New shooter report

Last weekend Barb L. and I went to Orofino Idaho for my high school reunion. Friday night I spent a lot of time talking to one of my best buddies in high school, Bruce C. He said he reads my blog and has long been interested in Boomershoot. I told him we could have a private party the next morning if he wanted.

As I reported last Sunday Bruce had a good time. Now it is time to tell you the rest of the story.

Bruce’s wife Cyndi was there with us and even helped fold boxes and weigh chemicals for the Boomerite. When it was time to shoot the reactive targets she and Barb just watched for a while:

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Bruce posed for the camera with his rifle that he had brought with him. He hadn’t fired it in 20 years but he brought it and 200 rounds of ammo to our reunion. I can’t help but wonder if he hoped to get a chance to shoot some reactive targets.

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Bruce shot a few targets and thought it was a real blast:

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It turns out Cyndi had never fired a gun of any type. So, of course, now was the time to take her first shots. I gave her a quick lesson, discovered she was cross-eye dominate and had her shoot left handed. She got her boomer on her first EVER shot. I thought there was a chance the new shooter smile was going to be permanent (photos by Barb L.):

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Bruce shot a bunch more boomers and two of them created “smoke” (mostly water vapor with some dust) rings:

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The second “smoke” ring:

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I shot a few targets, Barb shot the last one, and then we went back to Orofino to continue with the class reunion.

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  1. It was great to see you and meet Barb.

    As far as hauling my Mini-14 along, I had read so much about Boomershoot over the years — I was hoping… and it worked out! You are right – photos and video do not do the experience justice. To those that have not experienced Boomershoot, put it on your bucket list.

    Thanks again, Joe!

    Cyndi & I are looking forward to getting together with the both of you soon.

    Bruce

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