone2 · 01-20-2013, 09:58 AM

good choice, welcome from az.

SouthernYankee · 01-20-2013, 11:05 AM

Welcome, and good luck!! Please make sure to turn off the lights if you are the last to leave.

kevo · 01-20-2013, 11:53 AM

Welcome from the SoCal desert! I have the 2022 in .40 as well and love it. I hear San Fran is a very nice city to visit. My fiancée made it up that way a few times when we were at school in Fresno.

gumby · 01-20-2013, 12:30 PM

Welcome from behind the Orange Curtain and congrat's on the 2022. The 2022 in .40 is my EDC.

LongShot716 · 01-20-2013, 02:14 PM

Congrats to the Niners on advancing to the Super Bowl! That game was a nail biter for sure

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Popeye · 01-20-2013, 02:26 PM

Welcome from Texas

YohL · 01-20-2013, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

SF is a beautiful city for sure, just that the people who's running it tends to be on the idiotic side. I have both hate & love relationship with this city.

Theres 1 last gun shop in the city, however the city was able to close it down at 1 point, but it's still standing, albeit a small store.

The closest shooting range would be around Lake Merced area which I've heard is mainly for skeet shooting. The next closest would be about <10 miles from my place and thats where I'm heading tomorrow.

The game with the Falcon was definitely a close one. Looks like Vegas wanted both SF team to win both major sport leagues

sigp229r · 01-20-2013, 06:51 PM

Welcome to SIG Talkl from California!!!

YohL · 01-20-2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongShot716

Welcome to the forums from CA.

You'll like the sp2022 in .40 S&W. It's a very dependable shooter.

I'm surprised you still have gun ranges in San Fran. In my town, about 72 miles South of you, our city counsel banned gun shops and firing ranges within city limits. Sports Stores, of which we only have one, Big 5, are only allowed to sell long guns, no handguns or "Weapons of War" and ammo is very limited here. The only shooting range, just outside of city limits, is for Law Enforcement use only. I have to drive 30 miles to the nearest gun range and it's an indoor range that is relatively small, poorly lit and expensive.

I heard theres a great outdoor range at Los Gatos area which I assume will be +/-30 miles north of u?

LongShot716 · 01-21-2013, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YohL

I heard theres a great outdoor range at Los Gatos area which I assume will be +/-30 miles north of u?

I assume you're referring to the LOS ALTOS ROD AND GUN CLUB? Nope...that's 61 miles North of me. It's a nice range but it only goes out to 100 yards for long guns and it costs $16 per person p/day. I can do that for free in the Griswold Hills Recreation Area on BLM land which is roughly 45 miles in the opposite direction. It takes about the same amount of time to get there as the Los Altos Gun Club because of the windy road through the Griswold Hills.

I need to find a place where I can out to at least 500-600 yards...that would be heaven

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YohL · 01-21-2013, 06:47 PM

First time shooting a handgun, boy was it fun. Gotta learn to shoot straight!

Geobob · 01-21-2013, 07:16 PM

Hello, Yohl, and welcome from Missouri to a really great forum. Good people and info here! I also have the SP2022 in 9, find it extremely accurate with all types of ammo, and super quality value for the cost.

Since you are new to this handgun, self defense arena, consider taking some good self defense classes. I also recommend you check out the many free YouTube videos made by Massad Ayoob, a world-class instructor in handgun use and self defense, who has recorded training sessions in Judicious Use of Force, Shoot to Live, Home Invasion, Preparation for Home Defense, and What to Do After a Shooting. Just Google his name and these topics and the YouTubes should show up. Very good instructional information from an expert, and free.

Here is a very good technical review of self defense ammo:
Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

This is an informative review by a doctor of different gunshot wounds effects:
Doctor Talks About Gunshot Wounds

Take care, and best wishes to you and yours!

