
I Shot Two Quarters
Hi everyone, I wanted to post a blog but couldn’t really think of anything (considering I haven’t gotten any new coins recently) but then I remembered: back in the summer, I went to this camp which had a shooting range. They had some rifles but the sights were nowhere near accurate except for one gun which was almost dead on. They had a few shotguns too, but you had to score over 20 on 10 targets (you get five shots a target) to shoot one once. I got to shoot the shotgun cuz I shot the targets. Anyways, I was bored of shooting cans and targets. Then I had an idea. What if I put coins up on the ledge and try to shoot them? So I started trying to shoot the coins whenever I could. I tested out all the guns (there were 9) and found out which ones were the most accurate. Turns out gun 4 was the most accurate, so I used that one. But there was a problem. If I tried to shoot the coin but missed (which happened a lot) then the coin would fall off the ledge and I had to set it back up after all of my shots (I had five shots each time). So I decided to put up two quarters so I had two tries. But that means I had three extra shots. So I shot the target for practice, then tried shooting the coins. A friend also tried to shoot them (one time he got 3 bullseyes and two 9 points [the circle outside the bullseye] so I thought he would be able to shoot the coins but he gave up after a little bit). But I kept trying. I must have shot at least 15 times (which means 75 bullets) before I finally hit a quarter. The first one I hit should be the first picture. I didn’t shoot the middle, but I did hit the rim (which bent it). So I kept trying to shoot the middle (I wanted to see if the bullet would puncture the coin). After a few more attempts, I shot the coin straight in the middle of George Washington’s face which means I hit the middle of the quarter. The bullet went through, and I picked up the coin. It looked really cool and the part that got punctured was sharp and poky. I was really happy after that (although I tried shooting a nickel but failed). That coin should be the second picture under this blog. Can someone tell me if shooting coins is legal? Because I don’t think it is (but I did it anyway). Thank you guys for reading, and I’ll see ya!
Comments
user_80121
Level 3
At least I'm not the only one who can shot good
Mal_ANA_YN
Level 5
Very interesting way to create unique numismatic items :) Be sure to send it in for grading :)
CoinCollector7777
Level 5
Never thought about that before… unfortunately, I can’t spend anything as I’m saving up my money.
Kepi
Level 6
Very cool and good shootin'! haha ; )
AC coin$
Level 6
Hopefully, as read, the coins weren't worth keeping. You have a sharpshooter's eye. I believe shooting US currency might be illegal. Again I am no authority about it. Be a great collector.
I. R. Bama
Level 5
I believe the boy is ready to go turkey hunting!
Rebelfire76
Level 4
Just hoping these weren’t quarters worth keeping. Lol. It is nice target practice though.
Golfer
Level 5
Nice shot. I've seen all kinds of coins turned in rings and other jewelry items. Coins made into trick two heads coins etc. I don't think putting a hole in a coin is a problem. Seen plenty of holed coins also. How the hole got in the coin shouldn't matter. Nice holed coin !
Longstrider
Level 6
Great idea. Way to practice to get your skill level up. Nice shot. It is likely illegal to destroy coins. Everything is illegal. Who cares? Thanks.
CoinCollector7777
Level 5
Lol
I. R. Bama
Level 5
Never read a blog like this here before, lol! We are usually trying to save coins, not wreck them. Sounds like fun though, you are quite the deadeye!
CoinCollector7777
Level 5
True lol but they’re only 25 cents…
Mike
Level 7
That's good shooting. Great idea. Me I love to shoot.As saved my life once. Only because I had a gun on me.
CoinCollector7777
Level 5
Sadly I can only shoot when I got to camps because I can’t get a gun and I wouldn’t have anywhere to shoot it.