Stress relief and loud noises

Part of my midlife crisis has been the "new" interest in shooting. Beginning to cost a bundle because I always want a new toy. However, the fun of going to a range and trying to hit little black or red dots on paper is worth it. You tend to meet lots of nice (and strangely, polite) folks at the ranges. Most are eager to play with your toys and let you play with theirs. The $200 .22 semiauto I bought 9 months ago has been translated into 3 .22 pistols, one .22 single action revolver, a 9mm semiautomatic and a .357 revolver. Heaven only knows what new toy I will "need" next week.

Almost all of my shooting is at targets from 7 yards to 25 yards. On a good day, most rounds are within a 4" circle. On the other days, I think most of them stayed in the county. With no expectations, it is fun. Now only to find a fishing hole that will let me shoot from the boat.