I've owned a few rifles over the years and dabbled with pistols at the range. But lately, with all the chaos—election drama, the FBI talking about potential terrorist threats, the WEF predicting cyber doom, and Hurricane Helene isolating the kids from civilization—it felt like the universe was telling me, “You need a shotgun!”
Enter the Mossberg 590 Shockwave: a shotgun that looks straight out of an action movie with its bird’s head grip. Practical? Eh, not really. Cool? Absolutely. Finding a place to shoot it was its own adventure since most indoor ranges insist on a shoulder stock. Challenge accepted.
Then, I decided to up my game and add a pistol to the mix. After some research and drooling over reviews, I landed on the Glock 45 Gen 5. Why? Because it’s got the perfect blend—the compact grip of the Glock 19 paired with the full-size frame of the Glock 17. Basically, the best of both worlds.
First step: safety lesson. Check. Next: the range. With the iron sights, I was hitting my target at 15 feet every time. But when I upgraded to a red dot sight? Game. Changer. I was putting bullets through bullet holes and even grouping shots at 30 feet. Who knew shooting could be this satisfying?
Now, shooting has turned into a bit of a family affair. Luca got so into it that we surprised him with his own Glock for his birthday. Let’s just say the range is our new happy place. As with any sport, the goal is simple—get better, have fun, and maybe channel a little bit of John Wick while we're at it.
