Chapter 9, Essentials

John has already started the car, but he did not drive out immediately. After putting the gun back in its holster and making a deliberate remark, he finally drove the car out of the parking space

A pair of LOWA Zephyr sand-colored mid-cut hiking boots and a pair of SALOMON Assault series boots, both of which are relatively lightweight hiking shoes, yet still carry significant weight, and the soles remain rigid, making them somewhat difficult for someone accustomed to canvas shoes to adapt to

Gao Guang silently lifted a large pile of shopping bags, then said to John: "The clothes and shoes are all bought, now can we make it and leave?"

Gao Guang took the pistol, and he felt that using the word "touch" might be a mistake, but the gun in his hand captured his attention, causing him to temporarily overlook the correction of his word choice

The spotlight emitted an incomprehensible sigh. At that moment, John leaned close to the spotlight's ear and said in a barely audible voice: "If you can teach me a few tricks, I will help you buy a gun, registered under my name."

Do not count anymore, one thousand five hundred eighty-four dollars, round it to one thousand six.

John turned sideways, drew a handgun from his waist, and handed it forward, saying: "Here, feel free to touch it"

John glanced at the spotlight, then took out his phone, accessed the calculator, and after doing some calculations, raised his eyebrows in surprise and said, "You are really good at math"

However, now, in an outdoor equipment specialty store, Gao Guang was lost in thought while looking at two pairs of shoes

Why are you in such a hurry to go to the * picture * book? You can go tomorrow. In the future, you will often need to practice shooting, and soon it will become tiresome for you.

Despite the pain of spending, one must still make the purchase. Ultimately, the spotlight is on lowa, and with a resolute expression, one declares: "I will buy this pair!"

Reluctantly returning the gun to John, Gaoguang said with envy, "This is a high-end gun, really nice. How much did you buy it for?"

Several walls are filled with guns, but the highlights can only be seen and not purchased, because he lacks an identity, and naturally cannot pass the identity check required for buying a gun

What is learned from books is ultimately superficial. Now, Gao Guang truly understands this saying. He originally wanted to discuss with John whether the topic of Kimber could be considered high-end, but upon reflection, he realized that it is a topic frequently used by others and that he had seen it online. Thus, Gao Guang suddenly felt he had lost the qualification to engage in the discussion

Gao Guang is wearing a pair of classic canvas shoes from the brand Huili, which he purchased for 60 yuan. He finds these shoes to be very good, comfortable, and quite attractive

However, when walking through the ruins filled with rubble, and needing to kick open a closed door, one would not feel that the boots are too hard or too heavy. Once he becomes a PMC after the highlight, the environment he will face cannot be managed while wearing sneakers

However, when Gao Guang was in the country, he had never visited an outlet mall, because although the discounts at outlet malls are significant, the items available there are all branded goods, which are relatively expensive.

Although he was already very tired, Gao Guang still decided that he must first play with the gun at m.hetushucom.com. Otherwise, it would not be so convenient for him to find a shooting range or a gun shop to try something new.

John turned his head and glanced at Gaoguang, then raised an eyebrow in disdain and said, "Hmph, rookie"

After speaking, John patted Gaoguang on the shoulder, and Gaoguang's eyes lit up as he said softly, "It's settled then, let's go test the guns now"

Chattering incessantly, John brought Gaoguang to a shooting club

One thousand two hundred sixty-four dollars, plus three hundred twenty dollars, you owe me one thousand five hundred, um, one thousand five hundred

Just a touch

Gao Guang had five thousand dollars on him, which was a substantial amount for him. Possessing such a sum gave him ample confidence, allowing him to follow John through the entrance of the outlet.

The total cost of all the clothes on the highlight is less than fifty dollars, so Sanchez's judgment is truly spot on.

No, we cannot just go to the company like this

John was driving a Ford Explorer SUV. As the high beam was turned on and the seatbelt fastened, he casually remarked, "John, you mentioned there is a shooting club nearby our company, could you take me there to have a look first?"

John, being very attentive, helped Gao Guang carry several bags after putting away the card

It is said to be a shooting club, but it is also a gun shop. However, the indoor shooting range and the gun sales area have two separate entrances. John originally intended to go directly into the shooting range, but since he was with a prominent figure from the library, how could he not take a look at the gun shop as well

A gun shop is a paradise that brings immense pain to gun enthusiasts in China

Five thousand dollars have already been spent, with one thousand six hundred dollars, which when converted to RMB amounts to nine thousand six. To round it off, it is considered as ten thousand. The highlight was spending ten thousand on clothes, shoes, and belts, which is extravagant, too extravagant. In this lifetime, the highlight has never been this extravagant.

