A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by Mr.Shome » Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:14 am

Humble apologies for this late reply. Logged in today after a very long time and saw your beautiful message. I hope, I have not already fallen victim to your fiery definition 'Kill.... kills you'. A humble suggestion after reading your about your problems to continue with shooting, try not to let your passion take a backseat to the challenges life throws.

Happy New Year in advance Doctor Saab πŸ’ͺ🀝 πŸ™
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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by drlizard » Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:34 pm

Mr.Shome wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:14 am
Humble apologies for this late reply. Logged in today after a very long time and saw your beautiful message. I hope, I have not already fallen victim to your fiery definition 'Kill.... kills you'. A humble suggestion after reading your about your problems to continue with shooting, try not to let your passion take a backseat to the challenges life throws.

Happy New Year in advance Doctor Saab πŸ’ͺ🀝 πŸ™
Hey! I saw your reply by chance just now.. I dunno why I didn't see a notification for it. Anyway, your kind words are greatly appreciated .. Thank you so much!!
I'm down but not out.. And I'm very stubborn. I'll return to shooting again as soon as life permits me. This sport has given me so much, that I cannot think of quitting.
A job provides food for the stomach, but a passion is food for the soul.

The "kill time before time kills you" thing means "keep doing stuff before your time is up and you die".
It means don't sit around idly, but rather kill time (timepass) by doing something constructive or learning something new...before your time comes... Coz time kills all of us in the end. Until that day, keep killing time with new interests and hobbies that add value to your life.

Your words have strengthened my resolve. As soon as I can manage it, I'll return to the way of the rifle.

Love and regards, mere dost.

RKBA FTW !!!
"Kill time before time kills you"
- Dr Ankur Baruah

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by Mr.Shome » Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:01 pm

BINGO! Your passionate and enthusiastic words are highly motivating and speak volumes about your never-say-die spirit. Too humbled to say anything more. It's delightful to bond with folks over common interests, especially given that our tribe is shrinking.

Regards and BANG away!
Mil Sake Aasani Sey Uski Khwaish Kisko hai. Zid toh uski hai, jo muqaddar mein likha he nahin

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by rahulbdelhi » Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:53 pm

drlizard wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:34 pm
Mr.Shome wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:14 am
Humble apologies for this late reply. Logged in today after a very long time and saw your beautiful message. I hope, I have not already fallen victim to your fiery definition 'Kill.... kills you'. A humble suggestion after reading your about your problems to continue with shooting, try not to let your passion take a backseat to the challenges life throws.

Happy New Year in advance Doctor Saab πŸ’ͺ🀝 πŸ™
Hey! I saw your reply by chance just now.. I dunno why I didn't see a notification for it. Anyway, your kind words are greatly appreciated .. Thank you so much!!
I'm down but not out.. And I'm very stubborn. I'll return to shooting again as soon as life permits me. This sport has given me so much, that I cannot think of quitting.
A job provides food for the stomach, but a passion is food for the soul.

The "kill time before time kills you" thing means "keep doing stuff before your time is up and you die".
It means don't sit around idly, but rather kill time (timepass) by doing something constructive or learning something new...before your time comes... Coz time kills all of us in the end. Until that day, keep killing time with new interests and hobbies that add value to your life.

Your words have strengthened my resolve. As soon as I can manage it, I'll return to the way of the rifle.

Love and regards, mere dost.

RKBA FTW !!!
Hello @drlizard , hope you are doing good and enjoying your shooting. I had a question.
Does becoming a renowned shooter in air-weapons category( ie. 10m air pistol or air rifle) help you to get an arms license? Or do you need to qualify as a renowned shooter in firearms category?

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by sniper2014 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:14 pm

Impressed by your journey Dr Barua, & your resolve. Your story will motivate lot of gun enthusiasts no doubt. Best wishes.

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by drlizard » Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:12 pm

rahulbdelhi wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:53 pm

Hello @drlizard , hope you are doing good and enjoying your shooting. I had a question.
Does becoming a renowned shooter in air-weapons category( ie. 10m air pistol or air rifle) help you to get an arms license? Or do you need to qualify as a renowned shooter in firearms category?
Hello there, my friend. Sorry for the very late reply. I hadn't logged in for a long time and even if I did visit IFG, there's a chance I had not noticed the notification. As far as your query is concerned, I cannot say with 100% coincidence that qualifying in air rifle events will guarantee an arms license. However two things are working in your favour.
1. One of my friends had qualified at 10 metres but didn't make it in the 50 metres prone smallbore rifle event that year. However he applied for an arms license and eventually recieved it. The next year he competed in prone again and this time he qualified at the Nationals, becoming a Renowned Shot in firearms also.

2. There's no mention of this in the Arms Act. I think a Renowned Shot is a Renowned Shot, regardless of whether he shoots Air rifles or firearms. I maybe wrong but I don't remember any rules from the Arms Act that says one needs to be a firearm shooter to get a firearms license. Besides, the licensing authority and the police don't know or understand much about these sort of issues anyway.

I hope this helps.
Best regards.
"Kill time before time kills you"
- Dr Ankur Baruah

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by drlizard » Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:27 pm

sniper2014 wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:14 pm
Impressed by your journey Dr Barua, & your resolve. Your story will motivate lot of gun enthusiasts no doubt. Best wishes.
Hello!! Sorry about the late reply. Thank you so much for your kind words. I was having a bad day and seeing your comment just brightened it up!
Much much appreciated!
I certainly hope I inspire someone.. it'll add to our ranks...like that old saying, the more the merrier!!
Best regards and cheers my friend!!
"Kill time before time kills you"
- Dr Ankur Baruah

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Re: A beginner's journey..and the steps involved.

Post by rahulbdelhi » Thu Oct 24, 2024 8:17 pm

drlizard wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 21, 2024 5:12 pm
rahulbdelhi wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:53 pm

Hello @drlizard , hope you are doing good and enjoying your shooting. I had a question.
Does becoming a renowned shooter in air-weapons category( ie. 10m air pistol or air rifle) help you to get an arms license? Or do you need to qualify as a renowned shooter in firearms category?
Hello there, my friend. Sorry for the very late reply. I hadn't logged in for a long time and even if I did visit IFG, there's a chance I had not noticed the notification. As far as your query is concerned, I cannot say with 100% coincidence that qualifying in air rifle events will guarantee an arms license. However two things are working in your favour.
1. One of my friends had qualified at 10 metres but didn't make it in the 50 metres prone smallbore rifle event that year. However he applied for an arms license and eventually recieved it. The next year he competed in prone again and this time he qualified at the Nationals, becoming a Renowned Shot in firearms also.

2. There's no mention of this in the Arms Act. I think a Renowned Shot is a Renowned Shot, regardless of whether he shoots Air rifles or firearms. I maybe wrong but I don't remember any rules from the Arms Act that says one needs to be a firearm shooter to get a firearms license. Besides, the licensing authority and the police don't know or understand much about these sort of issues anyway.

I hope this helps.
Best regards.
Thanks @drlizard for sharing the info.

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