10 things every Gunnie should be able to do.

[Joe Gunns]

No one should seriously aspire to being a gun writer unless he/she meets all the standards of the original list and all of the amended and alternative lists! ;-)

Seems 2 me that if you are a well-rounded shooter you should be able to meet each of the original criteria. If you don't, and it bothers you, then rectify the lack.

RE: Hunting. I think that hunting rounds out a shooter by giving them "real world" experience with the effect of a given ammo on living beings, the performance of a given firearm under field conditions, and controlling/compensating for the reactions of their own physiology under stress and unusual physical exertion. Likewise competition gives the shooter experience in dealing with nerves and stress. And training is essential in developing reliable firearm's skills and judgement. Together, competition, training and hunting support each other by providing complementary experiences that promote the development of a more complex mental "map" to draw on in self defensive situations. James

 

[thegriz]

couple of additions

> Should be proficient in butt-stroking and pistol whipping

> Should be proficient in using a glock to dig foxholes, cut firewood, and pound fence posts while being able to instantly reload and engage bad guys (all with your off hand)

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Hunting, reloading, and competition should certainly not be considered requirements. And though I reload and have competed, I will probably never hunt.

Should be proficient in using a glock to dig foxholes, cut firewood, and pound fence posts while being able to instantly reload and engage bad guys (all with your off hand)

Why not? It'll certainly fire without problem after doing all of the above.