Does time at the range help you relieve stress? If not, what is your stress reliever?

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:28:13 -0400

Response by Alan K. made Mar 20 at 2016 10:30 PM

Alan K. — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:30:31 -0400

Absolutely.....! As a matter of fact i was just preparing for my next session...!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2016 10:37 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:37:25 -0400

Absolutely. Unfortunately I haven't been able to buy much ammo lately, so I've mostly been getting by on what I get through the Guard. I'm one of those warped guys who loves range day. It's almost just as good to me to get to watch others shoot as it is to shoot; especially if I can coach and mentor the shooters.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Mar 20 at 2016 10:51 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 22:51:51 -0400

My range both archery and firearms is in my backwoods yard and both relieve stress. This was a grouping at 40 yards with a S&W M&P 40 .

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Mar 20 at 2016 11:22 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:22:48 -0400

Just had a therapy session with my nephew at the range today. It turns out that he is a natural marksman.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Mar 21 at 2016 9:46 AM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:46:49 -0400

I ride my motorcycle to the range and get therapy going and coming.

Response by SPC Geoffrey Chatten made Mar 21 at 2016 9:55 AM

SPC Geoffrey Chatten — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:55:05 -0400

This rig is finally done. I hope to get some time in PRS style comps with it. This is my nirvana. From loading, to building, and shooting long guns, I enjoy it all.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 21 at 2016 10:17 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:17:20 -0400

A day at the range (and or my lower property if just test firing, getting a few dozen drills in) is a great stress reliever for me.. As is going for a ride and focusing on that (riding a motorcycle to "forget about things" is a misnomer, and or a great way to end up dead...)

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2016 10:33 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:33:13 -0400

A1C Private RallyPoint Member whenever we go to the range and I get home, my wife notices a change in my mood. She always asks me what I did in the day, why I'm so happy. 3 ranges ago we got more than 2k rounds to burn, they gave us 240 rounds each to fire them at our taste, prone supported, unsupported or knee, no burst tho.
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Response by SrA Edward Vong made Mar 21 at 2016 10:35 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:35:59 -0400

I do kickboxing, boxing, and Brazilian Jujitsu as my stress relief. It is a GREAT stress relief.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2016 12:34 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:34:50 -0400

When I go to the range on my own time, using my own weaponry, yes it is. There is no pressure to perform there. When I go to the range for duty reasons, it is stressful because I am usually a Range Safety NCO, so I am watching firers for (un)safe actions, and assisting those with difficulties to get on target. If I am shooting, it is stressful because my ACH keeps slipping down my head, decreasing my view of the target, and that makes me mad. The issue of having to score well also puts added stress on the entire situation.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Mar 21 at 2016 1:39 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:39:17 -0400

I try to get a session in every week. Need to find a outdoor range close to me so I can incorporate some drills instead of just shooting at paper. Took out my new Kimber yesterday and broke her in a little. Took the kids and they were getting to know the .380.

Response by LTC Thomas Tennant made Mar 21 at 2016 3:24 PM

LTC Thomas Tennant — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:24:36 -0400

A1C Robert Adams & Cpl James Waycasie - I recommend more stress relief and more pistol range time... ;-) And bring your wife or significant other along as well....couple that shoots together stays together....or something like that.

As an old soldier....at 7-10 yards you should be in the 1 inch red, at 25 yards you need to be within the 2 inch and at 50 yards within 3 inch zone.

At 40 yards you (Cpl Waycasle) should be a little tighter. The guy is dead but I would check you grip and front sight focus.

But then again...I'm an old soldier....what should I know....:-)

Response by SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds made Mar 21 at 2016 6:46 PM

SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:46:33 -0400

The feeling I get of steady breathing and timing the trigger so precisely that you physically/emotionally know that it was THE shot. In between shots, I notice the rest of the individuals shooting are awaiting on me to finish and somehow, I just turn them off and smile. I have been know for taking my time and the reason I take my time is to make sure each shot I take is precise.
Each shot is an immediate release of stress and emotions. If I were able to fire a weapon everyday, I would not find the need to smoke cigarettes. When I am at the firing range, on and off duty with the Military, I do not find the urge to do anything but make each shot could and be precise.

When I am at the firing range, yes, it is an immediate release of stress. From day-to-day activities, going to the gym for a great hour or more session of running and free weights prior to going to work, that is my secondary release.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 1:27 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:27:50 -0400

Range therap and being around my kids

Response by Sgt Martin V. made Mar 22 at 2016 4:41 PM

Sgt Martin V. — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:41:53 -0400

Yes!! I also run.

Left group is at 65 ft, right group at 15 ft

Response by SPC(P) Carlos Santini made Mar 23 at 2016 2:35 PM

SPC(P) Carlos Santini — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 14:35:14 -0400

I found going up in the mountains with a couple buddies going shooting has it relief.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2016 5:25 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:25:53 -0400

Reading the Bible first thing in the morning. Listening to Music.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2016 10:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:54:48 -0400

USPSA once a month. Good friends and some good competition. Being able to put rounds on target in a dynamic setting helps melt the stress away.

Response by SGT Steve McFarland made Aug 6 at 2019 9:59 PM

SGT Steve McFarland — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:59:59 -0400

Every Friday afternoon. Shoot first, then tend to range maintenance. I buy 200 rounds at the first of each month, and shoot about 50 rounds a week.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Aug 7 at 2019 7:03 AM

MAJ Ron Peery — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:03:42 -0400

Recreational shooting has always been my favorite entertainment. I could go every day, but now that I am paying for the ammo, I limit myself to a couple of times a month.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Aug 7 at 2019 12:35 PM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:35:57 -0400

Nothing like rolling to relieve stress....