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Safety first. Wild "Bonnie and Clyde" fantasies second. |
 | By Molly Snyder Edler   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Molly Snyder Edler |
| Published June 16, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. |
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I grew up on Milwaukee's East Side, in a community of hippies and academics, so toy guns were a big no-no. I never even owned a squirt gun. In fact, when I asked my mother for one, she said "we don't like guns" and bought me a baton instead. I learned to twirl, but I always wanted to give shooting a whirl.
About five years ago, I spent time at a family member's cottage on Washington Island and, while my kids napped, we shot soda cans with a BB gun. It was incredibly fun, and surprisingly, felt quite satisfying. Turns out, my aim ain't too bad, either.
Although I have no intention of joining the NRA or packing on a regular basis, I am interested in shooting responsibly at a range and I'm wondering where I should go. Any suggestions for locations or tips for a novice?
Don't worry, Mom. I'll be careful.
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Posted by HmongkeyHmongsta on Sept. 20, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. (report)
http://www.dbcl.org/ Daniel Boone Conservation League. Unless you just want to shoot a hand gun indoors go here instead. Try shooting Trap or Skeet... it's fun. Plus, there is hiking trails and conservation for your hippie side.
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Posted by kman8900 on June 18, 2009 at 8:33 a.m. (report)
Shhhh, don't tell the Mayor about your plans. Guns are bad....we need more restrictions on them. I hope the thug criminals follow these laws.....
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Posted by rob on June 17, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. (report)
So invite your mom when you go to the shooting range!
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Posted by Pugs on June 17, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. (report)
Hi, The Shooters Shop and Badger Guns are both very good choices. I prefer taking new shooters to an outdoor range, though. Indoors, the sound and concussion of the guns is amplified and can make newbies a bit flinchy... plus if the ventilation isn't good, you can start to taste the gun powder smoke in the back of your throat... ick... Outdoors, McMiller Sports Center in Eagle is a great range! It's where my wife learned to shoot and where we took several of her girlfriends to learn to shoot. No matter where you choose to go, make sure that you're getting competent instruction on safety first and then technique second. My one complaint about Badger is that I've seen some unsafe gun-handling from other shooters at times. If you'd like, my wife and I would love to give you some basic instruction and take you shooting at McMiller.
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Posted by diamonddave on June 16, 2009 at 10:34 p.m. (report)
Opps, that should be Badger Guns on 43rd str.
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