Recent comments in /f/pittsburgh
Hatallica t1_j6npn63 wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Lots of kind people here, but I am inclined to suggest a professional course that covers safety, legality, and proficiency. You need all three to handle a weapon in a responsible manner.
[deleted] t1_j6npmo9 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
Well people with manners and who work for things don’t like their stuff stolen or burnt down
IamChantus t1_j6npafb wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
All things being equal, on one hand MPD seemingly brought that upon themselves with drive by pepper sprayings of peaceful protesters and reporters.
On the other hand, provocateurs started that fire. Just look at who was charged for starting it. Fucking Boogaloos.
epicstar t1_j6np7oj wrote
There really isn't 100% traditional dimsum here. But for what we have, the best is Bao. Everyday Noodles which isn't really a dimsum restaurant is also good. Parlor is not the best but isn't the worst. Both Bao and Parlor are expensive, but flavor wise, Bao is still better IMO. Competition is good
TheApprentice19 t1_j6np6g5 wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Go to the sporting good store, buy a gun and go to a range. Always keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to fire, always keep the barrel pointed in a safe direction, treat every gun as if it’s loaded until you check the action.
[deleted] t1_j6np4fv wrote
Reply to comment by Bowie-Rapped-A-Teen in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
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Reply to comment by [deleted] in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
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[deleted] t1_j6np0a8 wrote
Reply to Where to take kids tomorrow? by Sock_It_2_Me53
Schwin Museum
dementedturnip26 t1_j6noy7c wrote
Reply to comment by The001Keymaster in 180-190k homes in decent areas by fryler9581
You aren’t finding much fkr that price that doesn’t need a good deal of work for that price anymore there
steelcityrocker t1_j6noun7 wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
I've been going to Range USA in Robinson. They do offer classes and also have rental guns, however shooters are unable to use rentals their first time their first time there.
They are a corporate chain and I haven't seen/heard any political stuff come from any of the staff any of the times Ive been there which I find pretty nice.
Bowie-Rapped-A-Teen t1_j6nop5l wrote
Reply to comment by RIPDickcream in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
South Vietnam?
[deleted] t1_j6noo6i wrote
Reply to 180-190k homes in decent areas by fryler9581
Get a mansion In Braddock for 100k
Bowie-Rapped-A-Teen t1_j6nokyv wrote
Reply to comment by JonMiller724 in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Are you saying the majority of gun owners are not responsible enough to handle hearing that
bastardish t1_j6nojdk wrote
Reply to Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
Not sure this has been answered - but do you know whether you want to learn how to shoot for practical knowledge purposes or do you have other goals, like home defense?
If home defense, I'd strongly suggest taking a full pistol course. To be completely honest, in most urban/suburban settings - your best plan is to just get out of the house unless you are regularly training with your pistol and have the trained, controlled response you need so you don't accidently plug your SO, kid or (heavens forbid) a dog whilst trying to protect them.
If practical - dude, there are few things as fun as going and pinging .22lr rifles...the ammo and the guns are super cheap. Except in close range personal protection, the rifle is also going to solve your "what if I need to shoot food/zombies" late night worries...with far more accuracy and range. The AR-15 is actually a great all-round rifle to have in your safe.
My suggestion is to take a course from a professional. Do a safety course. You've been given a number of options. Then decide what you want to do from there.
Buy a safe before you buy a gun.
*Ensure you have a close friend who you can talk to if you need to not have your guns for a while, and you have another location to store them in case you ever don't feel safe having them for a time.*
The State Game Lands are great, annual pass is $31.97: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/StateGameLands/StateGameLandsRanges/Pages/default.aspx
Guns are fun, and one of our great liberties - from a one lefty to another - enjoy!
Bowie-Rapped-A-Teen t1_j6nohdd wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
You can't possess a firearm if you have a medical marijuana card in pa. A lot of folks don't realize that
Bowie-Rapped-A-Teen t1_j6nocua wrote
Reply to comment by WheelyMcFeely in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
>still require you to have a current one for insurance purposes.
Why
ticketferret t1_j6no8lf wrote
Reply to comment by DIY_Creative in Is there anywhere in Pittsburgh to get Dim Sum? by Wide-Concert-7820
It can get expensive if you’re not paying attention. They also only do push cart service on the weekends so I’d aim for saturday or sunday morning/afternoon i believe.
[deleted] t1_j6no6pv wrote
Reply to comment by IamChantus in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
Thank you PPD getting excellent comments from Majority of population except from the criminals and the insaneGlad we don’t have these kind of peaceful protests
dementedturnip26 OP t1_j6no4qd wrote
Reply to comment by uglybushes in Coming soon to West Deer: Nearly 170 new homes in 2 housing plans by dementedturnip26
Yes.
ticketferret t1_j6no4fh wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Is there anywhere in Pittsburgh to get Dim Sum? by Wide-Concert-7820
Parlor food was good but the price is a lot. If someone was looking for dimsum its a little disappointing portion wise.
dementedturnip26 OP t1_j6no162 wrote
Reply to comment by analmartyr in Coming soon to West Deer: Nearly 170 new homes in 2 housing plans by dementedturnip26
Really the only fix is governor sibsidized developments tat build 1-1.5k square foot homes that go for 200-250k. I just don’t know where you build these.
IamChantus t1_j6nnqde wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Fitzgerald offers county police support to help address Downtown Pittsburgh safety concerns by Jumpy-Natural4868
Chip, it's always fun to see your insane takes not on a podcast.
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Reply to comment by PhotoCropDuster in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
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Small-Cherry2468 t1_j6nnoti wrote
I live 10 minutes from Cranberry. I don't understand why these people are paying $400K+ for a house made out of chip board that you could essentially break into with a utility knife. There is no housing shortage in the area. I guess if that's what you want, but there's a lot more available for the money. Oh, but it's a new house! Yeah, that you'll be replacing the water heater and appliances in 5 years if your lucky, a furnace and windows in ten. It's helping my resale on my much more modest home, but those plan homes would be my own personal hell.
JonMiller724 t1_j6npo3q wrote
Reply to comment by Accomplished-Pen4934 in Never shot a gun, want to learn (38m) by _smojface
I have. What’s your point?
My point is, I don’t think walking into a group of strangers and the first three words out of your mouth are proclaiming your political position is a good idea especially in an area of known opposition to your political beliefs.