Born in 1931 on a rock farm in eastern Kansas. Dad died when I was ten. No fun. Managed to get through college in 1953. When to the army where I fired a high powered rifle for the first time. Discharged in 1955. Went to law school on the GI Bill. You can't have much fun on $110.00 per month. Finally, shot my first shotgun at age 28. When I got out of law school, I started to pick up some guns. Got interested in doubles. After a few years, I started shooting skeet with a partner in the law firm. All the time I was getting a few more guns, mostly antique collectable. Still shooting skeet and a little trap. I'm a retired judge but sign in here as a gun club janitor.