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Yes, I own a .22 caliber rifle and a 9mm handgun and use them for sporting purposes. I actually work for a company in the shooting sports industry. There are even trained employees on site trained in safety and proper handling techniques. I use them only for sport (in a designated range) but do not lock them up. Respect your firearms and treat them as if they were always loaded. The ammo for each firearm is stored in a separate location. I have never used a firearm in self defense and don't plan to. No small children are in the home.

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I have heard that for someone switching careers, esp. those of us in this age group or older, that the path of least resistance is to find something at lease somewhat related to your "core" career OR something that you are passionate about or have done on a part time or volunteer basis. To do otherwise, as I have tried briefly in health care (if no previous background), requires a lot more effort and selling of yourself. In terms of continuing education, online classes save a lot of time, gas etc. and may be less disruptive to a current job. When I will retire, who knows? We are working w/ a financial planner to try to help answer that. Best guess now is 68-70, but may continue to work reduced hours after that.

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