Adventures are abound! Last week I learned how to shoot! Ranger Chris took me out to our "shooting range" which is just a path in the woods. We pinned up a couple targets (unfortunately they were of people...although the other option was a bear print, and I don't think I'd like that either). He brought a couple guns to try, a glock, and a rifle. I opted for the glock, because well, quite honestly I was pretty afraid to shoot a rifle. Everyone has told me that the kickback on a rifle would leave a bruise on my shoulder, and I wasn't quite up to that. 
After a run through about safety, and what to expect, Chris shot off a couple rounds into his target, then gave me the gun! I was very intimidated by it. Not quite what I expected. Honestly that was the first gun I've ever held. Mom wouldn't even let us have squirt-guns in the backyard (remember that Mama?).
But once I got situated with the gun, I gave it a try. My first shot scared the hell out of me! It was so loud, and so powerful! But as it turns out, I'm a good shot! I shot 14 rounds, and as you can see from the picture, they all went on the target, and near the center. I'm told that's the goal.
Overall, it was a great day! I never thought that I'd learn how to shoot a gun, and here I am, in Alaska doing target practice. I don't think shooting will become a hobby, but it was a good experience. And I'm glad to say that I've acquired a new skill!
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