Just some random thoughts on the shooting community.

[mav]

Just some thoughts I had today while talking to some people at the gun store and range.

Ever since I got into firearms almost two years ago I have ran across all kinds of people in the shooting community. While some are first class jerks, most of the people I have met who are fairly regular shooters are some of the best people out there (please note that I am being a little more specific than just gun owners). There almost seems to be some sort of camaraderie amongst those in the shooting sports. There is none of the "well my gun is better than yours and it does that or that" type of crap you see on the forums. Additionally, I haven't ran into the fan boy or mall ninja (finally figured out what that was) types at any of the ranges that I belong to. Most of them are just down to earth everyday common folk. Most of the people I have met have no problems allowing others to shoot their guns, and in some cases, shoot their ammo. I know when I am at the range anyone I meet is more than welcome to shoot any gun that I have on me, which is usually about seven.

Almost all of the folks that I meet at the range are just like me. They are there to learn or improve on something, whether it be marksmanship, defense, or competition in addition to just having good time blowing the crap out of paper targets.

The path into this community has been a short one, and in my case, it has been a little bit expensive. Nonetheless, it is a path that I am glad I have taken.

[1gewehr]

Glad you're here! After being a part of the shooting community for over 30 years, I feel the same way. For a while, I was afraid that shooters would end up being a group of old farts. But I'm seeing a whole lot of younger shooters that I am proud to have part of the group.

Most of the avid shooters I know are eager to welcome young or inexperienced people to our sports. Just avoid having those pencils up your nose on the range! ;-)