Why The First Time I Shot This Gun Changed My Life
About this video
Colion shares his personal origin story with firearms, describing how shooting a Taurus Millennium Pro PT140 for the first time transformed him from someone with no gun experience and limited exposure to firearms into a passionate advocate. He recounts his initial nervousness, the profound impact of that first range visit, and how shooting became an outlet during a difficult period in his life. Colion reflects on how this single experience set him on the path to his current work as a commentator and educator.
Key takeaways
- Colion explains that his first shooting experience completely changed his perspective on firearms, turning initial fear into passion after just the second shot
- He describes growing up in an environment where guns were associated only with criminals or police, which shaped his initial hesitation about firearms
- Colion emphasizes that shooting served as a positive outlet during a stressful period in his life, providing peace and escape when he needed it most
Episode details: published June 28, 2023 · 7:13 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.
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