Yesterday evening, I did something I thought I’d never do. 

I grew up with the unquestionable belief that guns are bad. Period.

The gun violence that occurred in my old neighbourhood in Scarborough (Toronto) only solidified my belief.

Fast forward, I move to a country where gun culture is rooted in national defense. Public message boards openly share information about various shooting ranges. And so, after many years of living in Switzerland 🇨🇭, I started to question my belief.

Last night, I took things to another level and went to a shooting range for the first time. I used a rifle and a pistol. 

The experience was not at all what I was expecting. People of various ages were present. There were many women present. It’s a sport like any other where training and practice (and BREATHING - who knew?) are necessary. 

I was scared, no doubt. But ended up dedicating a large part of my time to theory and safety. Another huge chunk of time went toward finding the right position and alignment before shooting the rifle. 

I must include that my instructor is an excellent teacher. He was very patient in explaining the historical context of guns in Switzerland, changing perceptions, and of course safety & theory. 

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