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My buddy is an ex-leo and current CCW holder, so we talk about guns all the time & go shooting just about every other weekend. I enjoy getting out for some stress relief and talking about one of my favorite hobbies just like he does, the problem is he's always overwhelming me with his ego and know-it-all attitude.
The other day he was telling me after all these years that he used to carry a "Steyr MP5" in his patrol car back in '90. When we're at the range he's always staring at other shooters to see what guns they have (last week told a guy next to us "so you're the one buying all the .45
" because we couldn't find any white boxes at Wal-Mart, the guy was cool and laughed it off but I couldn't help but think it got him somewhat annoyed) and always shoots like he's putting on a show. He just can't chill out and enjoy it like everyone else is trying to do.
There have been more than a couple occasions recently where the shooters next to us got up and left rather early I'm sure due to the tension. About 3 months ago he got intimidated by the boom of what I believe was a .44mag being shot next to us and he turns to me and says, thinking he's being quiet, "yeah but he can't shoot worth ****" loud enough that the shooter looked in our direction real quick and just shook his head.
Last month I showed him that Todd Jarrett on shooting youtube clip, and a couple hours ago while I was cleaning his 92F and going over my grip he started instructing me to try and place the pistol in line with my forearm like Jarrett did!! I said "Oh you mean like that video of TJarrett I showed you?" and he somehow changed the subject.
He also likes to let people know he carries. At his work he's always taking out his gun and acts like he's putting it away in his desk in front of every other person that sets foot in his office. Wanna hear irresponsible? Whenever he goes into a liquor store, bank, somewhere "quick" etc. where is his gun? Sitting useless in his vehicles' console.
Since we've had a pretty rocky relationship in the past and appreciate what we can get I just kind of take it for what it is and keep my mouth shut. You know what they say about old dogs.
Whew. Got it off my chest. Thanks for listening. This is better than therapy!
Please share any similar experiences
My buddy is an ex-leo and current CCW holder, so we talk about guns all the time & go shooting just about every other weekend. I enjoy getting out for some stress relief and talking about one of my favorite hobbies just like he does, the problem is he's always overwhelming me with his ego and know-it-all attitude.
The other day he was telling me after all these years that he used to carry a "Steyr MP5" in his patrol car back in '90. When we're at the range he's always staring at other shooters to see what guns they have (last week told a guy next to us "so you're the one buying all the .45
" because we couldn't find any white boxes at Wal-Mart, the guy was cool and laughed it off but I couldn't help but think it got him somewhat annoyed) and always shoots like he's putting on a show. He just can't chill out and enjoy it like everyone else is trying to do. There have been more than a couple occasions recently where the shooters next to us got up and left rather early I'm sure due to the tension. About 3 months ago he got intimidated by the boom of what I believe was a .44mag being shot next to us and he turns to me and says, thinking he's being quiet, "yeah but he can't shoot worth ****" loud enough that the shooter looked in our direction real quick and just shook his head.
Last month I showed him that Todd Jarrett on shooting youtube clip, and a couple hours ago while I was cleaning his 92F and going over my grip he started instructing me to try and place the pistol in line with my forearm like Jarrett did!! I said "Oh you mean like that video of TJarrett I showed you?" and he somehow changed the subject.
He also likes to let people know he carries. At his work he's always taking out his gun and acts like he's putting it away in his desk in front of every other person that sets foot in his office. Wanna hear irresponsible? Whenever he goes into a liquor store, bank, somewhere "quick" etc. where is his gun? Sitting useless in his vehicles' console.
Since we've had a pretty rocky relationship in the past and appreciate what we can get I just kind of take it for what it is and keep my mouth shut. You know what they say about old dogs.
Whew. Got it off my chest. Thanks for listening. This is better than therapy!
Please share any similar experiences
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