Originally Posted by MattLarson

The M&Ps are very "soft shooting" guns. The design helps reduce felt recoil.

As SomeMarine wisely noted, make certain your thumbs are clear of the slide.

Your grip should look something like this:



Note that both thumbs are on the same side.

The crossed thumbs grip shown above works for many folks. I prefer the thumbs-forward technique:



It's all a matter of preference.

Finally, it's always a good idea to review the Four Rules. I've been shooting handguns quite actively for a long time, and I still review them before each range session:



Rule 2 is very important with a handgun, because their short length makes is much easier for the muzzle to wander when the user gets distracted.

Go have fun shooting it - the M&P is a very good design, and I think you'll like it.

Matt

Originally Posted by Mrs. M

Rule 5---Shoot to kill
Rule 6---Empty the gun! One shot means you are in control, six shots shows you are in fear of your life.

Originally Posted by pramjockey

I also understand that the Constitution guarantees a right to bear arms. I also understand that the 2nd Amendment was written in the context of muzzle-loading flintlock black-powder weaponry. I think that context is important when trying to decipher the meaning of what was written, and not just for that Amendment.

Rule 5---Shoot to kill Rule 6---Empty the gun! One shot means you are in control, six shots shows you are in fear of your life.

Originally Posted by pramjockey

I also understand that the Constitution guarantees a right to bear arms. I also understand that the 2nd Amendment was written in the context of muzzle-loading flintlock black-powder weaponry. I think that context is important when trying to decipher the meaning of what was written, and not just for that Amendment.

Originally Posted by MattLarson

Shoot to stop the threat. No shots, one shot, or 17 shots - as many as it takes to stop the threat, and no more.

Matt

Originally Posted by MattLarson

Absolutely. Just make sure you never, ever say "I shot to kill him". "I was in fear for my life, and I shot until he was no longer a threat".

Followed by "I want to cooperate and give a statement, after I talk with my lawyer, officer."

It's easy to talk yourself into a world of trouble in those shaky moments after a shooting.

Matt

Originally Posted by pramjockey

I understand your points. The difference, of course, is that none of the activities you list are potentially harmful or fatal to others.

Originally Posted by pramjockey

I also understand that the 2nd Amendment was written in the context of muzzle-loading flintlock black-powder weaponry.

Originally Posted by pramjockey

I think that context is important when trying to decipher the meaning of what was written, and not just for that Amendment.

Originally Posted by Hound Dog

So you believe that a "flintlock" and a "modern" firearm are totally different & should be treated as such? Based on what? Both use a propellant to "fire" a projectile downrange, the only difference is the "ignition technology" itself.


If I understand correctly, you and some others believe that the Constitution is a "living document" and that can/should be altered to suit the changing whims of society.....

Am I correct in assuming that you and the others also understand & support Article V of the Constitution???

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratification may be proposed by the Congress; provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.

Originally Posted by MattLarson

Absolutely. Just make sure you never, ever say "I shot to kill him". "I was in fear for my life, and I shot until he was no longer a threat".

Followed by "I want to cooperate and give a statement, after I talk with my lawyer, officer."

It's easy to talk yourself into a world of trouble in those shaky moments after a shooting.

Matt

Originally Posted by cwklay

A friend of mine bought a Yugoslavian AK 47 with a 75 rnd drum magazine folding stock, a krinkov flash suppressor and 1000 rnds of 7.62 from a local Dunhams sporting goods chain. His last name has 9 letters and starts with a Z he walked out with weapon and ammo in 30 minutes. My name is fairly common (4 letters starts with a C) it took me 2 weeks and an extended background check to buy a lever action 30-30 from the same store. Something seems broken.