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Article #647Re: Gun Safety Class and Fun Shoot
From: pickle
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 00:00
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? -- "Hey Pickle! Want to come out here in the hallway and help me giftwrap a vibrator?" -Data Vortex
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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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