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Last Saturday my younger brother and I woke up very early to attend an all-day concealed weapons permit (CWP) course. We’d both been meaning to get our CWP for some time, and he stumbled upon an instructor in his area on Next Door. Wanting to knock it out before college football season begins, we decided it was the perfect time to learn to be certified killing machines.
In all seriousness, the course was extremely informative—and sobering. Owning any firearm is a huge responsibility, as misuse of the weapon can result in injury and death—including to yourself!
I’d always understood that in the abstract, but taking the course and handling a firearm really drove that home. Our instructor really pounded into us two things: situational awareness and practice.
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The Portly Politico 
My friend Tina, in North Carolina, just got her CWP a few months. A farmer she knew let her practice on his land. Tina is 75 yrs. old.
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Good for Tina! And good for the farmer. I’m trying to think if there is a way I can safely reinforce my shed’s back wall for target shooting. That’s the back of my property, and while there’s a good woodline between the shed and my neighbors on the next street, I don’t want any bullets zinging through their living rooms! It might just be easier to find a generous farmer like your friend Tina, and go plinking at his place.
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I’m sure you could come up with something but are you allowed to discharge firearms in city limits? Can’t here.
How’s Murph doin’???
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Oh, good point. I’d need to ask Chief. He could probably recommend places to shoot.
Murphy is doing well! We just walked down to the Lamar Health & Wellness Fair. She got some pets and attention. We got home and she drank a bunch of water, then passed out panting on the kitchen floor, haha. She’s now sleeping near my desk.
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Please do check – don’t want to see any stories about Lamar!!! (lol)
Give her an ear scratch for me.
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Haha, I will do both. She’s moved from sleeping near my desk to sleeping looking out the mudroom door to the yard. I think it might be time to go out for a bathroom break.
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Just a quick update! Remember the horror items the man in Canada bought? This is the auction for all those horror scenes, figures, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMFybhlRVRk
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