More and more women embracing gun ownership

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5. The yoga instructor mentions Zen can be used in shooting...

One time when I was in an indoor range I was talking to an older shooter who had won many Bullseye Pistol and Police competitions in his past. He mentioned that he was considering entering once again into competitive shooting. He said, "Of course I will have to practice shooting outdoors."

I asked him, "Is it because it is so dark on this range that you have to get used to shooting in the bright light again?"

His answer was, "No, In order to compete I must have a clear mind. I have to get used to the sound of birds chirping so they don't distract me."

Monday, February 07, 2005
The Joy of Shooting

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Most importantly, I have experienced zen-like states while shooting. I don’t fall into these states all the time and when I do the feeling is almost indescribable. Sometimes while shooting, I shut the world out. My being is centered on aiming the sights at a distant target, squeezing the trigger, repeat, reload, repeat. I’m not aware that anyone is near me. I block out all distractions. I am unconscious of time, only aware of the gun and the target. In this state, if I am shooting at a clay pigeon, it seems to move in slow motion. As I swing the shotgun over it the pigeon seems as large as a full moon. If I am shooting at a paper target, I fixate only on where my next shot will hit. I shoot best when I am in this state.
http://tenring.blogspot.com/2005/02/joy-of-shooting.html