Packing a Punch
AC/DC – Shoot to Thrill
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I will never own a gun. Never. In fact, guns kind of scare me. They’re loud, they’re powerful, and they can kill you.
So I understandably had a bit of hesitation when our school tech coordinator invited a fellow English teacher (pictured above, declining some choice verbs…) and myself to a firing range in downtown L.A. today after school.
Yet, after firing several dozen rounds out of a 9mm, a .357 Magnum, some sort of rifle, and the above pictured .500 Magnum, I can say I’m definitely glad I went.
It was loud, it was powerful, yet firmly under the safety controls of the range operators. Each fired round felt like a small (or large) cannon exploding right in your hand, and for two of the weapons, the kickback was like being on the receiving end of a punch.
Yet, I’m glad I did something that initially frightened me, but followed through anyway. Although I must say that I am now more than ever inclined to raise questions about the 2nd Amendment.
Themocracy
Grow some balls.
Oh, they’re there….I just don’t want to accidentally shoot one off.