Do you remember when, ...

[PhilC]

Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Applies to many things in life.

 

[PhilC]

I can remember, in Jr High; four of us farm kids taking shotguns and 22's to school and leaving them in the Principals Office. After school, we got them and went rabbit and bird hunting. Imagine four 12 year olds doing that today...?

In the early to mid-70s I took my shotgun to HS, behind the seat in my unlocked P/U, my best friend did the same, and we'd hit the slough after school for some afternoon waterfowl.

Years later I learned there was an indoor 22 range above the auditorium (not used when I attended), and a Jesuit HS!

 

[M-61]

Box of ‘Whiz Bang’ 22’s in my jacket pocket and six 410 slugs in my left pocket. Single shot over & under. Gone for hours.
Really simple times that were so enjoyable. I was 10.

 

[jackieschmidt]

If I go to the local Drag Strip on Friday Night to just see what my daily driver will do, all I need is the car and some gas in the tank.
If I go to the Track to test my A Gas Dragster, I will have the car, a trailer full of parts, extra tires, and everything needed to insure the car is Competitive.

It’s the same with firearms. If I take my favorite ‘30/30 to the range to practice for hunting season, all I need to do is stop a Academy and pick up a box of ammo.

If I take my favorite Benchrest Rifle to the range, the truck is full of every thing I might possibly need to insure the Rifle is Competitive.