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Dave Smith[_1_]

On 2019-04-16 12:53 p.m., wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:02:10 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>>
>> Nonsense. It is a legitimate recreational activity that a lot of people
>> enjoy in a safe environment.
>
> I used to enjoy Trap & Skeet shooting and still would only there's no
> range nearby. On Lung Guyland there were a choice of ranges, we even
> had one where I worked, way out in the woods, we were on 5,000 acres.
> I understand thet range is no longer operational, ever since 9/11 they
> banned bringing firearms on site.

People who don't shoot have no appreciation for the enjoyment that
others get out of shooting. I trained as a weapons tech in the
reserves, so I find the mechanics and ballistics interesting. I
appreciate the role of concentration, reflexes, hand-eye coordination
and fine motor controls in shooting. I am lucky to have a well managed
shooting range nearby. I can go and shoot trap, handguns, small calibre
and big bore. It is only about 12 minutes from home. I meet people there
who come 100 miles or more for a day of shooting.

FWIW, the range and gun shop are a family business. It was started by a
retiree, and the store was run by his son in law. The son in law died
of a heart attack a few years ago and the owner died of cancer last
year. The widow runs the range and the daughter and grand daughter run
the store. It's probably the busiest gun store in the country.