Yes! They pay you to shoot! However, because they pay you to shoot, you have to be tested to ensure you can shoot the rifle. Choice is limited to one rifle and 20 bullets. 12 during daytime condition and 8 during the night.
Hee, went back to reservist for SAR 21 familarization shoot. Overall, it is a good rifle to handle. Great accuracy as long the rifle is zero-ed properly. The scope and crosschairs make targeting easy as long the target is within the aiming circle, 100m away, anything is a dead duck. The Laser Aiming Device is a wonder as long it is properly zero-ed also. Line up the laser point with the target and it is a sure hit. It has a smaller noise signature which will be helpful in covering up location of the firer but well, if there is a comrade stuck in firefight, you may not be able to hear the shots and go to his rescue. The drawback is the heavy weight of the rifle which make carrying it a burden and well, I am not going to use it in combat also! If you are thinking that I can pick up fallen comrades' weapons, think again. My vocation needs me to be at the heart of enemy or at the outer edges of friendly forces' area of influence. I will not find any "friendly" weapons at all! There is a much heavier recoil which can be quite bad as more strength is needed and re-adjusting is needed.
Despite the good comments about the rifle, the 1.5 days were bad. Others and I had gone through the technical handling test and passed but was forced to re-take the test. Bunk is horrible and the permanent residents are the whole population of dust and rust bunnies. Hopeless camp and place to stay.
I also had some bruises on my elbows and knees which is due to the various shooting positions and the the amount of strength places on these places, which is needed to maintain the positions and holding the rifle tight and secure.
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