This is the target from the shotgun....
This past week I had to go to the range for pre-firearms training before i go get certified as a C/O next month. The two guns that the state uses are the Smith & Wesson M&P .40 and the Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun. Prior to going to the range I had never fired a shotgun and had only fired a handgun once. After we finished with the handgun practicing, the instructors came by to look at my target and couldn't believe I had no prior firearms training. Needless to say I did VERY well according to them All of my handgun rounds hit the target in a close group except for two. The second have of the range time we got familiar with the shot guns. How to load, unload, clear, etc. We each got 10 shots with it. All 10 of my shots hit the target at 25yards and were in the zone which we were aiming. At the end of the day I was very happy with how well I had done with having no prior shooting experience.
After the day at the range, I had to work the next night. That is where i received my "change of scenery" news. As most of you know, I drive 65 miles to work...each way. It takes about $450 in gas each month. My shift premium that I make for working nights offsets most of the cost of my gas. I got a call informing me that after I get certified, I would be getting moved to day shift. I wasn't happy. Not only would i still be driving the same 65 miles, but i would also lose all that extra money I had been making. We did some negotiating and come to the agreement that I will transfer to another facility at the end of October or November, closer to home and I'll still be on night shift. Its a win win situation for me. Ill be traveling at most 25 miles to work, and ill still be making my shift premium for working nights. Here is the downside.... They prison I'll be transferring to is whats called a close-custody facility. Where I am currently is a medium custody, None of the inmates at our facility are handcuffed and can move about somewhat freely. At the new place, every inmate is escorted around in full chains, handcuffs and leg cuffs. There are way more fights and it's just an all around much more dangerous type of criminal to be around.
I'm gonna approach it with an open mind and don't judge it before I get there and see how I like it. I like a challenge. I thrive on a job that can test me mentally and physically and this just might be what I need.
***In the middle of writing this I got an awesome phone call of a great job opportunity that I have been pursuing. I hope that things pan out and i can start on a new path. I know that GOD is leading me where I'm going right now and that's all I can ask for.
