Cool picture taken at the range

[mqqn]

Went to the range on Friday after work with some of the guys from work.

It rained while we were there, which was fine because we have a very nice range with a covered shooting area.

We were treated to a beautiful rainbow - this picture from my phone kinda fit the day:



Good friends, a nice range, and the right to own and fire our pieces!

My friend Roger's 1906 pump action .22 short - it is a sweet shooter!



My Colt .22 LR target pistol - a favorite shooter of mine.


My Marlin model 40 - I have had this one for 20 years and it still shoots and works perfectly.


Kirill with his big dog (PSL)


DesZell tries out Kirill's PSL -


Another fun day at the range.

best

mqqn

[shaymanx]

Nice! Days at the range are very therapeutic!

[T. Erdelyi]

One thing I've always enjoyed about this area is the fact that my range is my backyard, I'm in a valley surrounded by woods, makes it convenient come huntin' season.

[grunt soldier]

Looks like a good day to me brother nice pics

[jds1]

Fun stuff Andy!

Jeff

[JK Knives]

Looks like a good time! Maybe a Gathering at a range is in the future?

[KYenglish]

good times.

[protourist]

You simply can't beat a day like that. Thanks for sharing.

[mykel m]

That first pic is outstanding Andy,I love to see Old Glory waving in the wind.

Old Glory (Poem as told by the US Flag)

I am the flag of the United States of America.
My name is Old Glory.
I fly atop the world's tallest buildings.
I stand watch in America's halls of justice.
I fly majestically over institutions of learning.
I stand guard with power in the world.
Look up and see me.

I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice.
I stand for freedom.
I am confident.
I am arrogant.
I am proud.
When I am flown with my fellow banners,
my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer.

I bow to no one!
I am recognized all over the world.
I am worshiped I am saluted.
I am loved I am revered.
I am respected and I am feared.

I have fought in every battle of every war
for more than 200 years.
I was flown at Valley Forge, Gettysburg,
Shiloh and Appomattox.

I was there at San Juan Hill,
the trenches of France,
in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome
and the beaches of Normandy, Guam.
Okinawa, Korea and KheSan, Saigon, Vietnam know me,
I was there.

I led my troops,
I was dirty, battle-tested and tired,
but my soldiers cheered me
And I was proud.

America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics
And many lives have been lost
But those who would destroy me cannot win
For I am the symbol of freedom,
Of one nation
Under God
Indivisible
With liberty and justice for all.

I have been burned, torn and trampled
on the streets of countries I have helped set free.
It does not hurt, for I am invincible.

I have been soiled upon, burned, torn
and trampled on the streets of my country.
And when it's by those whom I've served in battle it hurts.
But I shall overcome for I am strong.

I have slipped the bonds of Earth
and stood watch over the uncharted frontiers of space
from my vantage point on the moon.
I have borne silent witness
to all of America's finest hours.
But my finest hours are yet to come.

When I am torn into strips and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,
When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,
Or when I lie in the trembling arms
of a grieving parent
at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,
I am proud.

MY NAME IS OLD GLORY
LONG MAY I WAVE

[mqqn]

Awesome, thank you!!!

Best

mqqn

[jds1]

Thanks for posting that Mykel.

Jeff

[mykel m]

My pleasure gents.
Thanks for the inspiring pic Andy.