CPL

Today instead of packing and working on softball trip items and instead of resting or napping all things I wanted to do, I spent 10 hours taking a Concealed Weapons Licensed class. What a long, cold day!

My sister Tara and I arrived at the class before 8am. We were both a little nervous. We sat and learned a few things we weren't aware of, but mostly we just listened. We ate lunch and headed to the gun range. It was muddy and FREEZING outside. I was really nervous to shoot the gun though. Tara was too. However, the instructor asked who wanted to go in the first line, we stepped up! Little did we know, it didn't matter, we didn't get to leave an earlier. Ha!

We shot over 85 rounds of ammo a piece. I have never shot that much ammo except for Bb's in our Daisy Red Rider in my teens. Killing bats in our barn was a little less intimating. However, we both did a nice job shooting. It got easier each round. I found myself asking if I could really shoot a gun at someone under the stress of a possible attack, possibly was my conclusion. I know though, I need more practice. The last round, the out knew paper up so we could see how we did. It was a successful final round!

Even though I'm still freezing, I glad I have taken the CPL class. I'm not 100% that I'd carry, but I'm thankful that the USA is the only country that citizens get the choice to protect themselves and carry.