black rifle memories

These damn rifles have affected our lives in many ways, to be sure.

I post this pic here, because i know a lot of guys here will understand. It is a old polaroid of me receiving my “rifle expert” badge from the Battalion CO in U.S.M.C. boot camp in 1979.

I was 17 years old, and platoon high shooter.
This is one of the proudest, and defining moments of my life. (i’m the handshaker)

boatclyde

…and thus starts the attraction.

My nephew just joined the Marines. I think it is going to do him some good. He needs the discipline and direction.