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I’ll start with an easy regimen for Savannah, because starting out hard will only make her muscles sore. So we’ll go slowly.
But there’s something else I can teach her that won’t take as much time.
Savannah’s going to learn how to shoot.
10
SAVANNAH
“Learning to shoot a pistol safely and effectively involves a series of steps that should be followed with care and diligence.”
I stare at Falcon. “Are you reading from an instruction manual? I’ve told you. I know how to shoot.”
“This isn’t a game, Vannah. I’ve seen what failing to know your surroundings when you’re shooting can do, and you’re out of practice. I’m going to take you through every part of your pistol as if you’ve never touched on before. First of all, treat every firearm as if it’s loaded and the safety is off.”
“Okay.” My heart beats rapidly.
“Always keep the nose of the gun pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger away from the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. Got it?”
“Yes, sir.” I salute him.
“Are you going to take this seriously?” he demands.
“Yeah, of course. I’m sorry.”
“Good. This will help you be able to take care of yourself. Keep yourself safe.”
She points to the shelf full of firearms. “That small one. I’d like to try that one.”
“Nope.”
“Why not?”
“Smaller weapons tend to have harsher recoil.” He picks up a pistol. “This is a basic nine millimeter.”
He educates me on the parts of the pistol—the slide, the barrel, the trigger, the safety mechanism, and the magazine release.
“Got all that, Vannah?”
“Yes.”
“Good. What’s this?” He points to the long part of the gun.
“The barrel.”
“And this?”
“The safety.”
“This?”
“Falcon, I know them all.”
“All right. We’ll see.” He grabs what look like bulky earmuffs and construction goggles and hands them to me. “Always wear ear protection and eye protection during target practice inside. Put these on.”
I obey.
“Is the fit good?” he asks.
