I have kind of a big ask for those of you going. Would any of you mind describing your experiences here? I'd specifically be interested in what it feels like to fire a double-barrel shotgun for the first time. If it's not a problem. How hard does it kick, where does the kick hit, first impression, that kind of thing.
If any of y’all see something that looks like a big, white ballon in the sky, I’d recommend considering maybe shooting at it then and there unless you’re ready to wait and let the thing be shot down by someone else a week later. Your choice.
Yeah, whats up with those balloons? One in Montana, one in China. Couple years ago, that Monolith in Utah! The truth is often simple and boring, But I really wish they're aliens.
With any luck it’s E. T. as being abducted by a UFO, in my opinion, would only be marginally less terrifying than being abducted by the Chinese government.
I want everyone to stay safe and be safe. Ultimately, I will be more interested in the Ah-ha moments people have from this experience. Not so much the sensory feedback but what sort of weird injuries did the participants get?
Will anyone get the skin between their pointer finger and thumb filleted open by the slide of the pistol going back over their hand that was gripped too high up on the gun?
Will anyone hit themselves in the face from the recoil of a high powered handgun with too loose of a grip. Any lost teeth?
Will anyone fire a rifle that doesn't have a huge spring in the butt-stock and bruise their body by resting the butt on one of their face cheeks or on their bicep?
I am. I can't see that I can't see 5 inches from my face. I also have an extremely lazy eye that makes me tire easily......Maegan is my eyes and I'll love her for eternity for that.
That is unfortunate. Don't glasses help you? I ask because you say you drove across the country and drive all over the place to like New York story night. So I hope it isn't you that is driving if you are legally blind.
I'm not legally blind lmao. I can see distance just fine and I mainly drive during the day. Depth perception is hard because of a permanent case of Bell's Palsy in one eye but not impossible.
Bring a notebook so you can write down the details of the experience.
I met Amber Baird in Maui! How cool! She got published while she was in Maui!
Tell her she made the gun club list.
Hooray! I'll get that waiver signed.
Deep down inside I've always felt there would be a gun in the hands of a Bad Dream Factory worker.
I thought it would be Chelsea or Erik, but this tracks too!
Amber, please email me right after! I've done this before in Connecticut and I can't wait to see if you feel what I felt! Have fun!
Have fun. Anybody filming with an iphone for highlights?
Will work on that.
Happy shooting, everyone! Or angry shooting or whatever. I don’t know what your style is. Wish I were local!
Waiver signed!
Signed. See you there!
I have kind of a big ask for those of you going. Would any of you mind describing your experiences here? I'd specifically be interested in what it feels like to fire a double-barrel shotgun for the first time. If it's not a problem. How hard does it kick, where does the kick hit, first impression, that kind of thing.
An excellent request. Don't forget details like smell and muzzle flash.
If any of y’all see something that looks like a big, white ballon in the sky, I’d recommend considering maybe shooting at it then and there unless you’re ready to wait and let the thing be shot down by someone else a week later. Your choice.
Happy shooting!
News headline:
Fight club author shoots down Chinese spy ballon in alleged act of revenge for censoring conclusion to 1999 movie adaptation’s ending.
“Yeah, it was closer to the book’s ending, but still. Fuck around and find out,” he was quoted as saying.
Yeah, whats up with those balloons? One in Montana, one in China. Couple years ago, that Monolith in Utah! The truth is often simple and boring, But I really wish they're aliens.
With any luck it’s E. T. as being abducted by a UFO, in my opinion, would only be marginally less terrifying than being abducted by the Chinese government.
Agreed. Anyone abducted by Aliens seems to live to tell a magnificent story. By the Chinese... not so much.
I won’t be able to make it - on alternate list. But thanks. Have fun and be safe.
The first rule of gun club (sorry)...
I made the alternate list!! I'm not kidding, if people can't make it, I will buy a plane ticket. Either way, congratulations to everyone so far!
Yay! I’m super confirming 🙃
waiver signed*
Great, I'm excited! I'll be there :)
ps. I signed the waiver too, so I think I'm good to go.
Have fun y'all!! If I don't get beyond the alternate list, which I likely shouldn't due to prior experience, put me down for the after-party ;-)
I’m confirmed and signed :)
I want everyone to stay safe and be safe. Ultimately, I will be more interested in the Ah-ha moments people have from this experience. Not so much the sensory feedback but what sort of weird injuries did the participants get?
Will anyone get the skin between their pointer finger and thumb filleted open by the slide of the pistol going back over their hand that was gripped too high up on the gun?
Will anyone hit themselves in the face from the recoil of a high powered handgun with too loose of a grip. Any lost teeth?
Will anyone fire a rifle that doesn't have a huge spring in the butt-stock and bruise their body by resting the butt on one of their face cheeks or on their bicep?
Just something to think about.
I'd going to try bracing the butt of the rifle on my hip like in The Rifleman.
That is a good recipe to get the gun recoil to go right into your balls. Caveat Emptor Mr. Palahniuk.
It never hurt Chuck Connors!
I suck at shooting from the hip. I liked the Glocks best.......I'm scary accurate for a blind person.......
You are not blind. What are you 20/400 distant vision? Karie over here shoots by sense of smell.
Karie: Get it right Snowflake, I'm like Toth. I'm an earth bender but with guns. Pew pew.
I am. I can't see that I can't see 5 inches from my face. I also have an extremely lazy eye that makes me tire easily......Maegan is my eyes and I'll love her for eternity for that.
That is unfortunate. Don't glasses help you? I ask because you say you drove across the country and drive all over the place to like New York story night. So I hope it isn't you that is driving if you are legally blind.
I'm not legally blind lmao. I can see distance just fine and I mainly drive during the day. Depth perception is hard because of a permanent case of Bell's Palsy in one eye but not impossible.
Waiver is signed :)
Can't wait!