How do you feel after shooting?

[Driver]

The only thing I feel after leaving the range is that I wish I had more money to by A LOT more ammo to go back in and shoot all day.

 

[jgressley2003]

Relaxed and disappointed. Disappointed because I have to pick up a bunch of casings and because I realized I just spent a bunch of money.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Every time I see a golf course, I think to myself, "build a backstop and that would make a nice shooting range". When I finish shooting, I feel relaxed, focused and satisfied. Only health issue is when my back and neck hurts from shooting prone. Lots of dry firing is fixing that.

 

[JByer323]

unbelievebly relaxed. a trip to the range does absolute wonders for my stress level. unless my gun of choice isn't running right. then i'm madder than hell.

This, without a doubt.

 

[Tryin']

Left bicep sore from the sling, cyst on leg sore from the prone, elbows bleeding from the gravel. . .

Smile on my face for days. . .

My wife loves it when I go shooting, says it puts me in a good mood for a week.

 

[teddy12b]

unbelievebly relaxed. a trip to the range does absolute wonders for my stress level. unless my gun of choice isn't running right. then i'm madder than hell.

^^ This.

 

[eldirector]

I'm usually feeling pretty relaxed, and a bit tired. A couple of hours at the range is almost like work!

That, and cold lately.

BTW: Am I the only one that keeps wet-wipes in my range bag? I hate all the powder residue on my hands afterward.

 

[Bubba]

Shooting is a completely underrated activity in terms of stress release. As long as the gun is working well and the ammo isn't disappearing too fast, how could you not feel relaxed after wards!

hmm...

...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion of your walks."

As for how I feel, usually sore and tired. I really can't think of a better feeling.

 

[cburnworth]

ditto on very relaxed,ready for a nap. of course I have as yet to use an indoor range.

 

[indymike]

As bizarre as it may sound, I am crazy thirsty after a shooting session. I cannot figure out what the hell it is. Doesn't matter if it's indoors or outdoors and whether I'm well hydrated before or not. I've tried to pin it down but it happens every damn time. I never really sweat or anything so it's not like I'm tensing up so bad that my muscles are generating heat like exercise. Whatever though, just bring a bottle water with me every time and drink the whole thing when I'm done, invariably with a hell of a grin.

 

[Deldorado]

I have this urge to blow all the blackend snot out of my nose!

 

[IMakeGum]

eldirector, I'll be carrying wet ones too....that is a good idea. There is a bathroom there, but somehow I wound up wearing the gun powder residue on my face before I made it into the bathroom to wash my hands....

oh and I just got my LTHC in the mail today...I applied last Wednesday 02/09/11! 4 business days!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!

oh ya, and I get black snot too!!