Why do you shoot?

[Midskier]

All of the above minus hunting.......... I have perfectly good grocery stores in my area and just don't get too excited to be fully encapsulated in the process to ensure a clean harvest.

 

[ThatsTheOne]

I shoot because its relaxing, fun and one of the few times I can get out of the house.

 

[shootamc58]

all of the above except hunting.

 

[the1kidd03]

yeager had a good vid on the different types of gun owners. everyones personal opinion of him not withstanding, it rang true. ill see if i can dig it up.

EDIT - here ya go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcBi_gKUCy0

LOL

I'll trust my own sociology "expertise" over his...

this video was one I certainly felt he stepped out of his realm of knowledge on.

Thanks though

 

[the1kidd03]

I just noticed this thread came back up.

I understand many can select more than one. I know I can.

BUT TYPICALLY there is ONE that stands out in your mind or that is most important to you. I created this post for research purposes. It would have done me no good to allow for an "all of the above" option.

 

[trapperDave]

because I love the smell of gun powder

 

[Cat-Herder]

I shoot primarily for recreation. I carry weapons (not just guns) for self defense. While some of my shooting is practice for self defense, it's just part of the matrix.

For me shooting is zen. It's like meditation in that I have concentrated focus and deep awareness of my physical presence.

I don't particularly compete although I used to. Now I compete against myself. Shooting is also an excuse to reload.

^^^^^ this ^^^^^^

 

[BEANC0UNTER]

Shoot so that I can reload some more. I just started and I enjoy the reloading just as much.

 

[rabbitdave]

All of the above

For all of the above reason....

 

[Gino66]

I don't want to pick just one......cubby-holes dont fit me well

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

I enjoy going to the range, trying to improve my accuracy for pistol, shotgun, and rifle. I also like to occasionally rent a new gun/caliber just for fun. I am not a hunter, but did so as a kid.

Also, I feel much better having firearms available to defend my family against would-be attackers.

 

[chtheo]

I shoot therefore I am

 

[castle134]

I enjoy it cause of the stress relief I get from it. Going out to the range and having a good time shooting makes any hard day better

 

[dans4420]

mainly protection for my family also like a day at the range shooting paper even though im not to good

 

[ThatsTheOne]

I grew up shooting. Not only is it energizing, but it is a great stress reliever.

 

[steve666]

All of the above.

 

[the1kidd03]

Since I posted a new poll, I figured I'd revive this one for the newcomers who've arrived since this was last around.

 

[12many]

Why isn't "all of the above" one of the responses???

 

[the1kidd03]

Why isn't "all of the above" one of the responses???

That would skew the results when you seek definitive answers.

 

[Beorn]

My first firearm was a Mossberg 500. I was single at the time and bought it for recreation, you know, blow watermelons up with my buddies.

I am older now and married with children. I now practice shooting for self/family-defense with a rifle, pistol, and that Mossberg 500.