I hope this is not a horse that has been beat to death as I am an FNG here!
Since I am fortunate enough to stand on my rear deck and shoot safely I very often step out and empty a magazine or 2 of target ammo just because I can.
Whether I shoot 20 rounds or 200 I am compelled, no commanded, to break out the cleaning gear and make the pistol/revolver/rifle, whatever, clean as a whistle and properly lubricated to go back into service immediately.
Is it really as necessary as I make it out to be even if I just pop off 10 rounds?
Coming from the military background as I do, I have always believed, with reason, that the next time I touch that weapon my life depends on it being ready for extended high volume engagement. I would imagine those in LEO must feel the same. Maybe more so! I know it's not a bad thing, but;
How do most of you deal with this?
Am I just being OCD?
Since I am fortunate enough to stand on my rear deck and shoot safely I very often step out and empty a magazine or 2 of target ammo just because I can.
Whether I shoot 20 rounds or 200 I am compelled, no commanded, to break out the cleaning gear and make the pistol/revolver/rifle, whatever, clean as a whistle and properly lubricated to go back into service immediately.
Is it really as necessary as I make it out to be even if I just pop off 10 rounds?
Coming from the military background as I do, I have always believed, with reason, that the next time I touch that weapon my life depends on it being ready for extended high volume engagement. I would imagine those in LEO must feel the same. Maybe more so! I know it's not a bad thing, but;
How do most of you deal with this?
Am I just being OCD?