I have a funny story on that issue, When I was 19, I went down to a farm with some friends who were there to shoot. I was 97 pounds at the time.
Back then it was popular for girls to have a few different color wigs, or falls, they called them. That day I wore a fall and had it pinned in my hair. I didn’t figure I would do any shooting.
I wanted to try shooting this gun for the first time. They let me. When I shot it, I flew over backward and that wig thing flew off my head. Some guy that was with us started screaming, Geesh, I think she got a squirrel! He really did think it was a squirrel.
I have never forgotten that moment, and I laugh everytime I think about it. I was so embarrassed. LOL
Back then it was popular for girls to have a few different color wigs, or falls, they called them. That day I wore a fall and had it pinned in my hair. I didn’t figure I would do any shooting.
I wanted to try shooting this gun for the first time. They let me. When I shot it, I flew over backward and that wig thing flew off my head. Some guy that was with us started screaming, Geesh, I think she got a squirrel! He really did think it was a squirrel.
I have never forgotten that moment, and I laugh everytime I think about it. I was so embarrassed. LOL
LOLOL!!! Girl, that is hilarious!
MissDairyGoodnessVT, I'm glad she told this story. I was being polite in saying it might "knock you off your feet" when I really wanted to say "it might knock you on your butt" because that is what is likely to happen. LOL A 12 ga has a pretty mean kick to it.
My little 20 ga has a pistol grip, and the first time I shot it, it flew out of my hands. LOL I was so embarrassed. I thought it would be the perfect gun for me because it had the pistol grip. I was injured in an accident and have had a couple of spinal surgeries. I was afraid having a stock on the gun might hurt my shoulder and/or my spine, from the kick, so that is why I opted for the pistol grip. I really thought my hands were stronger than that, but I've had two surgeries on my right hand too and it's weaker than I thought.
I'm going to try shooting a 20 with a stock on it and I'll see how that does. With a pistol grip and a short barrel it's a mean looking little gun.
Lindy, thanks again for sharing that delightful story. I will never forget it either. I bet the guy who thought it was a squirrel had a good laugh about it too. LOL I bet he was very embarrassed. ;o)