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soupsoup1326 t1_j6nkqtk wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
I’d also be happy to take you to the State Game Lands range in Wexford, or Keystone Shooting Center in Cranberry and teach you gun safety and how to operate firearms. A bit of a hike from the South Hills unfortunately, but DM me if you’re interested.
If you want to pursue it further a class wouldn’t be a bad idea, but I can teach you how to be safe and get started.
justmarci t1_j6nklud wrote
Reply to comment by Needs-A-Hobby in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
They ARE their political arm. Maintaining those training courses are just the pesky things they have to do to keep that sweet tax exemption.
unenlightenedgoblin t1_j6nkjbx wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
I am a strong proponent for left-wing gun ownership. Game theory, homie.
pghhotfire t1_j6nkhd8 wrote
Reply to Anyone go to J C Kennels? by [deleted]
Use My Dog in Zelie/Harmony and am very satisfied with them.
Mike39050 t1_j6nkfcy wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Keystone Shooting Center in Mars is a good place to check out
[deleted] t1_j6nkf18 wrote
Reply to comment by Zenith2017 in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
Pittsburgh police a pretty good I must say. They give loads of breaks for simple things that other city cops would write up and make life miserable. And they do have a knack for solving crime that other cities just ignore.
WheelyMcFeely t1_j6nkbp1 wrote
Reply to comment by NSlocal in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Yup, all of this is great info for anyone looking into it. Also, I’m not trying to scare anyone away but for any newer people going, please be extremely aware of your surroundings. SGL 203 is much safer than a lot of the other state ranges, but there’s always a chance that the person next to you is learning as well or maybe just a purposefully ignorant person who doesn’t care about the rules. If you see something unsafe, let the person know. If they refuse to stop doing whatever they’re doing, move to a different part of the range or come back another time. My rule of thumb was to only go on weekdays when it was the least busy.
unenlightenedgoblin t1_j6nk8jb wrote
Reply to comment by StickyRicky17 in Moving from Dallas? by [deleted]
Stay classy, bud.
dmil103 t1_j6nk46u wrote
I don't think Pittsburgh has enough Chinese families to sustain a traditional Dim Sum house unfortunately :(
DIY_Creative t1_j6nk23n wrote
Reply to comment by Jumpy-Natural4868 in Is there anywhere in Pittsburgh to get Dim Sum? by Wide-Concert-7820
Couple questions. I'm not above driving to Cleveland just for a dinner. Have done it before (Rowley Inn - GREAT dive-ish bar in Tremont) and have driven just for Cleveland Zoo winter lights. I've never had Dim Sum. Do they offer this all day? In research, traditionally it's a brunch / lunch meal. I also see it's meant to be shared, sooooo how frowned upon will it be if I'm solo, haha? Also, kid friendly? Sounds like it. My kiddo will def try some new stuff, and the small plates will mean he'd be excited (without the commitment to have a whole plate of a new food to consume), but you know, not sure if it's frowned upon with this type of service. Can it get super expensive?? Thanks!
[deleted] OP t1_j6njzxn wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Anyone go to J C Kennels? by [deleted]
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isthatwhathappened t1_j6njz9j wrote
Reply to comment by Dependent_Boat_4430 in Coming soon to West Deer: Nearly 170 new homes in 2 housing plans by dementedturnip26
I was wondering when 300k became “affordable.” We all know the 300k plan is as bare bones as it gets too
[deleted] OP t1_j6njy60 wrote
Reply to Anyone go to J C Kennels? by [deleted]
Met my wife there.
analmartyr t1_j6njwfm wrote
Reply to comment by Dependent_Boat_4430 in Coming soon to West Deer: Nearly 170 new homes in 2 housing plans by dementedturnip26
Not trying to be snarky, but what would be considered reasonably priced new builds?
[deleted] t1_j6njv54 wrote
Could ask police to give you copy ?
motociclista t1_j6njjsy wrote
Reply to comment by Barely_illegalish in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
I’m so happy to hear there’s more people like me. I wouldn’t classify myself as a “lefty” per se, but I’m definitely left of center and I’m pretty much a hard core liberal whatever compared to most of the “gun culture”. I grew up rural and have been hunting, shooting and owning guns my whole life. I stopped hunting about the time I realized that hunting usually takes place early in the morning when it’s cold, and those are two things I’m not a fan of. But I still own guns and like to shoot. I’m licensed to carry a gun, but rarely do.
BeeBanandee t1_j6njf1b wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Anyone have experience at Elite Firearms. I have been looking into my first shooting class as well and am in the same boat as the poster. Elite is closest to me, but Robinson isn't far either.
Gladhands t1_j6njeyv wrote
Reply to comment by g8rnuk in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Cool, now do capitalism.
nevans89 t1_j6nje1u wrote
Reply to comment by MaybeADumbass in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Makes more sense than a baseball bat but i get you. With the right training and practice any firearm can be accurate especially in a house where, unless op has a mansion, long distance accuracy shouldn't be an issue. But like I said it's just my recommendation. My wife has a 380 and I have a S&W xd40 so to each their own. For a beginner I'd argue it's a good top 3 contender
InTheZayn t1_j6nj95c wrote
Reply to comment by entrepenoori in Onion Maiden is shutting down at the end of March by timesuck
idk if this is exactly what you're referring to, but it seems like a lot of new restaurants open up with "normal" hours and then drastically cut them back once they've established themselves as a success, presumably thinking they make so much money with their original hours that they can cut back but still be sustainable. And in the short term that's true, but the problem is that they've then made themselves harder and harder to patronize, and they lose much more business than they expect. Apteka is my favorite restaurant in the city and I haven't been there since the pandemic started because their hours are so limited. My brother was visiting awhile ago and I tried to take him there, saw they were only open three fucking days a week, and just gave up.
Pittsburgh has way, way too many local restaurants (and other businesses) that make themselves needlessly difficult to patronize.
VeloEvoque t1_j6nj59q wrote
Reply to Favorite places to eat sandwiches and talk about current events like old men in the city? Am not actually an old man, but want to live the lifestyle by wormfingers-
Smoke N Brews is a cigar shop in Bloomfield that has some of the best corn beef sandwiches in Pittsburgh. And, as is the custom, a cigar shop has no shortage of chatty old men.
PGHNeil t1_j6nj4c8 wrote
Reply to comment by bmck11 in Steeler fan to the core, can we cheer for the Eagles? by DinoReads
Seconded. They're NFC and the Steelers are AFC so there's no conflict. My go to these playoffs was to cheer against every other AFC North team when the Steelers were eliminated. Mahomes did not disappoint. The exception was the Bills because of Damar Hamline (who is from McKee's Rocks.)
[deleted] t1_j6nj2v8 wrote
I hope they save some for low income people.
thereandfatagain t1_j6nktil wrote
Reply to Favorite places to eat sandwiches and talk about current events like old men in the city? Am not actually an old man, but want to live the lifestyle by wormfingers-
Nana’s or Frankie’s