Hello from Idaho

[Jcordell]

Hello. I'm a lifelong gun collector. I focus mainly on revolvers , but I like all types of vintage firearms. I'm currently a police officer and I served 14 years in the United States Army (1986-2000). No combat tours. I'm not a hunter, but the past few years I've become fascinated with African hunting and dangerous game hunting. I'm also a member over on the NE forums where I go by Checkman. I figured it was time to stop lurking and just join. I probably won't be the most active member but hello. I especially like the way you folks who hunt Africa have such a strong appreciation for the history of African hunting. I hope nobody minds having an armchair warrior in the ranks.

 

[Royal27]

Welcome!!!

Thank you for your service.

You'll find some gun nuts here as well and if you like big bores you will have a good home here. Africa is definitely an addiction for most of us. Enjoy the site!

 

[Jcordell]

Thanks for the welcome. About eleven ago I was given the opportunity to fire a classic FN Mauser in 375 H&H and a pre-WWII Mauser Type A Sporter in 404 Nitro. The gentleman also had another Mauser in 318 Westley Richards, but I didn't fire that one since he was short of ammo. I was hooked.

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Royal27]

We have a support group here for that kind of addiction.

http://www.africahunting.com/threads/big-bore-addiction-group.16761/

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Jcordell! It's nice to have you as part of our community and I hope you enjoy it here.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Hello Jcordell from a one time resident of Pocatello, ID!

 

[Bsums]

welcome to the forums! If you spend too much time on here you'll probably find yourself taking a trip to Africa haha.
Thank you for your service and stay safe.

 

[npm352]

Welcome. I live near Pocatello.

 

[BRICKBURN]

No issues with anyone being an armchair warrior.

Welcome.​

 

[CAustin]

Welcome Jcordell!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH and good luck.
Witold

 

[IdaRam]

Hello and welcome from another Idahoan!

 

[sierraone]

Welcome to the site. You can learn a lot about the big bore rifles here even if you never hunt. But like a previous post said, if you stay here long enough, you will likely visit Africa!

 

[KVS]

Welcome to AH.

 

[spike.t]

hi welcome aboard

 

[Bernard de Lange]

Welcome to AH. This is the most addictive site in the world. I amazes me every day the huge amounts of knowledge that everyone has on this site. If there is an answer to a question you will find it here.
Hope you visit Africa soon. We have a beautiful country.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Welcome to AH sir. Glad to have you apart of this community.

Take Care,
Marius Goosen

 

[get015]

Welcome and enjoy the site!

My best always

 

[Jcordell]

Welcome. I live near Pocatello.

Hi there. Grew up just outside of Rigby (which is appropriate considering that this site is dedicated to hunting in Arica). I now live and work over in Caldwell.