I have played countless action videogames but Im scared of firing a real gun.
2007-10-12 17:03:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
What if I mess around with it?
2007-10-12 17:04:11 · update #1
I would offer this to anyone who had a real fear. I would say let's go to the range. I would take my MK2 Ruger 22 caliber pistol and my 10/22 with many pre loaded 30 rounders as I had and 2000 or so rounds of 22LR ammo. I would then give you a safety brief and set up lots of reactive targets. Water bottles, sporting clays, poppers, and other targets that offer visual reward for making impact. After shooting 250-500 rounds of 22 you will be forever changed and a gun nut for that day forward.
2007-10-12 17:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by kydivemaster09 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Experience is the best teacher. The 4 rules of firearms safety can be taught in a few minutes and then some range time to fire guns is the best way to overcome such a fear.
Contact a local range or find a local gun forum/discussion group. There is always someone who is willing to help out a new or curious person with regard to guns. If you're local to me, I do it for free for anyone.
2007-10-15 10:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by mp_sk8r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it's un-necessary to FEAR real guns...They never do a damn thing by themselves - It's wise to have a HEALTHY RESPECT for what a real gun CAN DO.
This means learning the rules of gun safety, and following them RELIGIOUSLY.
If you don't know anything about a gun you see/find DON'T MESS WITH IT.
Always treat it as if it is loaded and capible of KILLING YOU.
But don't FEAR it.
Unless you or someone else is fooling with it, it can't hurt a soul.
It's as in-animant as a brick.
Firing a gun is a pleasure - Not an experience to fear.
Ask the owner of the gun(s) that make you nervous to give you a basic lesson in gun safety and to take you to a range or other safe area to learn to shoot. Wear Ear plugs. Wear safety glasses. Do what you're told. You'll soon find recoil is nothing to worry about. It doesn't hurt - It's just part of the process. And the feeling of accomplishment of seeing your shots hit their mark on the target, soda cans, etc....just can't be equaled. Not to mention the satisfaction of overcoming a fear and turning it into a non-issue.
2007-10-13 04:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Please seperate video games from the real world in you mind. Confusing the two will lead to problems.
Shooting a gun is in many ways similar to driving a car or riding a bike.
Before you know how to do these things, they can seem very intimidating, but after you learn the rules regarding safety and are confident with yourself doing these things, they can be a lot of fun.
To face this unreasonable fear, you will need a guide. I suggest you call a few gun shops in your area and ask aboout BASIC FIREARM courses. (Do not take a HUNTING course....just a firearm course) Look for a certified instructor.
Many community colleges offer basic firearm courses, look in your area to see if yours offers such courses.
2007-10-13 05:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
never just "mess around" with a gun unless you know what you're doing. once of the greatest tragedies to sportsmanship are people who disrespect, often in innocent ignorance, the very real potential danger of handling a firearm. If you want to learn to shoot, find a place that will teach you firearms safety and handling professionally. don't just rely on your own knowledge. It seems to me that the act of practicing shooting a gun would help this fear to subside gradually.
2007-10-13 03:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Corvo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, goto a firing range, rent a 22, a gun that dosent have any kick and fires like a cap gun, actually is a fun little gun to shoot at targets.....
2007-10-13 00:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a range with someone well knowledgeable and responsible with firearms or ask one of the employees to spend an hour or so understanding the basics. Once you shoot you will not want to stop. It is a lot of fun. If you do decide to try they will probably start with a .22 caliber pistol. Nothing to be afraid of.
Good luck and enjoy.
2007-10-12 19:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by bobbo342 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer these questions> Why are you scared?.>> What are you scared of?>> How are you scared?>> When are you scared?>> What causes you to be scared?>> The fear you are experiencing is a self created fear you yourself have created within your mind.* It is an unnatural fear.* We are only born with to natural fears, #1 is falling & #2 is the fear of noise.* Every other fear is self created and unnaturally created by us.* FEAR= Future events appearing real = FEAR.*
2007-10-13 02:30:30 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a familiarization or gun safety course. Guns are not toys or games. Find a mature individual who knows this stuff and takes it seriously, I'm sure he'd be glad to help.
2007-10-13 13:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out and actually fire a few of them, have someone show you how to properly handle them. I find it kinda hypocritical how people play these shooter video games all day, and hate/are afraid of guns.
2007-10-13 09:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