Recent comments in /f/pittsburgh

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

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TheApprentice19 t1_j6np6g5 wrote

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.

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steelcityrocker t1_j6noun7 wrote

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.

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bastardish t1_j6nojdk wrote

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!

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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.

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