Took A Non-Shooter To The Range

[Sundancer]

Took a longtime co-worker to the range - shot 75 rounds through my 1911 and he had a smile ear to ear. Does not own guns and his wife is a devotee of Owe'Malley.

Got him his own target, he took 50 of the 75 rounds. He asked me to take a picture of him with his post-range day target in front of the range's sign and said he was going to post onto FB and send to all of his gun hating friends. He then asked me about every question ever asked on guns and I tried to answer. I also took the opportunity to explain all of the problems with SB 281 (a little self serving). He came back to my office three times later in the day to thank me.

Anyway - he's a great guy, hard worker, worked with him for a long time, hope he gets the bug, and well worth the $ to see someone enjoy firearms and not be terrified.

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

Good on ya! Keep up the good work Ambassador.

Nice job remembering we are the faces of the 2nd amendment, and may be the only real life example non-gun owners have to draw upon when these grabbers keep coming back.

 

[Seagrave1963]

Hearts and minds!

 

[hvymax]

Great Job!!! All of us need to have safety materials and an available range (even softair).

 

[GoGoGadget]

Good on ya! Keep up the good work Ambassador.

Nice job remembering we are the faces of the 2nd amendment, and may be the only real life example non-gun owners have to draw upon when these grabbers keep coming back.

This.

Good work and I'm glad your co worker enjoyed your 1911.

 

[Maverick0313]

This is a WAY good feeling story. Great job! Things like this can really help our cause....

 

[md_rick_o]

Great job, so much fun watching a newb blasting away.

 

[Bolts Rock]

Good on ya! Keep up the good work Ambassador.

Nice job remembering we are the faces of the 2nd amendment, and may be the only real life example non-gun owners have to draw upon when these grabbers keep coming back.

I thought your kid was going to wet himself the first shot with my 1911 yesterday but after the single load in the mag he picked right up on it.

 

[Mooseman]

I am glad you won one over for us. I take willing non shooters to the range as often as I can.

 

[Mattjtowne]

More of us need to do the same thing. Only takes 1 time.

Its addicting!!

 

[rockstarr]

introduce him to MDS as well, that should hook him for sure

 

[hacktracker]

Great job!

I love the smile I see on the faces of new shooters.

 

[Mrhyde]

Awesome! One of my favorite things in the world is taking new people shooting. Spreading the bug!

Well done!

 

[Blake_7.62]

Good work!

 

[ShallNotInfringe]

I thought your kid was going to wet himself the first shot with my 1911 yesterday but after the single load in the mag he picked right up on it.

You were so cool about it, just put one in the chamber, set it down and told him to take the shot.

Lol, then how many more shots did he take after he got over that???

One trip to the range usually converts a NON-shooter into a NEW-shooter

 

[Maxsplat]

Took a longtime co-worker to the range - shot 75 rounds through my 1911 and he had a smile ear to ear. Does not own guns and his wife is a devotee of Owe'Malley.

Got him his own target, he took 50 of the 75 rounds. He asked me to take a picture of him with his post-range day target in front of the range's sign and said he was going to post onto FB and send to all of his gun hating friends. He then asked me about every question ever asked on guns and I tried to answer. I also took the opportunity to explain all of the problems with SB 281 (a little self serving). He came back to my office three times later in the day to thank me.

Anyway - he's a great guy, hard worker, worked with him for a long time, hope he gets the bug, and well worth the $ to see someone enjoy firearms and not be terrified.

Wonder how his wife is taking to his new hobby.

 

[ocsnapper]

Good job..... and sounds like you both just had a good time.

 

[TitanBry77]

Awesome! It's good to hear about folks being introduced to firearms and such, I was one of those people as well and love it!

 

[ineoin]

Awsome! Great job!!!

 

[Jason21237]

Not to be mean but its kinda rude to introduce someone into a sport/hobby they cant participate in right now. Seeing as how there isnt a semi auto or ammo available anywhere in the state.


Good job though the more on our side the better off we are. Most antis arent even really antis they just dont know any better.