Well, this is it. The Spousal Unit and I are meeting with a Federal Firearms instructor to learn how to use our firearms, and to go to the range (DCF Guns, a truly excellent establishment) so we can receive our certificates and apply for our concealed carry permits.

I'm nervous and excited and hope that we have enough ammo for our various guns.

I realize this is very subjective in the "big deal" category, but we've made remarkable strides in the past few months, and I look forward to officially joining the ranks of the proud and responsible gun owners.