Shooting Range

About a year ago, Eric joined the Macomb County Sheriff's Department as a volunteer in the Marine division.  He went through a long training, was issued a uniform, a badge and had to buy a gun (!).  I have always been uncomfortable around guns, but told Eric that I would go with him to the shooting range sometime.  We attempted to go once in September for his birthday, but the range was closed for cleaning.  So, when I decided to take Valentine's Day off from work and when we realized that Graecyn would also be at daycare, we decided that it would be a good time to try out the shooting range.

Growing up on a farm, I've had the opportunity to shoot guns before…usually small rifles.  I've never gone to a shooting range and had never shot a hand gun before…especially a police issued hand gun (one, as Eric described it, is designed to kill).  Holy freak me out!  Eric spent a lot of time going through all of the gun safety with me - teaching me how to safely load, unload, and hold the gun.  I was getting more and more nervous as I listened.  Finally, it was time for me to take my first shot…and it scared the ever living crap out of me!  I knew it was a powerful gun, but did not expect to be so overwhelmed by it.  So overwhelmed that I may (or may not) have started to cry a little!  Eric helped me calm down (don't worry, the gun was no where near me at this point) and worked with me on getting a comfortable grip plus understand that while powerful and designed to kill, it is safe (!*?*!).

I did end up shooting a full magazine and started to get a better feel for it, but must say that I have a long way to go if I am ever going to be "comfortable" with this gun (Eric's goal).  I am proud of myself for trying it but don't think I will be rushing to the gun range anytime soon.

Not bad for my first time.