We have a family rule. Never shoot up all your ammo at the range. I finally got my father to tell me the story that led to that rule.
via Why you should never shoot all your ammo at the range – An NC Gun Blog.
Very good story, a must read. One of those teaching moments that stay embedded in your brain forever.
I have 5 magazines per sidearm. Whenever I go to the range or shoot a match, the two reloads on my belt remain filled with what I call “The Good BBs” A.K.A. Defensive Ammo and placed in my range bag’s side pocket. That means only one mag gets emptied for shooting & practice if I need it. With revolver carry and being the speedloaders so cheap, there are always at least three ready with Good BBs for when I am done for the day.
Remember, an unloaded gun is just an expensive paperweight.
Hat Tip to Say Uncle.
Thanks for the link. It’s always been sort of a funny family story. Now that he’s told me the whole story, it doesn’t seem so funny.
Funny how we get a different view of family tales as we grow old and a tad wiser.
Sean you mind if I post this to facebook?
The Good BBs! (if you didn’t get it, that would be the copper ones 🙂
I call that my SSP ammo… for Serious Social Purposes.
Love the IDPA Reference!!!!
I would have thought Silverado taught us this lesson.
“You’re empty, Mister.”
Post a link and a short teaser blurb? Sure.
I’m getting a lot of incoming hits from Facebook on that story. Seems plenty of people shared it that way.