(Shard) Fun should rhyme with gun!

[Circe]

Gun ranges are not exactly common in Sacramento, at least compared to some locations. However, that just meant those that remained had upped their game. And had certain rental options.


Shotguns, pistols, rifles, and even some fully automatic options for rent were possible. The latter with more severe munition restrictions. Not that this was what the gunbunny of Summer was operating right now. Nor did she look much like a gunbunny: denim jacket, trousers, safety goggles and earmuffs. This isn't an alluring set of attire.

Circe was familiar with plenty of calibers. But for the current plan? 22 trainer it was. And her own dolled up .45 revolver with an owl etched into the handle. It was for giving Jack a lesson in how recoil worked in the guns. The 22 trainers had pretty much none and not just to Circe. Like pellet guns could have more. The revolver? It had a kick. Which was why she demonstration shot was a single bullet, safer.


It took time for her to get the revolver in. Not for security or safety reasons, no. Because the range had a gunsmith and they'd been very eager to take a look at it. For quite a while.

[Jack Violet]

Jack had signed up for the gun carry class but had not yet attended so being invited to go shooting with the Queen was a welcome activity. Plus, what better way to get to know her better than to get her to take him to do what he assumed was a favorite activity of hers. Jack hardened his mask and entered the range.

Walking into the range he looks to find her, knowing that she would not be hard to spot. As soon as he sees her, he approaches. "Well, I am here for my shooting lesson."

[Circe]

"J man!" She gleefully greets Jack, "I shan't be contrary to teaching, for today I am Mary." She nods in amusement without using his name lest he confirms it. Iron Side, covert talk, yadda yadda, she'd not contradict their last conversation.


"So, I got 2," she holds up 2 fingers as she says that and waves her left hand towards the revolver and automatic pistols on her gun rest at the range, both are open and unloaded. One has a magazine whilst the other has a single much larger bullet. "For you to try. A trainer and something with actual oomph, so you'll know what the kick is like."


"You want to try the revolver first or the trainer first?"


If it turns out that Jack is a prodigy cowboy, she can sign-out for more 45 bullets for him to try out.

Gun stats

The 22 Trainer has +1 Equipment bonus and Strength Requirement of 1 for hitting the short range target. It has 10 shots.
The 45 Single Action Army Revolver has +3 equipment bonus and a Strength Requirement of 2, with only a single bullet currently to be loaded.

[Jack Violet]

"Jack is fine. Well Mary what do we have there?" Jack recognized one of the guns from movies but really had not handled one yet. "So which one do you recommend I try first." He states as he motions to both of the pistols. Even though he is a bit nervous, it is more of an excitement to learn a new skill.

[Asclepius]

Given his recent achievements in his training and studies, Asclepius felt it was time to have a bit of fun before any further time pushing himself to new limits. With that in mind what better place to do so then a new activity he had never tried, the gun range he had looked up online and seemed to be on of the few available in Sacramento. The one thing that stood out to him was the ability to rent a wide array of guns, meaning that if he took to the activity then future visits could be an option for him as a hobby.

He arrived in a casual outfit of jeans, plain black shirt, and boots. After looking at the wide selection of weaponry on the wall he felt best to pick a safe beginner option for his first go at shooting. However his ego would not allow him for something small like a .22 and so opted for a Colt M1911A1, something safe for him to handle but with enough kick to give him the gist of a guns typical kick and of course because the gun was a so deeply ingrained in history. He was here to learn as well, one of the many things on his to-do list that got put on the back burner was to learn how to shoot properly and so this was an appropriate two birds with one stone situation.

After the instruction and spiel about the health and safety on the range, followed up by tips on how to handle and load the firearm and finally paying for the experience, he made his way to the range to take a spot. Making his way through to the range, carrying his tray that held his ammo and gun, he was greeted by the sight of two others that were already set up onto the range. A gentleman that seemed to be conversing with a woman that had an exotic look about her. As the Arrow past the two of them and taking the booth next to them, his eyes were drawn to the shine of a beautiful looking revolver that was on display. “Wow, apologies for the interruption but that revolver is a thing of beauty. I can only imagine the amount of money it cost to style that thing to the way it looks.” He continued on and placed his tray down at the booth. “I would reckon that it also is quite a task to clean it.” The Arrow had little to no knowledge on gun maintenance but just knew that If you wanted it to shoot right, you kept it in clean order.

[Circe]

"If you wanna learn why recoil bad for control? Revolver. If wanna learn to shoot? Target pistol," was Circe's cheerful suggestion to Jack. She was happy to let him give it a go as the target was in short range for the Target Pistol.

