Sec 1 Air Pistol Training Course

On 10 July 15, my squadmates and I went to HomeTeamNS @ Bukit Batok for our Air Pistol Training Course. It was my first time going to a shooting range and handling a weapon. I was very excited but nervous at the same time.

The friendly instructors started the course with a safety briefing and pistol-handling lesson.

After the briefing, we tried shooting with empty pellets while seated. We then loaded our pellets and shot. The sound of a loaded gunshot was way louder than anyone had expected. Many of us literally jumped in our seats. Despite the initial shock, we found it to be very exciting.

To make it more challenging, the instructors encouraged us to try shooting while standing up. It was much more difficult taking a shot standing up than sitting down. I found it difficult to have a firm and steady grip on the pistol as it seems to be heavier than before.

What made this shoot even more exciting was how my squad mates and I helped one another in the process. We were constantly encouraging one another during the course. I realised that we could count on each other in times of need.

All in all, I had a lot of fun in the course. It is a memorable event for me and I would definitely attend this course again if I am given a chance. I aim to get Marksman for my next classification shoot.

Written by:

Cdt (NPCC) Nur Aisyah Bte Abdul Jalil

Cdt (NPCC) Chuah Wan Hooi

Cdt (NPCC) Matilda Yang Min

Cdt (NPCC) Rafhanah Syazana Bte Shamsul

Cdt (NPCC) Ang Yun Jia Vanessa

Cdt (NPCC) Mu’adz B Adbul Jabar

Cdt (NPCC) Siti Nadzirah Bte Mohammed Z