Jan 08, 2010 22:12
John was out at the outdoor shooting range, the sheltered range area was damp but thankfully devoid of snow and a little warmer than the uncovered range point had been. Toying with the Taurus Millennium Handgun John had already inspected the handgun for any barrel obstructions, dirt and debris before loading the ammunition.
Pointing the handgun downrange he keep his finger off the trigger and away from the trigger guard, lining up for the target and getting a feel for the weapon. Finally he released the safety, grasped the slide and drew it rearward. Releasing it with a satisfying click John then gripped the handgun with two hands, extended his arms fully out in front of him, lined up with the gunsight on the target and gently squeezed the trigger.
The loud crack of the gun going off three times in quick succession were only punctuated by the steady breath he released. Lowering one hand John fired the rest of the round into the other targets. It was all part of the obligatory training that Stryker had put in place early on, he liked to know his team were all prepared for all kinds of situations and that including being able to brandish a weapon with skill and ease. John wasn't a fighter at heart, he didn't like to kill unless it was necessary but he had never been adverse to the idea of killing someone before they killed him.
✝ john 'kestrel' wraith,
chris 'bolt' bradley,
✝ david 'agent zero' north,
✝ mortimer 'toad' toynbee