Just thought I would introduce myself. About two and half years ago, my family and I moved to the Seattle area for a job. We found a house in Carnation and fell in love with the PNW. I have had a long time passion for hunting and related activities but my job, lifestyle and living accomdations made it nearly impossible to take part. Since our move, I have developed the fever amazingly, with my wifes approval. She is born and bred city girl. (Hey got her out of the downtown Chicago skyline and to marry me) Over the past couple of years, my weapons list has quadrupled. Thats not saying much, I only had two to start. I know own an assortment of handguns, rifles, shotguns and compound bows. This year already have plans for, four hunts and maybe more. My kids are grown and in their 20s and my daughter is looking forward to a good hunt with her Dad this year. I couldnt be happier.

My passion has always been my SigSaur and long range shooting. My Sig is a P226 Blackwater 9mm. My rifle a Tikka3 .300WSM. Love to shoot and working on a certification to be an instructor. (Have others but these are my goto guns)

lastly, I also build, design and host websites on the side. Been doing so for the past 14 years. So, admins... if you need assistance I am well versed in phpbb. Have a couple forums of my own that I manage.

Welcome to WaGuns!!! Great story too.

Thanks for the offer to help out. Phpbb is a fun platform eh. I might be calling upon you if we ever take this to another level of awesome.

Feel free... I have always liked phpbb and its versatility. PM me if you ever feel the need.

Welcome to WGO and great intro. If I would have read this before I replied to your PM I could have left out that last part!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Welcome to WGO, SigSaur!

I know how you feel about the gun bug . . . my own collection has grown rather significantly in the last few years as well.

Welcome, I'm new hear too. I was born in Chicago but have been in the PNW for 34 years.
I have the recipe to Lou Malnati's pizza, it's makes me a lot less homesick!
Let me know if you are interested in the recipe.

AWESOME!! Until about a month ago, we were part of the "Lou's Pizza of the Month" club. We decided that the 6 pack they offer about every six months was a better deal. We are down to our last Lou's pizza, so hell yea! Send it my way.

Recieved my NRA Instructor Certification today.!!!! I am now certified to teach courses in Basic Pistol Shooting.

Nice!!! congrats!

Awesome! Good for you.

Was the class interesting and worthwhile? Or was it just what you had to do in order to get the certification?

And what do you plan to do (if anything) with the certification?

I've been pondering the idea myself....

Wet what do you mean wet it is sunny out TODAY haha! but thanks for the background on yourself Sig

MadPick, I decided to do this because I had been teaching family and friends and the more it seemed I tought the more wanted to learn. I figured if i was going to continue to teach, I should make sure I was teaching with credentials and the right info. Turned out, I was teaching correctly. My only failure was in grip (I am a cup and saucer guy). My first thought about the class was wait and see. After taking the class I think I am going to continue to pursue other disciplines as well as other teaching certs. If nothing else, it adds to my background of knowledge.

Great answer! Thank you for sharing. I've been doing the family and friends thing too, which is why I've been thinking about it.

welcome to wgo!