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Re: Gun Safety Class and Fun Shoot

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From: pickle
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 00:00
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In git.general Affordable Firepower <dan@angband.org> wrote:
> In git.general pickle@vortex.psiu.cx wrote:

>> A valiant use of your firearms.  Trouble is, I've never really understood what
>> the point of competitive shooting is.  Shooting just to show proficiency.  And
>> nothing else?  A part of me feels that's a little ineffecient in the use of
>> your talents, but to each his own, I guess.  

> As opposed to say, Basketball, golf or soccer, right? What's the point of
> ANY sport?

Physical exertion.  Standing place, shooting off rounds doesn't seem
very...physical...to me.  There is something to be said for becoming very good
at shooting a gun, but that's a skill.  Not a sport.  Likewise, a person who
only shoot free throws or kicks field goals, that's a nice skill.  But that
person is not really participating in the sport.  Just one aspect of it.  My
idea for a sport involving guns would require proficiency at more than one
type, and would also have to involve movement.  Sounds like fun, don't it?

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From: pickle@vortex.psiu.cx
Subject: Re: Gun Safety Class and Fun Shoot
Date: 2000/04/14
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