...BANG! It surprises me every time.
Alone in my lane with that noise and that shock of recoil, silence comes and I exhale in relief. I pause to look downrange at the target and find that the first shot is always perfectly centered. It's a reminder, a suggestion, and I try and find that moment again and again.
Since peace of mind has been elusive lately, I went to the range and sought out my calm in .357 magnum.
Just me and my gun - the rest of the world fell away.
Breda,
ReplyDeleteLooks like that Model 19 is really growing on you!
Good job.
What load were you firing?
Buckshot
I had to go to the pistol club my ownself, today. It was a beautiful afternoon, and I was alone.
ReplyDeletelol... show-off.
ReplyDeleteShooting as therapy---who'd-a-thunk-it?
It may well be the reason I'm not a felon right now.
Nice shootin' there Annie O...
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I was alone at the range as well yesterday. Even shot pretty well.
Wonder why everyone's going to the range?
{/rhetorical}
Fireworks Zen
ReplyDeleteAgain
And Again
!
Ah, you are learning what many of us old farts know :-) Shooting is a release of all your cares and allows you to center and settle your mind :-)
ReplyDeleteNice shooting too!
Hang that on your wall. Gunnies will be impressed, others warned.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed the entire reason I shoot. It's the only activity I know where exercising total self-control gives you instant gratification.
ReplyDeleteEnhance your calm ......with an expression of personal freedom difficult to explain but so profound in its effect.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I was further impressed ( over and above your lofty postion ) by your choice of RA Heinlein's TMIAHM. He is a kindred spirit to be sure.