Gao Guang sincerely said: "I have loved guns since I was young, but gun control in China is extremely strict, and I cannot get my hands on a gun in China, so I am eager to touch a gun..."

The jacket was purchased online for 89 yuan, the T-shirt inside for 29, the sports pants for 49, and the shoes for 60, making a total of 218 yuan.

Having calculated the amount correctly, John took out his card and placed it on the counter, intending to pay for the highlight.

John looked at Gaoguang in surprise and said, "Has Kimber's advertisement reached Huaxia? You just mentioned that Huaxia has a gun ban."

This is a 1911, which feels significantly heavier in hand compared to the Glock 17, but I believe that the weight of this gun provides a very good tactile experience

A pair of shoes costs over 300 US dollars, more than 2000 Chinese yuan, which is quite painful to the wallet

John took it without hesitation, and while stuffing the money into his pocket, he said: "Alright, alright, after we finish shopping, I'll take you to shoot a few rounds. I've had enough; I don't want to hear you go on and on. Buddy, what's so fun about guns? Guns are not toys; they are tools for killing"

This is the first time in his life that someone has praised him for his mathematical skills.

Kimber Company produces a full range of semi-handcrafted 1911 pistols that are competition-grade, representing high-end products in the civilian market. They are slightly larger and heavier than the Glock 17, but the grip is much thinner, resulting in a feel that is arguably even better than that of the Glock 17

Let us go

Ah ... ...

Gao Guang was well aware that the only reason John was being so attentive was that he was waiting to learn martial arts from him. Therefore, he was genuinely worried about what John's attitude would be if he discovered that Gao Guang's skills were merely a facade and that he was truly unable to fight.

The highlight fell silent once again, and then he cautiously said: "So why don't you equip your gun with a red dot sight or a holographic sight?"

As an online military enthusiast, Gao Guang may be more familiar with this firearm than many users, even though he has never used it. However, the processes of chambering a round, disengaging the safety, and changing the magazine are ingrained in his mind, and it would be no problem for him to completely disassemble the gun into its individual parts.

At this moment, John disdainfully said, "Alright, you have already touched it, give me back the gun"

Do I look like someone who can afford a Carbot? The cheapest starts at 3,000; with 3,000, I can buy something much better

In the city of Los Angeles, it cannot be said that one cannot move an inch without a car, but it is indeed very, very inconvenient

Gao Guang felt embarrassed to speak; he thought the red dot sight was quite good. However, he did not voice this opinion. Instead, he silently took out money from his small bag, counted out sixteen one-hundred-yuan bills, and then quietly handed them to John

In the United States, it is rare for people to carry large amounts of cash, and even the one hundred dollar bill is seldom used. For purchases of items costing several tens of dollars, people typically use credit cards or checks

The result is that John is troubled by the calculations, while Gao Guang feels pained by the spending

Gao Guang was stunned for a while before saying: "So, do you have the Cabot 1911?"

Mobile payment is no longer an option, as there is no card available, and he does not want to draw attention to himself when he is not purchasing anything. Therefore, he can only ask John to settle the bill for him and will reimburse John in cash later

High-end? Don't joke around, the high-end 1911 is a Cabot, and the next level is the Cabot custom edition for clients, followed by the renowned gunsmith's handcrafted version, and then there's Kimber's high-end... what a joke.

Good gun! Competition-grade Kimber Custom II pistol, this is a good gun!

one soft shell, one hard shell jacket, two pairs of pants, a quick-dry sweatshirt, a quick-dry shirt, a dozen merino wool socks, and two sets of the cheapest yet acceptable formal attire. In fact, spending one thousand six hundred dollars on this pile of clothing is already quite cost-effective, as anything related to tactical or outdoor gear tends to be expensive.

Um, how should I put this...

An outlet is not a brand of a specific shopping mall, but rather refers to a type of shopping center characterized by a particular business model. In simple terms, it is merely a place that specializes in selling discounted goods.

Before the waiter had a chance to speak, John began to mumble