I went to the firing range today. First time stepping on a range in 26 years.
Had to go shopping before I could go to the range. They require all weapons be in a case. I wasn't sure they would accept the original box as a case, so just went and got a soft case. Plus a box of cheap bullets.
I did not do quite as well as I hoped. Not horrible. There were several other people with handguns that looked like they have been there no small number of times. I was doing as well as any of them. However, my standards are a bit higher and I strive for accuracy. So I was disappointed.
There are several reasons though. For one, the sights are really badly zeroed. The gun shoots badly left and down. Sights are adjustable but the screwdriver I brought was too large to adjust them. Have to use a smaller screwdriver and adjust next time. Plus I have not fired in so long I forgot I normally use a one hand or cross-body shooting stance. Today I was using a standard forward stance.
So, I hope I do much better next time I go. Not going to complain much being my first time at a range in so long and my first true session with a handgun at a range.
My holster came today. It fits the gun well. Has a pocket for an extra magazine. I think it should work out. Unfortunately it came late in the day and I had to take the dog for a walk before it finally arrived. Have not been able to walk him every day since I started working.
While walking past the house where I last saw my attacker, I think I saw him in the back yard, back to me and at a distance. Once I saw him, I put a round in the chamber of the gun. He didn't follow me but he may not have seen me and his family (I assume) were all present.
I found a way to make cannabis oil taste more tolerable. Thinned it down considerably with olive oil and mixed it with lemon juice. Still not good but at least it did not make me gag for 5 minutes straight.
Work is going a little better. Just because I'm getting used to it. Not going to complain about this week, even though I had to work over two days this week. That amounts to OT pay. Plus holiday pay for Thanksgiving. Plus on the same check I should get my first bonus. It all adds up to at least $1500 extra on the one check plus a full 80 hours. Amazingly, on my last check before Christmas. Usually I have some tragedy happen just before Christmas which takes all my resources.
Of course, I had unexpected expenses this month, with the car impound fees and buying a gun. At least I have transportation and feel safer.
Had to go shopping before I could go to the range. They require all weapons be in a case. I wasn't sure they would accept the original box as a case, so just went and got a soft case. Plus a box of cheap bullets.
I did not do quite as well as I hoped. Not horrible. There were several other people with handguns that looked like they have been there no small number of times. I was doing as well as any of them. However, my standards are a bit higher and I strive for accuracy. So I was disappointed.
There are several reasons though. For one, the sights are really badly zeroed. The gun shoots badly left and down. Sights are adjustable but the screwdriver I brought was too large to adjust them. Have to use a smaller screwdriver and adjust next time. Plus I have not fired in so long I forgot I normally use a one hand or cross-body shooting stance. Today I was using a standard forward stance.
So, I hope I do much better next time I go. Not going to complain much being my first time at a range in so long and my first true session with a handgun at a range.
My holster came today. It fits the gun well. Has a pocket for an extra magazine. I think it should work out. Unfortunately it came late in the day and I had to take the dog for a walk before it finally arrived. Have not been able to walk him every day since I started working.
While walking past the house where I last saw my attacker, I think I saw him in the back yard, back to me and at a distance. Once I saw him, I put a round in the chamber of the gun. He didn't follow me but he may not have seen me and his family (I assume) were all present.
I found a way to make cannabis oil taste more tolerable. Thinned it down considerably with olive oil and mixed it with lemon juice. Still not good but at least it did not make me gag for 5 minutes straight.
Work is going a little better. Just because I'm getting used to it. Not going to complain about this week, even though I had to work over two days this week. That amounts to OT pay. Plus holiday pay for Thanksgiving. Plus on the same check I should get my first bonus. It all adds up to at least $1500 extra on the one check plus a full 80 hours. Amazingly, on my last check before Christmas. Usually I have some tragedy happen just before Christmas which takes all my resources.
Of course, I had unexpected expenses this month, with the car impound fees and buying a gun. At least I have transportation and feel safer.
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