In May MrsWombat and I drove down to Atlanta and had a chance to experience life in the 'real world' where I was able to carry the Walther PPS. The PPS proved itself as easy to carry in my IWB holster, however we had to cut our planned trip a little short and missed the chance to go to the Aquarium and Coca Cola world.

 

Therefore we took the opportunity to fly down for a long weekend break during this last weekend and do some sight seeing and catch up with a friend. I was surprised to find we had to walk through metal detectors to enter the Aquarium, Coca Cola World and the CNN headquarters - I guess they are serious about their no firearm policy! CNN had plenty of armed police and security guards around and all three places made more than a token effort to ensure weapons were not carried in.

 

The highlight of the trip was the opportunity to head out to a 100 yard outdoor range - it was free to use and mostly deserted.

 

 

There was one other couple there when we arrived, and after they left two other individuals arrived. All pleasant, professional and safe. My friend had brought along just a small sample of his 'toys' which included Springfield XDM, M&P with Apex Trigger, and two Glocks - one with around $500 of aftermarket trigger and barrel that he uses in 3 gun competitions. I have to say the Glock 17 with the trigger/barrel was very nice!

 

 

After the warm up with the pistols I switched over to his AR-15 - my first time shooting and I learnt that if I blade my upper body rather than standing front on then I get a nice bruise on my shoulder! I know better for next time.

 

 

The best part was trying my friend's Remington 700 Police Special with 20" barrel and 18x scope. After some warm up at 50 yards we moved the target to 100 yards and I managed some nice groups. The 5 shots below in the red square were at 100 yards!

 

 

My friend was able to collect me from my hotel, with the firearms in the car and not having to worry about taking a direct route from home to the range.

 

Now if only NJ had similar common sense laws!

 

TheWombat

Looks like you had a great time and shot some nice toys. Congrats..

Nice report Wombat. And nice shooting!

Good shooting! I hear America is beautiful this time of year.