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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:
>> 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?

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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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