"It didn't make me feel like a big man, or repulse me either. It was just fun." - matt
Exactly the same here. Target shooting is great fun as long as saftey guidelines are adhered to.
Just a few weeks ago I spent all day taking photos at the "World Down the Line" Clay target World Championships and it was great fun. Just like any other social group you would meet, no macho people at all and it was great to talk to all the lady shooters.
P.S: I remember having a ball when I was young and my Dad & I used to target shoot in the backyard with the ol' Air Gun.
Mike.B.