Got invited to a men's retreat this weekend by my girlfriend's father. I don't go to the church, and don't know anyone there except the dad and her brother-in-law.
I asked the dad what to bring and he said a Bible, a cot, a sleeping bag, and some guns. He said there would be range time and it was really popular among the guys.
Quite a quandary to choose which guns to bring. The dad knows nothing about guns, and English is his second language, so he was not helpful in guiding me on what kinds of guns would be appropriate. I looked at the camp and the range there is 50 yards or less, so that was helpful.
Plus, the book I was supposed to read for it was Chuck Swindoll's "Improving Your Serve". Of course I didn't have time to read it with just a few day's notice, but from what I was able to glean from it, it was focused on men not being so competitive, prideful, and focused on success.
So I decided on my Henry lever-action in .45 Colt, my Ruger Bisley in .45 Colt, Glock G19 Gen 5 MOS, and my normal carry pistol, which is a Sig P365 9mm.
I have plenty of components for .45 Colt and 9mm, and not sure if I'll be expected to let others shoot my guns and ammo, but should have enough to share with no worries. All guns are modest in value and aesthetics and not considered "barbecue guns" that would be showy or prideful, which was a concern for me.
I've never been to a Men's Retreat with range time, before. I've seen archery clinics, and knife-sharpening classes, and other similar activities, but never shooting. So no idea what is expected or normal for such an event. Probably varies quite a bit.
The church sponsoring the retreat is a smaller country church with mostly ranchers and loggers, so I think the Henry and Ruger will go over well.
Anyone ever gone to a retreat where there was shooting and range time?