Sharpshooter Posted March 10, 2018 Report Posted March 10, 2018 Howdy, y'all! (That's a friendly hello to one of you. If it had been sent to more than one, it would have been "all y'all." Got to have your grammar right!) It seems like I'm supposed to tell you about myself. Well, I'm an X. Ex-Navy, ex-firefighter, ex-police officer, ex-firearms instructor, and more. I finally ended up being a computer systems engineer (but they wouldn't give me my engineer's hat, so I quit that too) and now I'm having fun with words (I'm a writer, editor, and publisher) and figuring out how to enjoy life. That last one is an on-going process. My handle, Sharpshooter, I earned when I was a cop. I went to a combat shoot back in the mid-70s. I'd worked the day shift and had to hurry to get there before the match closed. I shot in the last group of the day. One of the range officers had been there since dawn and had shot in the first group. He'd scored a 533 out of 600, the top of the Sharpshooter class. A 534 would be in the Master class, so he had that Sharpshooter's trophy tied up! Nine hours later, I showed up and shot a 533, just like him, but I had 13 bullseyes ... he had 12. I edged him by a bullseye, and took home the trophy and a new nickname. I think he eventually forgave me ... I've lurked here for the past couple of days and the interplay between you people really impresses me! I hope I can fit in too.
Armed Eye Doc Posted March 10, 2018 Report Posted March 10, 2018 Welcome from Texas and thank you for your service.
weflyplanes Posted March 10, 2018 Report Posted March 10, 2018 Well after a few posts, the first in the incorrect string, I’ll say hello. I am a professional pilot for a major carrier, nra pistol and rifle instructor and new to the 308 ar. From my previous posts I don’t follow the norm as my rifles both Ar10 as well as the Ar15 are wildcats. The 375Raptor and the 7Raptor. thanks.
Matt.Cross Posted March 10, 2018 Report Posted March 10, 2018 Welcome to the forums @Sharpshooter, looks like you'll fit in just fine.
washguy Posted March 10, 2018 Report Posted March 10, 2018 Welcome from Texas Shooter..and Thank You for your Service! So you are ex this and ex that...how bout telling us bout ex wives? So lets get busy and build something.... Wash
unforgiven Posted March 11, 2018 Report Posted March 11, 2018 Welcome from Indiana brother and Thank you for your service.
Sharpshooter Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Posted March 11, 2018 8 hours ago, washguy said: Welcome from Texas Shooter..and Thank You for your Service! So you are ex this and ex that...how bout telling us bout ex wives? So lets get busy and build something.... Wash Oh, you had to bring that up! I went through 3 of them before I found my last (and I do mean last!) one. We've been together now for coming on to 33 years. I think I'll keep her. Yes, she gave me permission to say that! (I'm the one getting the slap, of course.)
washguy Posted March 11, 2018 Report Posted March 11, 2018 Shooter daamn im only a 2 time loser ....good for you on the last... the one and only! I told Char that this better be my last rodeo ! I cant seem to make it past 10 years though... I think you will fit real nice in here.... Wash
unforgiven Posted March 11, 2018 Report Posted March 11, 2018 Hahahaha 3rd time was the charm for me,35 yr.
Sharpshooter Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Posted March 11, 2018 What can I say? I'm a slow learner.
EngrBob Posted March 12, 2018 Report Posted March 12, 2018 Howdy from the Texas side of the borders and thank you for your service(s).
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