Today was my first time shooting a semi-automatic handgun. Lots to improve upon obviously. Prior to this I have only ever shot a BB gun

Tomorrow: the recoil is gonna make my arms hurt and I can't fucking wait. This experience was 100% worth every penny

I have always said to my friends in London: if I lived in the US I would learn how to shoot and be armed to the teeth. They have expressed shock, some have expressed disgust.

But deep down they also know if this was a reality - that being I have guns and know how to use them - then when shit gets real I wouldn't be going to their home, they'd be trying to figure out how to get to mine.