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Siwsan

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9. The only time I've ever fired a gun was while I was in the Navy

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Wed Apr 24, 2013, 05:33 PM

Apr 2013

Once during basic training, and once, afterwards. It was just some sort of military requirement. We had to aim at the target and empty the clip. I hated it. There was nothing thrilling or enjoyable about knowing that one mistake by one moron could have been catastrophic for anyone in the way of the bullet. And, this might sound weird, but I was very unnerved by knowing I had that kind of deadly power, in my hand. I was relieved to get it done and over with.

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I'm going to find out what the fascination is with guns ,I'm going shooting at a gun range [View all] newmember Apr 2013 OP

Welcome to DU, newmember. femmocrat Apr 2013 #1

I didn't say I was going to shoot one newmember Apr 2013 #7

It'll be lame if you treat it anthropologically. Bucky Apr 2013 #23

You might also want to try going to a gun show. Alva Goldbook Apr 2013 #31

Just be careful and just smile and wave. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #2

It's like golfing but with less walking and with more hearing protection. n/t lumberjack_jeff Apr 2013 #3

It is a sport to them, to hit the target and bullseye if you can. Rex Apr 2013 #4

Can't say I've ever had any interest in doing such a thing. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #5

No. I never have gone shooting before........ rdharma Apr 2013 #6

Everyone I've taken to the range found it a pleasant experience. rrneck Apr 2013 #8

The only time I've ever fired a gun was while I was in the Navy Siwsan Apr 2013 #9

It's fun edhopper Apr 2013 #10

i've been to one twice to learn DesertFlower Apr 2013 #11

It's about breathing Recursion Apr 2013 #12

I've done it once. Agschmid Apr 2013 #13

Well, my first instruction was with .45 Browning Sidearm Xipe Totec Apr 2013 #14

Every few weekends until the latest ammo scare. ileus Apr 2013 #15

Fishing is pretty much my passion , never cared for firearms newmember Apr 2013 #16

My son and daughter are developing a passion ileus Apr 2013 #17

It's not much of a spectator sport. bluedigger Apr 2013 #18

What's the personal risk? (nt) Recursion Apr 2013 #24

All my life. Fla_Democrat Apr 2013 #19

It can be fun with friends, but by yourself its pretty boring. 1-Old-Man Apr 2013 #20

plinking Bucky Apr 2013 #22

I've gone to target ranges to shoot. It's fun. Bucky Apr 2013 #21

Yeah, range talk is pretty much all shop in my experience Recursion Apr 2013 #26

My cousin took me shooting a few years ago aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2013 #25

I have done likewise Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2013 #27

I'm a pro-gun progressive. Alva Goldbook Apr 2013 #28

I'd say that most people marions ghost Apr 2013 #34

Be safe, Have fun. n/t Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #29

I go all the time wercal Apr 2013 #30

Sure, I own firearms. I only shoot for target practice. I like it because it's incredibly hard. Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #32

Be sure to take tissue to wipe with. JanMichael Apr 2013 #33

FYI, You're walking on well-trodden ground. Paladin Apr 2013 #35