BlitzPackage
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Ok, so this was my first time in my entire life shooting a gun. I am in my mid 30s.
In short, I was petrified! The gun scared me, the range scared me, the way the gun reacted when I shot it scared me. All the time I kept thinking, what if one of these people in here go crazy or make a mistake and discharge their gun and I get hurt.
Then when I was shooting it, I realized - this thing is powerful and is no toy. I felt the power; my hands were shaking, the gun even nipped my thumb. With each shot I was thinking - "...may God have mercy on my soul."
But then, as I got more comfortable, I thought to myself, "...people do this everyday, all the time; get over my fear and just shoot and calm down." Towards the end of my session, especially the last few clips; I felt much more comfortable. I see the value of the advice that we ought to put at least 100 - 200 rounds through it to get comfortable with it and what it can do. Honestly, even though I am far more comfortable than when I first started, there is still some fear that must go away.
Admittedly, it was kind of fun also. I learned how to properly hold it. By the way, that thing is loud!
At any rate, just wanted to share my experience. Thanks again to all those who have provided me with valuable advice.
In short, I was petrified! The gun scared me, the range scared me, the way the gun reacted when I shot it scared me. All the time I kept thinking, what if one of these people in here go crazy or make a mistake and discharge their gun and I get hurt.
Then when I was shooting it, I realized - this thing is powerful and is no toy. I felt the power; my hands were shaking, the gun even nipped my thumb. With each shot I was thinking - "...may God have mercy on my soul."
But then, as I got more comfortable, I thought to myself, "...people do this everyday, all the time; get over my fear and just shoot and calm down." Towards the end of my session, especially the last few clips; I felt much more comfortable. I see the value of the advice that we ought to put at least 100 - 200 rounds through it to get comfortable with it and what it can do. Honestly, even though I am far more comfortable than when I first started, there is still some fear that must go away.
Admittedly, it was kind of fun also. I learned how to properly hold it. By the way, that thing is loud!
At any rate, just wanted to share my experience. Thanks again to all those who have provided me with valuable advice.