First time shooting a gun, how does it feel?

[SeanT]

Except in politics!!!

yeah that part is unable to use, might conduct academic dishonesty

 

[BackFromDC]

I still lived in Hong Kong as a child, and when my dad told me about how we could go back and shoot guns whenever we want and I got excited. He wasn't a big gun guy, but his best friend was. Old man Bill was a 'Nam chopper door gunner so he knew his stuff, and we flew back to the states on my summer vacation to his farm in Wisconsin. I remember 12ga, .30-30, .45 ACP, and .38 Spl and maybe a few others. Well worth the 16hr flight

 

[SeanT]

Old man sure was an legend for little BackfromDC

 

[foszoe]

The first time it goes off its usually a surprise if not downright shocking. For some it's even a bit of a letdown.

But, with practice comes more control. With control comes more confidence. With confidence cones relaxation. With relaxation comes pleasure.

 

[MrSmitty]

I always thought Canada was "America lite" til I started hearing about the restrictions, and bans.. I once went to a website from a Canadian gun store, and was amazed at the short barreled shotguns, and rifles, then I commented to a Canadian about that being cool, and he told me yeah, but you still need the gubments "permission" to buy/own said firearm.

 

[SeanT]

The first time it goes off its usually a surprise if not downright shocking. For some it's even a bit of a letdown.

But, with practice comes more control. With control comes more confidence. With confidence cones relaxation. With relaxation comes pleasure.

Take it easy, but not easy like a video game

 

[JAL]

My summer camp was all about fishing and cabin on the hill, man....

We also were taught how to use a basic bow and arrow. The pull required was geared for the strength of a 10 year old. Along with all that came instruction on firearm and bow safety with some demonstration of the dangers if one becomes careless or reckless. Sadly, these things aren't taught anymore. During hunting season, it was common to have rifles in gun racks visible in the rear windows of pickup trucks parked in the high school parking lot -- and we had a high school rifle team with some members bringing their own rifles.

 

[Expat]

Having grown up shooting guns. I have no memory of the "first time".

 

[SeanT]

We also were taught how to use a basic bow and arrow. The pull required was geared for the strength of a 10 year old. Along with all that came instruction on firearm and bow safety with some demonstration of the dangers if one becomes careless or reckless. Sadly, these things aren't taught anymore. During hunting season, it was common to have rifles in gun racks visible in the rear windows of pickup trucks parked in the high school parking lot -- and we had a high school rifle team with some members bringing their own rifles.

Minus one point for Canada

 

[SeanT]

Having grown up shooting guns. I have no memory of the "first time".

Looks like we've got a baby playboy for guns

 

[SeanT]

I always thought Canada was "America lite" til I started hearing about the restrictions, and bans.. I once went to a website from a Canadian gun store, and was amazed at the short barreled shotguns, and rifles, then I commented to a Canadian about that being cool, and he told me yeah, but you still need the gubments "permission" to buy/own said firearm.

Simply gone worse since Trudeau became the Canada's worst PM, then Trudeau Sr.

 

[bobzilla]

I have to be honest, I’m not sure what I shot first but it was probably the high standard sentinel .22 pistol. Around 4 or 5? I do remember around 6 shooting a watermelon with a first gen ruger Blackhawk .357 shooting .38spls and dad telling me to go get the bullet and put the watermelon back together.

How did it feel? Hell if I remember 43 years ago lol.

 

[SeanT]

I have to be honest, I’m not sure what I shot first but it was probably the high standard sentinel .22 pistol. Around 4 or 5? I do remember around 6 shooting a watermelon with a first gen ruger Blackhawk .357 shooting .38spls and dad telling me to go get the bullet and put the watermelon back together.

How did it feel? Hell if I remember 43 years ago lol.

Memories count as a part of feelings as well

 

[SeanT]

There are others here as well that can arrange for similar experiences as well in various parts of the state. Just let us know where you will be and somebody will probably be able to accomodate you. There is a saying called "Hoosier Hospitality", and its very prevalent here.

Hoosier is the term for people from Indiana... Long story that really doesnt have a definitive answer. We are only slightly less hospitable and polite than the average Canadian.(eh?)

And even though I'm fed up with Trudeau, I'm a frequent visitor up there. I spend a week every summer on Pelee Island. (I only continue to go because my money only goes to the cottage owner Owen Sound Transportation. We dont spend any more money in country)

Oh, and this will probably blow your mind. But INGO has events where we'll all get together at a private range and hang out for the day and socialize and shoot. Members bring ALL kinds of guns to shoot. And generally folks share and will allow others to test drive what they brought. I've seen everything from black powder guns and Derringers, to machine guns and black powder cannon. Its tons of fun.

thanks for the information, will do if I got the chance!

 

[TheGhostRider]

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My nips are hard as granite!!!

 

[JCSR]

My nips are hard as granite!!!

You'll poke an eye out!

 

[patience0830]

Nah if its in that case I would rather take her daughter, and never let the old man pay the bills
except If you are screwing something big

Her who?

 

[SeanT]

Her who?

Nvm that was a bad joke

 

[WebSnyper]

I know like there should be already a post about it, but how does it feel like?
My first time experience of shooting a gun was last year, and it was pretty staggering. My plan includes 4 types of ammunition, which are 9mm, .308winchester, 7.62*39, and the ordinary 12 Guage, before that I only shot airsoft, so obviously it was a much louder, but also much expensive.... (yeah they charge 4 people each almost 140 Canadian Dollars to four person each...)

 

[Bassat]

Having grown up shooting guns. I have no memory of the "first time".

Same. Except I have no memory of lots of things.