In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > In article >, zxcvbob
> > > wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I don't carry; I just started shooting paper targets and falling
> >> plates last year for sport. And I'm about to [finally] try
> >> learning to shoot a rifle when the weather warms up.
> >
> >
> > You will love it. IMHO shooting rifles is easier than pistols! But, I
> > grew up with them so it's easy for me to say that.
> >
>
> I've shot air rifles since I was a kid, and I've shot a .22 rifle a
> couple of times (but not in *years*.) But I'm going to try to learn
> with my FIL's bolt-action .30-06 (Remington 700); probably not the best
> choice for a starter gun.

<lol> No, it's not!

Be sure to wear your ear protection! :-)
Dad's got a .30-06. Make sure it has a good recoil pad too.

>
> >
> >> If I did carry for self defense, it would probably be my big
> >> honkin' .45 Ruger revolver just because I can shoot it /much/
> >> better than I can my 9. Or I'd buy a .44 Special snubbie.
> >
> >
> > And where would you stash the big one? <lol>
> >
>
> Obviously amongst all the rolls of fat under my bowling shirt. ;-)

<snicker>

>
> This time of year in Minnesota it really wouldn't be a problem. Just
> wear a holster under my jacket and overcoat. I just don't know if I can
> draw while wearing mittens...

There are mittens that fold over to free the fingers.

>
> Best regards,
> Bob

Have fun with the big rifle!
--
Om.

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