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Mezzer wrote: Hey Dragonkid (great screen name )

Don't let this get you down buddy. There is no reason why you cannot enjoy your shooting within the controlled environment of your local club and there are ample opportunities / challenges for self-improvement there alone.
Let's face it ... every one of us could do with bumping our scores up and it takes a lot of time and focus in order to achieve this ... all of which may help you overcome your condition. In addition, clubs are always looking for volunteers to assist in projects etc and this is an area where everyone, no matter how physically able they are can contribute. I know it's easy for me to say but keep yourself busy, focused and if nothing else ... stay positive!

If ever you need to talk to someone - just pm me okay.

Mezzer

jmc67 wrote:I shot at Bisley as a member of the NRA for about 4 years using club guns before I went down the route of getting my FAC and my own guns, so should definitely be an option. Was great for trying out different disciplines to help me figure out what I wanted to do.

dragonkid wrote:

Mezzer wrote: Hey Dragonkid (great screen name )

Don't let this get you down buddy. There is no reason why you cannot enjoy your shooting within the controlled environment of your local club and there are ample opportunities / challenges for self-improvement there alone.
Let's face it ... every one of us could do with bumping our scores up and it takes a lot of time and focus in order to achieve this ... all of which may help you overcome your condition. In addition, clubs are always looking for volunteers to assist in projects etc and this is an area where everyone, no matter how physically able they are can contribute. I know it's easy for me to say but keep yourself busy, focused and if nothing else ... stay positive!

If ever you need to talk to someone - just pm me okay.

Mezzer

So what you are saying is that I can still shoot within my club, and just keep on using the clubs firearms until my condition get better, then apply for FAC? So I am allow to keep shooting as long as I am doing it within my club, or any other clubs. But I just can't buy my own gun until I can get my FAC?

So looking at it in the positive way. That's good in a way if that is the case. I can save money up for a few really good guns once I can get my FAC and at the mean time just hire the club's gun for now and keep on saving money.

paxtond wrote:I don't believe depression is a real illness, more a state of mind.

I was feeling rely down a couple of years ago after a split from a ex partner.
Doctors are quick to prescribe pills and medication but it was good friends and enjoyable pass times that made me feels better.

Enjoy shooting at the club make some good friends down there, I find shooting is a nice break from the grind of life and possibly when I'm happiest.

I'm sure your feel better soon, and when you do get that application in.

If your clubs like mine, members are fighting over newbies to make friends with, my first bisley shoot I must have shot about 9 different rifles and not a single person would take a penny for the ammo I used, I don't think I've ever been welcomed to a sport in such a way

dragonkid wrote:paxtond: Thanks for the encouragement. So it is not so bad to be a new member of a club. sign92

tackb: You are right it is really an illness. I am not in any mood to eat, sleep or do anything. I actually sleep 4 times a day. And I also have nightmare every time I go to sleep. This is a bit private, but I don't even have any mood to touch my wife.

But luckily I have 2 ferrets which seems to help me smile sometimes. Because they are just so adorable. :lol: