Month: October 2018

I’m just venting.

Because I am in pain.

I’ve already had two back surgeries.

Two weeks ago I turned and sat in a chair and something “popped”. What followed was two days of pain where I could barely roll over.  On day four I was able to use a walker to get up. Fourteen days layer I was sore but felt okay.

Then I turned to grab more Halloween candy and felt electricity go up my spine.

Now I’m lying in bed, angry and anxious.

I have a doctors appointment a week from today. I’m afraid I need a fusion or something equally invasive.

Hopefully you are having a better Halloween than I am.

Have a happy and safe Halloween!!!

I have friends who have never shot who want me to take them to the range. They always want to shoot the “big gun”.  That big gun might be a .357, .44 or even a 9mm depending on the shooter.

The point is that it is the responsibility of the gun owner to make sure the weapon you hand to a new shooter is i line with their skill.

10% of this is the shooters fault, but 90% of this issue comes from the person who should know better.

I’ve seen people accidentally pull the trigger when this happens:

The weapon is out of control and the new shooter grips it tighter, pulling the trigger in the process. Granted it is more likely with a semi-auto – but seeing this scares me.

Shoot safely.

Be smart.

There are some basic rules of fire arms you should always follow.

Make sure you know what is down range. Is there any chance that a round that misses your target could hurt someone or something?

Make sure you know what is in your path before you pull the trigger.

Please shoot safely.

What can I say, I have an odd sense of humor…

Shoulders are behind the hips – Check.

Novice shooter with a 12g – Check.

Knocked on butt – Check!!!!

Come on people, be safe out there.

Yeah, that is how you break or bruise someone’s shoulder. Give them a 12G and then don’t show them how to shoot. Her shoulders are behind her hips and the butt of that shotgun isn’t tight and tucked in.

This is how you ruin shooting for someone forever, and possibly do real physical damage in the process.

I totally get the desire to shoot big guns, but when I do, I make sure I know what’s coming.

Look how his shoulders start out behind his hips. He needs to lean into that kick so he doesn’t get knocked onto his butt.

Be safe out there…