The Annoyed Man wrote:WildBill wrote:HankB wrote:. . . a generation or two back, bullseye shooters - including some of the best - used to have a shot of whiskey before a match to "steady the nerves." The mild depressant effect of a single shot of booze seemed to improve performance. (No idea if it was ever tested scientifically.)
For the overall good of scientific research, under the proper conditions, I would volunteer for a "controlled scientific study".
Me too, but I doubt there'd be much control involved if we studied together.
Before I stste this I am in NO WAY condoning drinking and guns. There is some truth that a shot will ease the nerves. Alcohol tends to act like a muscle relaxent, that is what gives the calming affect. realesticlly, if A shot imparies you, then you should not even be drinking EVER. Before anyone asks, NO I am not for drinking and gunsm just trying to bring the awareness why this works