So today I decided to finally figure out that weird gun-looking thing gathering dust in the corner – the Range Blaster. Heard it packs a punch but sprays ink all over creation if you're dumb like me. Figured I'd share how my first try went, step by messy step.

Step 1: Actually Finding the Thing & Trying Not to Blow Myself Up

First things first, I dug the Range Blaster out from under a pile of old Squiffer gear. Thing felt heavy! Like, holding a mini-cannon heavy. Kinda intimidating. I fumbled with it for a sec, found the main trigger, and just stared at it. Do I point this down the range or...? Played it safe, pointed the barrel at the marked target wall far away. Didn't trust myself anywhere near people yet, totally a good call.

Step 2: Loading Up Like a Total Rookie

Next was figuring out the ink tank. Saw this slot on the back. Felt like trying to plug in a USB – took me three tries to get it seated right. Slapped it in, heard a click. Prayed it wouldn't leak everywhere. Grabbed the pump handle thingy underneath. Pumped it once. Twice. Felt the pressure build? Honestly, no clue, just kept pumping a few times until it felt stiff. Probably overdid it, my luck.

Step 3: My First Shot Was Pure Chaos

Okay, big moment. Aimed as best I could down the range. Heart pounding a bit, felt silly. Pulled the trigger. WHOOSH. Loud! Ink went flying – so much ink. It splatted wide, hitting way more of the wall than I meant. More like a giant blob than a precise shot. Recoil nearly knocked the thing out of my hands! Definitely need a firmer grip next time. Way firmer. Total chaos. Paint everywhere.

Step 4: Trying to Control the Splat Zone (Failed)

Encouraged by actually firing the darn thing (and not hitting the ceiling), I pumped again quickly. Aimed at a different spot. Slightly smaller pull this time? Tried to control it. Ink still went wild. Not quite the first blast, but still a huge splat. Realized this isn't a point-and-click tool. It covers areas. Need space. Lots of space. Trying to be precise felt impossible right then. Just painted big patches.

Step 5: Getting Some Kind of Rhythm (Sort Of)

Started getting a tiny rhythm going. Pump, aim roughly at a zone, fire, BOOM big splat. Move slightly. Pump again. Aim slightly different. Fire, BOOM. Repeat. Still wasting tons of ink, no real control, and my arms were getting tired from holding this beast and dealing with the kickback. But hey, I was consistently making big, messy splats on the wall! Learned it needs constant pumping, and it's all about zoning, not sniping.

The Aftermath

So yeah, the Range Blaster is no joke. Learned the hard way:

• Pump it every time you shoot.
• Hold on TIGHT because it kicks like crazy.
• Stand back, give yourself room – it sprays everywhere.
• Aiming for spots? Forget it, this thing paints zones.
• You're gonna waste ink at first. Lots.

My practice range wall looks like a paint monster exploded. But I didn't ink myself or take out a light fixture, so call it a win? Mostly just proved I got a lot of practicing ahead. Maybe start smaller... nah, where's the fun in that? Practice makes... messy!