01-20-2013, 08:20 AM	#1
YohL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF, CA Posts: 12	New from San Franpsycho Hi guys First time gun owner here, bought myself a Sig SP2022 .40 cal Will be taking it on a range tomorrow and im super stoke! I feel the need to protect my family due to recent home invasion about a block away. Ive been wanting to own 1 (or more) but I've been lagging

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01-20-2013, 08:28 AM	#2
ronin2 Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States of America Posts: 713	Are home invasion robberies common in mostly disarmed SF?

01-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#3
YohL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF, CA Posts: 12	Thats the thing, gun free zone = easier for criminal. Lately it's been 2 back to back home invasion in quiet neighborhoods.

01-20-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
LongShot716 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 466	Welcome to the forums from CA. You'll like the sp2022 in .40 S&W. It's a very dependable shooter. I'm surprised you still have gun ranges in San Fran. In my town, about 72 miles South of you, our city counsel banned gun shops and firing ranges within city limits. Sports Stores, of which we only have one, Big 5, are only allowed to sell long guns, no handguns or "Weapons of War" and ammo is very limited here. The only shooting range, just outside of city limits, is for Law Enforcement use only. I have to drive 30 miles to the nearest gun range and it's an indoor range that is relatively small, poorly lit and expensive.

01-20-2013, 09:58 AM	#5
bearone2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 6,423	good choice, welcome from az.

01-20-2013, 11:05 AM	#6
SouthernYankee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Pan Handle Posts: 1,864	Welcome, and good luck!! Please make sure to turn off the lights if you are the last to leave.

01-20-2013, 11:53 AM	#7
kevo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 211	Welcome from the SoCal desert! I have the 2022 in .40 as well and love it. I hear San Fran is a very nice city to visit. My fiancée made it up that way a few times when we were at school in Fresno.

01-20-2013, 12:30 PM	#8
gumby Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: california Posts: 148	Welcome from behind the Orange Curtain and congrat's on the 2022. The 2022 in .40 is my EDC.

01-20-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
LongShot716 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 466	Congrats to the Niners on advancing to the Super Bowl! That game was a nail biter for sure .

01-20-2013, 02:26 PM	#10
Popeye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 173	Welcome from Texas

01-20-2013, 06:48 PM	#11
YohL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF, CA Posts: 12	Thanks for the warm welcome. SF is a beautiful city for sure, just that the people who's running it tends to be on the idiotic side. I have both hate & love relationship with this city. Theres 1 last gun shop in the city, however the city was able to close it down at 1 point, but it's still standing, albeit a small store. The closest shooting range would be around Lake Merced area which I've heard is mainly for skeet shooting. The next closest would be about <10 miles from my place and thats where I'm heading tomorrow. The game with the Falcon was definitely a close one. Looks like Vegas wanted both SF team to win both major sport leagues

01-20-2013, 06:51 PM	#12
sigp229r Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 3,603	Welcome to SIG Talkl from California!!!

01-21-2013, 06:47 PM	#15
YohL Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF, CA Posts: 12	First time shooting a handgun, boy was it fun. Gotta learn to shoot straight!

01-21-2013, 07:16 PM	#16
Geobob Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 746	Hello, Yohl, and welcome from Missouri to a really great forum. Good people and info here! I also have the SP2022 in 9, find it extremely accurate with all types of ammo, and super quality value for the cost. Since you are new to this handgun, self defense arena, consider taking some good self defense classes. I also recommend you check out the many free YouTube videos made by Massad Ayoob, a world-class instructor in handgun use and self defense, who has recorded training sessions in Judicious Use of Force, Shoot to Live, Home Invasion, Preparation for Home Defense, and What to Do After a Shooting. Just Google his name and these topics and the YouTubes should show up. Very good instructional information from an expert, and free. Here is a very good technical review of self defense ammo: Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo This is an informative review by a doctor of different gunshot wounds effects: Doctor Talks About Gunshot Wounds Take care, and best wishes to you and yours!