And some mundy gets distracted by the shiny. And he was rocking a classic Colt 45, favored backup of the Summer Queen. No customization at a quick glance as her eyes dart around the pistol. "Good, patriotic choice," she comments before smiling widely. She was about to blow the poor guys mind. "Only a couple hundred did it cost me," Circe assures the mortal. "My own time for installation is on my own dime. And the right enamel coating makes it easier to clean. No complaints, I find the cleaning as calming as I found the scroll work and parts installation."

Circe wasn't only a gun bunny, she was gun smith too. And quite proud of both. "Doesn't even interfere with performance or balance, oh ho ho ho."

She could really blow the guys mind by the fact that she crafted some of the parts herself.

[Jack Violet]

Jack was about to answer about which gun to use when the mundy asked about the gun. "I was just about to give that one a shot." Jack says with a wink knowing its a weak pun but one either way. "Nice weapon you got there as well. I am just getting into the hobby myself, what do you think of the gun you have there?"

Then when Circe makes mention that she put together the gun, "Well I knew you were a bit of a gun fan but I didn't realize you took the hobby to customizations as well. That is impressive to say the least."


Jack motions to the revolver, "Well I guess I should stop dilly dallying and try it out. Is there anything I should know before I take my first shot?"

[Asclepius]

One of the sleepers seemed to take notice of the gun he himself was bringing onto the range as he watched her eyes glance over to the pistol. “Well it is no Lee Enfield but I need to work up to something with that kind of kick. However this thing will certainly do the job for me, besides, there were many to choose from but I can't resist one of the most recognisable pistols in history.” If the condition of the gun wasn't a tell that she was an experienced gun person then her announcement clearly spelt it out. “What a bargain! Crazy how cheap you got that for, you must either know a kind soul to sell for so low or haggled like hell for that kind of price. So does that mean you got it originally as stock and poured your own love and effort into it as a restoration job? Because if so, then you have done a fantastic job.” A smile is given, he expected that the guns maintenance would be no big deal but nothing wrong with confirming his suspicions. “I should have guessed that the cleaning wasn't a big deal. Anyone walking around with a weapon like that certainly is no stranger to its maintenance and dedication that it deserves. ” Was that a subtle boast of their skill? Lets see how the gun performs first. “Well I hope we can be graced with its performance on the range then.”

The Arrow emptied the magazine out of the Colt he had rented, with it in hand, he began unboxing ammo one at a time and loading it into the magazine. He turned to the male sleeper that continued speaking. “Very brave of you to pick that one, I would be very nervous with how much time and effort went into it.” He nodded at the compliment despite the gun not being his own. “It is a rental but yes I can't disagree, it is a nice weapon. I am just getting into the hobby as well, I figured when in Rome, do as the Romans do. The abundance of firearms over here is a big difference then from across the pond.” The Arrow chuckled lightly as the male sleeper motioned to the revolver and asked for some guidance. “Yes, if you scratch it or break it, she will probably slap you.”

[Circe]

Circe gives Jack a toothy smile of approval at the gun pun. As for her craftsmanship, "My dude," she says to him with pride, "I forged and worked a lot of the metal myself. And yes, rifling a bare barrel is a bitch and a half."


Circe nods her approval at the mortal's reasoning for a Colt 45. And technically it WAS a restoration job. Dawn's Beauty just seriously cut down on the cost. "It is amazing sir, how much tender lover, care, patience," her voice is serene before going dark, "And curse laden tirades with a bristle brush will turn a rusty hunk of metal back into that," she points at her revolver.


"Tempting, but today is about luring, um, educating my friend into the world of gun," Circe quickly switches on the phrasing, "For that should be fun, by quite the ton, and we shall see after what has been won."


"Do not spin it like an Ocelot, like at all, it has a kick back," she picks up the revolver and spins it once as a demonstration. Then pops it open, "Spin only when unloaded. Safety," then she loads the round. And offer it to Jack. "Same caliber as his, fuck things up. Let me know if you want more bullets, I only packed one for demo."


Then she lets out a faux gasp as she clutches her chest. "Oh my goodness sir, shocked gasp. To think that I'd strike my friend for using a gun as a gun? Shocked gasp again," Circe is acting up to ham now, yet not quite prosciutto. "Guns get fired. Pretty gets damaged, well that's just fun to fix, recycle, or swap out," her smile turns smarmy. "And welcome to America, enjoy the guns and mania! You've only seen the tip of the iceberg for both, oh ho ho ho."

[Jack Violet]

Jack cracks at Circes reaction, "That sounds like a lot fun, I have thought about getting into forging myself, but that would be more of the blade variety."

Jack listens as Circe talks to the new guy and then listens to the instructions as he takes the gun from her. "Well Mary here I go." He says at he takes aim at the target holding it like the instructor told him to.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2026-03-23 11:49:50	Jack Violet rolls 1 to Shoot target (Dexterity3 + Firearms0 - Unskilled2) (10 Again)	3	failure

Jack feels the kickback and realizes he totally missed the target.