Weapons Training

Today I became qualified on the 9mm pistol. It was pretty fun. (it only took me two attempts and some special attention from the instructor.) I hadn't played enough video games to help me with my aim. With the first five shots I hit every target, but it was downhill from there. You are required to hit 16 out of 30 targets, and on my second try I hit 20. Nothing spectacular but I passed. The targets are pop up dummies up to 50 meters away. I also had to shoot wearing my chemical mask. On top of all of that I was in full body armor, with a load bearing vest. Luckily it was only about 70 degrees. It will be alot different in Iraq.