Blackbeltblonde Posted April 7, 2006 Posted April 7, 2006 Needless to say, the bruise on her shoulder lasted nearly as long as the bruise on her butt.LOL That's hystarical!~BBB Training 14 yearsKalkinodo Blackbelt
ShotokanKid Posted April 15, 2006 Posted April 15, 2006 I'll add... it's really fun.There's a loud pop and a bright flash, and the gun jumps. "What we do in life, echoes in eternity.""We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."
Conqueror Posted April 29, 2006 Posted April 29, 2006 Shooting a gun is a very enjoyable and rewarding experience IMO. I think it's also very practical knowledge that serves every person well.I personally own a number of firearms and enjoy teaching my noob friends how to use them. As others have said, it's all about safety. When I teach groups of new shooters, I tell them right off the bat that if they make a single mistake they will be sitting down for the rest of the day. A single mistake could cost someone their life, so it is a little nerve-wracking to shoot for the first time, but once you get used to it, it's a blast (forgive the pun).I generally prefer shotguns, but rifle and pistol are great fun too!CQ Jason B.Hendersonville, NC"I'm not really eccentric... I'm not eccentric unless that means 'crazy', which I am, probably." - Kyoshi Doug Perry
patusai Posted April 29, 2006 Posted April 29, 2006 The first time, at least I found, that first shot throws you back into the day before yesterday "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt
Sohan Posted April 29, 2006 Posted April 29, 2006 It's an extreme feeling of power with the first shot that morphs into a sense of tremendous responsibility. My dad taught me to shoot and I plan to teach my son, if for nothing more than to show respect for a firearm.Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu
UseoForce Posted April 29, 2006 Posted April 29, 2006 Eveyone should know how to operate a firearm. If not for self-defense, at least for outright safety! That tricky disarm you just pulled off means nothing if you accidently shoot yourself after taking the gun. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out!
KF Dude Posted May 2, 2006 Posted May 2, 2006 What is it like shooting a gun. I have never shot a gun.It wasn't until I was in the Army did I first fire a rifle. Not knowing what to expect I was surprised at how little of a kick a M16A2 has.
UseoForce Posted May 2, 2006 Posted May 2, 2006 What is it like shooting a gun. I have never shot a gun.It wasn't until I was in the Army did I first fire a rifle. Not knowing what to expect I was surprised at how little of a kick a M16A2 has.Most semi-autos have a light recoil. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out!
TigerDude Posted May 3, 2006 Posted May 3, 2006 Most semi-autos have a light recoil.I don't think you can make that generalization. A .308 or 30-06 semi-auto will have plenty of kick, especially for the inexperienced. As for handguns, .45's, .40 cals, & even a hot 9mm round will have plenty of kick. A shorter barrel or lighter gun will make it worse for handguns. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi
UseoForce Posted May 3, 2006 Posted May 3, 2006 Most semi-autos have a light recoil.I don't think you can make that generalization. A .308 or 30-06 semi-auto will have plenty of kick, especially for the inexperienced. As for handguns, .45's, .40 cals, & even a hot 9mm round will have plenty of kick. A shorter barrel or lighter gun will make it worse for handguns.Handguns are a separate issue. Perhaps I mis-spoke. A .308 or .30-06 auto will still have plenty of recoil, but noticably less than a bolt action version of the same caliber.And obviously there are other factors: weight, barrel length, porting... If it works, use it!If not, throw it out!
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