Fun though when we get off of the couch and go. Some of us have aged and have physical restrictions but many of us are just too lazy. I’m as guilty as anyone. I catch myself many days not even slipping a .380 in the pocket. The odds are I won’t need it but if I do I’m SOL.
Gun safes are just shopping carts for bad guys. I keep my guns stashed around the house or in the closet, I'm sure others do too. The most it would take me to get to one and fire is about 4 seconds, one of which is just me staring wide eyed and processing that something's going on.
Have you thought about getting one of those dry firing target helpers? It would make things easier for practice. You can "shoot" them at home and see exactly where the "bullet" goes.
Have you thought about getting one of those dry firing target helpers? It would make things easier for practice. You can "shoot" them at home and see exactly where the "bullet" goes.
I shoot quite a bit, because I just literally have to walk outside. If I had to drive somewhere to shoot, I seriously doubt I would go much.
We can't all be John Wick.
I bought a Crossman co2 pellet pistol- I have a straight shot from the patio to the back fence, which is on an alley. I have a 4'x4' piece of plywood to post targets on. At the very least, I can set out there and target shoot some and keep my mind active on loading a weapon. My nephew has a farm about 10-12 miles out of town I stop by and run a few mags now and again just to make sure I have faith in my carry piece and remember the functionality. Lot different than just a few years ago when I lived in the country. I was trading for different stuff all the time and shooting regularly. I had a 2' tree break off with wind and it left a stump about 4' high that was straight back from my deck and had a hill/woods behind it. I must have put a million pieces of lead in that thing.
Even the best trained out there are easy targets.
Unless you know the time you are going to have an encounter, your chances of coming out on top are pretty slim.
Unless you live in a fortress a home is a very easy target. Day or Night.
Surprise attacks are hard to defend against. I was out the other day on my property in the country, I always carry in the country on the farm. A guy pulls up, gets out and pretty briskly walks up to me. I had time to think about it he was about 200 feet or so away. He was closing fast, I did not have a clue who he was. A lot was going thru my mind as he approached, he was smiling which kind of put a little fear in me also. Turns out He was a young man who my Mother in Law had given permission to Hunt, I had never met him in person. He only wanted to meet me and shake my hand. I was quite relieved, He could have overtaken me quite easily if He had had ill intent. Maybe I should have raised my shirt like a gunslinger, but if he was quicker I would still be in trouble.
Just the fact that every one may be armed is what keeps a common sense criminal in check, possibly.
A car ride is probably the most dangerous thing a man encounters during the day. Cell phones tripled that threat. I can not believe something has not been done about cell phones and driving. With the technology we have people are still texting and driving. But if I get caught not wearing my seat belt it is a major offence. I have seen many a law enforcement officer driving like a drunk man, while he was playing on his computer or cell phone. I followed an OHP down I-40 for many miles while he drove on the shoulder and crossed the centerline, he was driving about 55 mph. I would not pass because I was afraid of being hit.
I was rear-ended at a Stop sign, by a young lady on her cell phone. Changed my life. Spent a about a year in bed with very limited mobility. Have had 4 major surgeries on back and shoulder, thinking about having my neck worked on. Losing the touch feeling in my hands, due to disk compressions, bone spurs, and scar tissue, constant pain. I think of the young lady every day, I have to forgive her daily or I can have some pretty bad thoughts about her.
So after all that keep on strapping that 9 mm on. Heck get a 44 mag for back up. LIve till you die. Ride ole Fu man Chu if you get a chance.
Unless you know the time you are going to have an encounter, your chances of coming out on top are pretty slim.
Unless you live in a fortress a home is a very easy target. Day or Night.
Surprise attacks are hard to defend against. I was out the other day on my property in the country, I always carry in the country on the farm. A guy pulls up, gets out and pretty briskly walks up to me. I had time to think about it he was about 200 feet or so away. He was closing fast, I did not have a clue who he was. A lot was going thru my mind as he approached, he was smiling which kind of put a little fear in me also. Turns out He was a young man who my Mother in Law had given permission to Hunt, I had never met him in person. He only wanted to meet me and shake my hand. I was quite relieved, He could have overtaken me quite easily if He had had ill intent. Maybe I should have raised my shirt like a gunslinger, but if he was quicker I would still be in trouble.
Just the fact that every one may be armed is what keeps a common sense criminal in check, possibly.
A car ride is probably the most dangerous thing a man encounters during the day. Cell phones tripled that threat. I can not believe something has not been done about cell phones and driving. With the technology we have people are still texting and driving. But if I get caught not wearing my seat belt it is a major offence. I have seen many a law enforcement officer driving like a drunk man, while he was playing on his computer or cell phone. I followed an OHP down I-40 for many miles while he drove on the shoulder and crossed the centerline, he was driving about 55 mph. I would not pass because I was afraid of being hit.
I was rear-ended at a Stop sign, by a young lady on her cell phone. Changed my life. Spent a about a year in bed with very limited mobility. Have had 4 major surgeries on back and shoulder, thinking about having my neck worked on. Losing the touch feeling in my hands, due to disk compressions, bone spurs, and scar tissue, constant pain. I think of the young lady every day, I have to forgive her daily or I can have some pretty bad thoughts about her.
So after all that keep on strapping that 9 mm on. Heck get a 44 mag for back up. LIve till you die. Ride ole Fu man Chu if you get a chance.
Delusional old man is definitely the correct title of the thread.
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You're not alone. I haven't quite got to that stage but eyesight and other physical limitations these days sure make it a lot less enjoyable. The price of getting older, I guess.
I still enjoy my guns and still enjoying shooting some of them, even if a lot less frequently as I once did.
I still enjoy my guns and still enjoying shooting some of them, even if a lot less frequently as I once did.
I in the majority haven’t shot a thing in 16 years. But bought “several” in the meantime…just in case. Hooper above is correct, you can carry and have a couple of clips on you and if the bad guy gets the drop on you, you probably are better off unarmed. It’s too late unless you expect something to happen and your weapon is in your hand.
Choice, in that terrible scenario, either die resisting , or die on your knees.
You’re not in disgrace, nor obsolete. Work with what you are able, never give up. &…..Keep Looking Up
You’re not in disgrace, nor obsolete. Work with what you are able, never give up. &…..Keep Looking Up
