AaroninsouthMN is thinking road trip.
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Been there done that often.
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How to fire a gun in a shooting range
It made me
Nervous!
 "It was awesome!"
How I did it: Two pals of mine are experienced with handguns and handgun safety. They took me out to the local range and, after a safety lesson, we got started. They had me begin with a low-caliber Ruger and as I got more comfortable, we tried different loaner guns the range had available. I got to try a range of handguns, which gave me a good idea of where my comfort level was. Lessons & tips: Go with someone who knows you. |
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It made me
respect the sport 
How I did it: My husband has a newfound love of guns due to the changing political climate. He invited me and I said yes.We went to the range and It was so loud I cried, despite having two layers of ear protection. My tears fogged up my safety lenses.My husband showed me how to use proper gun safety, which took me a while to get a handle on how to load a gun, check for bullets. and safely unload a gun. I waited for the range officer to say it… Read how I did it…
It made me 
How I did it: Just go with someone that knows what they're doing. Make sure they run through the basics before you do it. I started with a .22 (no kickback) and my nervousness soon dissipated. Read how I did it…
It made me
proud
How I did it: I actually didn't need to do any prep for this. A friend who is an avid gun collector took me to a shooting range. We went. We shot. We took photos. We had fun. Read how I did it…
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10 months ago
The sniper rebounded and hit me in the forehead and nose. But I was trilled nonetheless! :)
bellamauvais is studying.
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13 months ago
my friend took me and let me fire his SKS. i really never thought i would do something like this but it was a really really cool experience and i’m sure i’ll go back and do it again someday soon :)
that one girl knows that all big changes are made one small decision at a time!
nine mil at an outdoor "range"
16 months ago
my friend ryan lives in the country and has a wall set up to shoot at. (it’s a very think wall, that faces a very large empty field. i shot a hand gun once at the wall, and my response was “wow, that was weird.” i think almost everything is worth doing once.
LovelyStrife I've got to go; gotta leave you all behind and face the truth!
Fun!
16 months ago
It was a thing at the state fair. It was great fun and very empowering. I’d love to do it again with proper time and training.
This was awesome well worth doing.
17 months ago
I shot an AK47,Glock,Scorpian,G3,Colt 45(Very comfortable) and a little gun my father in law calls ugly. My wife is south african an her dad owns a gun shop in SA thats how I got the opportunity to fire all these guns. I would recommend going with someone experienced because shooting guns is scary and it’s always a good idea to have a very experienced person to show you how it’s done, it’s an experience worth doing properly.
I'm a terrible shot
17 months ago
...but at least I know how to load and fire a gun. I’ve shot a rifle and a handgun. No shotgun yet; maybe another time. Not too excited about the kick and the lack of precision.
CaptShmo is eating veggie style
bang bang
17 months ago
yup, went yesterday with a friend, was pretty rad, very different from what i was expecting. you definitely respect guns a lot more after you go, i think more people should get out and do this, it definitely helps put all the violence in our world in perspective. (and yeah, it’s pretty fun too)
