The best excuses for a 'missed target'

Ever notice how the craziest excuses come out after a missed shot? I once heard a guy claim his aim was thrown off by a squirrel. It got me thinking — what’s the most outrageous excuse you’ve heard that turned into a hilarious story? I could use some laughs around the next briefing.

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I remember a buddy claiming he missed because of a gust of wind — then we found out he was just trying to impress someone. If squirrels are causing mayhem, maybe we need to give them their own squad! What’s your take on the wildest ones you’ve heard?

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