Hello Everyone,
I recently applied for BOLD membership and I thought I would introduce myself. In my late 20's, I bought a brand new Ruger Vaquero and a one year membership to SASS with the intention of pursuing CAS. I got hired as a law enforcement officer shortly after and had to sell the blue steeled beauty to pay for a duty weapon and some other needed equipment for the new job. A new career, then a wife, and eventually a kid put the hobby on hold for a while. Maybe just turning 40 had something to do with it, but the time seems right to pursue this endeavor I had to put off years ago.
Right now I'm in the process of starting from scratch and would love any advice. I need to purchase guns, a leather rig, clothes, etc. I started by renewing my SASS membership and will be contacting a club not far from me so I can check things out and eventually participate. There also seems to be a wealth of information in the CAS forum.
I started my career working as a part time police officer in a small town in southern Minnesota while going to college. I currently work for a Sheriff's Office in the Twin Cities, Minnesota Metro Area. I started as a civilian detention deputy in the jail and then became a sworn deputy assigned to patrol. Currently, I'm a sergeant assigned to the patrol division.
I look forward to getting to know you folks!