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I admit (sadly) that when I first started shooting, I was expecting it to be like a movie. How the novice picks up a gun and hits every target. Not thinking about the fact that it was a script. I was a horrible shot. I didn't have an instructor, so I was trying to teach myself how to shoot. I spent my first trip to the range wondering why I was having a hard time hitting a five inch target at 20 yards with a Smith and Wesson Sigma .380 (look it up, it is a funny little gun). Once I got some instruction, and realized that it takes much practice to become accurate with a firearm, I got over the disappointment. I have come to truly enjoy shooting for recreation. Knowing that in the event I need to employ my firearm for self defense I have the skill to do so is just an added bonus.
The 6 Worst Guys You See At The Gun Range
Posted from taskandpurpose.com
Firearms and Guns
Concealed Carry
Marksmanship
Posted 8 y ago
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Humor but much truth also. There's at least one other type also. He has tons of expensive guns, all the high-speed low-drag gear, expensive shooting glasses, a tactical-looking attire....and often can't hit the broad side of a barn. We ran across one of those in 1980 at Garrisonville, VA near Camp Barrett MCB Quantico. It was a country range like most; totally unapproved and down a dead-end road that only the locals knew about. The USMC Basic School and FBI Academy are minutes away so it had quite the following. This guy rolls up with a leather shooting jacket, $300 Ray Bans, all these exotic rifles with bull barrels and similar. We tended to our business but I guess he felt ignored because he walked over and announces "First of all, I'm Federal Enforcement". We all stifled our laughter but waited for the show. He wanted to fire a Dan Wesson .357 we had so we let him embarrass himself. He blamed it on the sights and similar alibis. Then we handed it to my wife, a small 5 ft 4 in. 120 lbs and after assuming a Weaver stance she's blowing the hell out of a gallon paint can about 35 meters out, really making it dance. He quietly gathered his toys up and left in silence. It takes all kinds I guess. Nice share and best wishes.
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The Range Idiot Song (Don't Shoot)
This is a song about idiots at the range. Avoid these guys, stay safe, and practice often!
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
SPC(P) (Join to see) That is hilarious... if you can get past the sad truth it holds.
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too true, he has a few other songs on Youtube that are pretty good as well this one just seemed more relevant to the topic.
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OMG! I guess that I better not take my M1903 to the range while you guys are there.
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PO3 Steven Sherrill
SSG Robert Webster I suspect that you would not act like any of these stereotypes on the range. As I have never seen a M1903, I would be interested to see it fired.
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SSG Robert Webster
PO3 Steven Sherrill - WOW, just WOW. You have never seen an M1903? Just call me surprised!
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