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Monica P.'s avatar

I shot a gun probably forty years ago. In the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. It was a huge pistol. Reminded me of the gun The Lone Ranger used. I have a feeling I’ve lost most of you as you are too young to remember. It was a western show on Saturday mornings in the mid fifties.

My point is this was huge. Bullets were in the chamber, and I was told to aim and shoot. The kickback almost knocked me over. The end of my gun experience. I prefer mace.

Adam, your story was delightful. I would not have a rifle in my house even if it was a heirloom.

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Curt Ghormley's avatar

Love the self deprecating humor! I was never a shooter even though I am a Kansas farm boy. When my own boys were about 12 or so I wanted them to be conversant with firearms. We “trained.” They caught the bug. Both went US army. Thanks for the post!

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