I am a trained shotgunner I am, I am

TheKlawMan · November 2, 2012, 02:08 AM

I received a copy of my Marine Corps personnel file that I had requested to back up a benefits claim. I had to prove that I was in the Republic of Vietnam. One of the few records I gleaned from it showing presence in RVN was a record of completing the shotgun familarizaation course at a range called "MCAS, Chu Lai, RVN". I don't even remember ever shooting a shotgun in the Corps, but I recall shooting an M-16 out at the bomb dump. I wish I could recall what I shot.

scottd913 · November 2, 2012, 10:38 AM

i was trained in proper shotgun safety and proficiency by a marine corp. drill instructor... i called him papaw...somehow i will never forget that, does that count?

dalecooper51 · November 2, 2012, 11:04 AM

Some days I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast, let alone something decades ago.

BigJimP · November 2, 2012, 12:49 PM

Ok, I hear you ...............now go prove it to me on a Trap Field ....( and they aren't even shooting back at you ...)....

TheKlawMan · November 2, 2012, 06:52 PM

The mind ages quickly. I remember going to the bomb dump for weapons familiarization twice. Once was with the recently released m-16 and I thought the other was the M-60 machine gun. So much form my combat readiness.

BigJimP · November 2, 2012, 07:27 PM

I was out shooting Skeet today ...and managed a nice 97 ...( out of 100 ) not 200, so quit you're laughing ....

So there is hope for you ...because if I can do it ...anyone can do it ( even a Marine...)

TheKlawMan · November 2, 2012, 10:39 PM

But Jim, I hear the targets take one look at you and break from fright.

Pistolgripshotty · November 3, 2012, 05:20 AM

I hear the corps are interesting...lol

BigJimP · November 3, 2012, 04:14 PM

Ok, ....that is probably true ....

TheKlawMan · November 4, 2012, 05:03 PM

Just a bunch of fun guys

November 2, 2012, 02:08 AM	#1
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	I am a trained shotgunner I am, I am I received a copy of my Marine Corps personnel file that I had requested to back up a benefits claim. I had to prove that I was in the Republic of Vietnam. One of the few records I gleaned from it showing presence in RVN was a record of completing the shotgun familarizaation course at a range called "MCAS, Chu Lai, RVN". I don't even remember ever shooting a shotgun in the Corps, but I recall shooting an M-16 out at the bomb dump. I wish I could recall what I shot. Last edited by TheKlawMan; November 2, 2012 at 02:16 AM.

November 3, 2012, 05:20 AM	#8
Pistolgripshotty Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 184	I hear the corps are interesting...lol __________________ *12 Gauge Fury!*

November 2, 2012, 10:38 AM	#2
scottd913 Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2012 Location: Texas ... north of houston, east of el paso Posts: 215	i was trained in proper shotgun safety and proficiency by a marine corp. drill instructor... i called him papaw...somehow i will never forget that, does that count?

November 2, 2012, 11:04 AM	#3
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 305	Some days I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast, let alone something decades ago.

November 2, 2012, 12:49 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	Ok, I hear you ...............now go prove it to me on a Trap Field ....( and they aren't even shooting back at you ...)....

November 2, 2012, 06:52 PM	#5
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	The mind ages quickly. I remember going to the bomb dump for weapons familiarization twice. Once was with the recently released m-16 and I thought the other was the M-60 machine gun. So much form my combat readiness.

November 2, 2012, 07:27 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	I was out shooting Skeet today ...and managed a nice 97 ...( out of 100 ) not 200, so quit you're laughing .... So there is hope for you ...because if I can do it ...anyone can do it ( even a Marine...)

November 2, 2012, 10:39 PM	#7
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	But Jim, I hear the targets take one look at you and break from fright.

November 3, 2012, 04:14 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	Ok, ....that is probably true ....

November 4, 2012, 05:03 PM	#10
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	Just a bunch of fun guys