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Article #654Re: 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: >> In git.general Affordable Firepower <dan@angband.org> wrote: >>> In git.general pickle@vortex.psiu.cx wrote: >>> 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? > Ever compete in a police round-robin competition? Involves multiple weapon > types, shooting after running laps, and dashes from station to station. Now that sounds neat. Where do they have these competitions? -- "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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