Arctic-Mummy on Target

arctic-mummy
Fri 1 Apr 2011 21:27
Another packed full day (no wonder I am exhausted!) Spent the morning learning about polar bear activity and how to deal with different behavious. Run is not a good option! We then spent time familiarising ourselves with the gun, and the different types of ammo we will be carrying. Bangers to scare the bears away, plastic bullets to frighten, but not hurt the bears, and slugs as a last resort when the bear is in attack mode, to protect ourselves. I am in charge of the gun, so lots of going over loading, discharging, unjamming etc etc.

Tony, and Danny then took us out into the field and we practised firing the shot gun at a cardboard target. the gun is much heavier, with a bigger kick than the one we used in the UK, and the slugs, when fired are very loud! You will be please to hear, I got all but the first shot on target!

This afternoon, we spent more time on navigation, and camp break down. We are now getting ready to go and make a new camp about 3 miles away! Will update you in the morning!

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