Ready, Aim, Shoot

For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to shoot a gun. 

For my 30th birthday, which by the way still sounds funny to write, I received the best present ever.  We went clay pigeon shooting.  My problem before now has always been finding a gun to shoot.  not a problem when home with the folks…my dad has never failed to come through, especially in this case. 

So we bundled up in as much gear as we could and faced the windy and cold day.  Earplugs in and ready to go, I ended up doing better than I could have imagined.  My dad may have been in shock seeing his daughter shoot so well given I have no real training.  He’s mighty proud, I tell you!

For the first time ever shooting a gun and first time clay shooting, I went 14 for 40…not bad for a novice.  Though all it did was make me want to go again and again…maybe we should get a gun?