Personal Statement: Manual Dexterity and Firearms?

[steveymcdubs]

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[colombianDDS]

That's awesome that you can do all. I myself have solved a cube in 36 seconds (back in my prime). I would be very skeptical about incorporating the details about gun assembly in your statement. It is a definite prime example of manual dexterity but guns just have a negative connotation associated with them; I think that 'some' admissions officers might not like that example of dexterity. So I really wouldn't suggest for you to talk about that in your personal statement.

 

[Dentman218]

I put in archery and firearms in my dexterity portion and also somewhat very lightly in my ps and have multiple interviews lined up

 

[cv103]

I talked about recreational lock picking in the manual dexterity section. I have 3 interviews so far, so it couldn't have been that much of a put-off.

 

[shootingstar7]

I think u should include it.

 

[Stacker]

Breaking down handguns aren't that hard especially if they're polymer Glock's, XD's, M&P's, HK's or AR's and AK's for that matter. Being an armorer is whole different matter. Maybe you can also mention stippling as part of the hobby. I think competition shooting (IDPA and rifle) is much more impressive than just plinking with .22's. Reassembly is not that hard. If it were impressive enough to talk about then you as might as well mention that you play with Lego's. I would only mention these things on the application and at most briefly mention it on the personal statement.

Speed solving 3x3 Rubik's cube is impressive only to people who are not enthusiasts. Ask this guy. http://www.youtube.com/user/RobH0629
He goes to Temple School of Dentistry is pretty famous for his tutorials on solving the Rubik's cube and making origami.

 

[steveymcdubs]

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[cv103]

If you can sell it, then go for it. The guide from the link doesn't look too difficult, however.

 

[sacapuntas]

To a gun enthusiast you will not gain any credibility, as they can likely do the same thing, and you may freak out a non gun enthusiast.

 

[Zbtb7]

Ymmv.