Adventurous. Also, wimpy.

So, what's with the post title?  Adventurous and wimpy?  Yup, that's me in a nutshell.  That's what my bro tells me and, frankly, it's quite true.  I admit it, without shame.  It's just the way I am.  I would be ashamed if it weren't for the fact that I do do things that I'm scared to try.  Example: shooting a shotgun.

Ooh, yeah.  Shooting is fun!  Especially with my young man grinning at me every time I hit the targets. Which makes me grin just thinking about him grinning at me.  Which is very wonderful, indeed. *grin*

Hank shot the 12 gauge first to show me how much it would kick since I was a bit, shall we say...concerned? And, because he's such a sweet and wonderful guy, Hank showed me exactly how to place my feet and hold the gun so I wouldn't wind up on my rear, admiring the beautiful clouds above.  I like him.  He's nice.  Really nice...  *sappy smile* Okay...and moving on.

We were shooting in the small valley behind our house that has been designated "the shooting range", and Alex joined us with his .22 rifle.  Which was awesome.

The arsenal for the day - 20 gauge shotgun, .22 bolt action with a scope, .22 lever action (my favorite), plus the .22 semi-automatic pistol and the 12 gauge shotgun.

It was fun shooting the shotguns, sorta...okay, I really didn't enjoy that except for Hank being so proud of me and the fact that I actually did it.  I did it!  But I still prefer the .22 rifle.

Setting up the targets again.  We had everything from legitimate store bought swinging targets, to rocks sprayed with paint, to cans on top of bushes.  Plenty of variety and plenty of fun!  The cans are my favorite to shoot, although the swinging targets are pretty cool.

Look Squeakie, I killed a weed! Not an actual Hank quote, but basically...yeah, he killed a mullein weed.  And he calls me Squeakie because my voice sounds so high and squeaky on the phone.  I rather like it...in fact, I like it a lot.  Basically, I like everything he calls me...except he's not allowed to call me "babe".

Not ever.  He did once...  Silly boy. 

Also, doesn't he look so cute with his glasses?  I think so. *smile*

Do I feel safe and protected?  You bet your boots I do!

And I have a surprise for you...a vlog!  Enjoy!

Have you ever shot a shotgun?  Would you, given the chance?  I want to know!

Down the Barrel of a Gun

Last Saturday, Hank and I did some target shooting.  Which was fun and super awesome!  Plus, fun.  Did I mention it was awesome, too?  Yes.  I haven't done too much shooting, but I always enjoy it when I get the chance.

We had an assortment of .22's (rifle, revolver, and semi-automatic pistol), plus another revolver...and I can't remember for sure what it was.  Hank has only told me several times...was it a .45?  Anyway, I've shot my bro's .22 rifle before so that was pretty straight forward, and I have fired blanks from a .45 during a cowboy mounted shooting clinic.  Hank had to show me how to hold the pistol correctly, but that wasn't too hard and I had fun shooting those.  And yes, hitting those targets!  Especially with Hank getting so excited every time I hit something.  He hit the target a lot more than I did, but I wasn't too bad.  *smile*  In the end, the pistols look really cool and are fun, but I prefer the rifle.

We're shooting shotguns next, and apparently I will have to shoot and kill something by the end of the year...besides a pop can.  That's what Hank says, so I guess I'll have to.  Sounds like ground squirrels will be my first victims.  And here's where my real life friends die from shock.  Tasha, killing something?!  Well, I intend to give it a shot. *wink* 

How about you, do you enjoy shooting?  Have you ever shot a gun?  I want to know!

p.s.

By the way, I would never kill something just for the sake of killing it.

With ground squirrels, there's a reason.