I had fun, but it was definitely a nerve wracking experience. Ray showed me how to shoot the 22 first. It was a ton easier than I expected it to be. It made me a little nervous to look in the scope because I didn't want to put my face that close to the gun but it's all good. I actually hit the target once. I was pretty proud of myself. We didn't get any pictures of me shooting the 22 but I really did it, I promise.
I then went back to the truck and tried to build up enough courage to shoot another gun.
Rory had two hand guns; one was a "boy" gun and the other a "girl" gun.
He asked me which one I wanted to shoot.
"Whichever one you want me to shoot."
"No. You choose."
"Umm...alright. The girl gun, I guess?"
"Nope. You're gonna shoot the boy gun."
"Are you sure?"
So I shot the boy gun.
It was louder than I expected and had much more of a kick than I expected. I flinched pretty hard after ever shot. He gave me the support I needed, literally. He stood behind me and sort of held me up while I shot the thing.
This was my least favorite. Rory got a good kick outta this one though. I think everybody was pretty entertained with me-lots and lots of loud laughter.
Cassie shot the girl gun.
All in all, it was a fun experience. My right arm is pretty stiff today. I can now say I have shot a gun, well guns. But I don't think it is something that I will ask to do again. I'd go again, but I wouldn't suggest it. It's a good one-timer experience. I appreciate Richard, Ray, and Rory for letting us tag along with them.
4 comments:
Guns are fun to shoot if you aren't being stupid about it! We have been talking about finding a range to shoot again. Maybe this summer you can come with us and be a little more comfortable with it. -ashley
No use of eye or ear protection is stupid. That is why it was so loud. Guns are not bad. Guns only make those who are not familiar with them nervous - justin
Having guns around makes me nervous - what can I say? Like Justin said, I'm not familiar with them. That being said, I have to admit that one of my favorite dates with your dad was trap shooting and target shooting. I was lousy with a pistol, but I bested your dad and the other couple at trap shooting. And I loved watching those clay pigeons shatter!
We had ear protection. We were all wearing ear plugs you just can't see them. But we didn't have eye protection and I'm okay with that.
Wow, my niece is Annie Oakley... Although, Justin is right you should wear eye protection, in case the cartridge flys back at you. I taught Court and Jax to shoot. It's a good "just in case" skill to have. Although you have to be really careful having guns around little kids...
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