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So, for a long time now I have been wanting to overcome something that I couldn't achieve before. Circumstances in shooting before were made in such that I just could not do it. The trainer I had the first time when I was at my job only allowed for 8 hours of training on three different guns, and then wanted and expected us to qualify to shoot the next day. (I don't think that is a long enough time frame for someone who never touched a gun.)That being said and being at the end of the line of 14 students, I was at the end of the line with a very impatient trainer. So, to make a long story short, I had to resign. Now I know I was nervous and full of anxiety, but somewhere deep inside me I knew that I could accomplish this task, it was just hard to accomplish with the trainer I was working with that day extremely impatient. I just needed someone who was willing to help me.

So here we are about two years later, and I have lived where I live now and made great friends in my Latter Day Saints Church. One couple of which, (Matt & Carlee) when the subject was brought up to them were willing to help me. They are such great people. It was wonderful news. I have been spending time with them for the last while now and have enjoyed their friendship. It has been nice to be able to develop so many wonderful friends where I live. So the night was great, I was nervous and worried if I would even be able to shoot due to my prior experience. But since Matt and Carlee are such kind patient, and just very sweet people I was able to accomplish my task. They made things so easy on me, and explained everything in a clear and understandable way. They never once rushed me, which I thought was awesome!! In fact they even said. "If your not comfortable wait until your ready then you can take your shot". It was such a wonderful event. It totally wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. In fact I was shooting a bottle cap and a box and I shot it all around the mountain I hit it so many times. I was a regular James Bond with a hint of Clint Eastwood, A dash of John Wayne, and Laura Croft off of Tomb Raidar (ha!ha! I hope that's the right name of the movie) Now only if I had Laura's figure I'd be set right? hahaha!!! Just kidding. Anyways, thanks for true friends who were willing to successfully help me acheive one of my goals I am now "Feelin Lucky"!!! In fact I think my new nickname is Rambo!! Ha!ha!ha! Thanks again to my wonderful friends. I am so lucky to live in this beautfiul valley that I live in and to be among many wonderful friends who help support me. Hope you all have a nice week. Happy Days.

Watch this video of my very first shot and the surprised look on my face after I took the shot I said "Well that wasn't so bad"