“All
right, if you’re going to make your fight take your time. He’ll come shooting.
Have your gun cocked, but don’t pull until you’re sure what you’re shooting at.
Aim for his belly, low. The gun’ll throw up a bit, but if you hold it right and
wait until he’s close enough, you can’t miss. Keep cool and take your time.”
Wyatt Earp’s advice to Robert Cahill
before a gunfight.Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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“All
right, if you’re going to make your fight take your time. He’ll come shooting.
Have your gun cocked, but don’t pull until you’re sure what you’re shooting at.
Aim for his belly, low. The gun’ll throw up a bit, but if you hold it right and
wait until he’s close enough, you can’t miss. Keep cool and take your time.”
Wyatt Earp’s advice to Robert Cahill
before a gunfight.
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