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by Soldiernurse
Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:32 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: How old were you?
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Re: How old were you?

I was 19 years old. My weapon was an M-16, which was not by choice but the standard military issue while a recruit at MCRD, San Diego. The snapping-in & qualification range was more the proximity of Camp Pendleton. I would say the USMC PMI's were (and probably still are) the best at what they do. The M-16 of the 1980's to the M-16 A1 & A2 through the years then & now are not much different.

After 15 year gap in military service (1980/88 to 2003) and another 3+ years added before a visit to the firing range to qualify with the M-16 (A2). This time as a Soldier. Different uniform with virtually same weapon. To make a long story short... qualified expert.

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