Mr. Martin. Yes, sir—the sharp crack of it.

Mr. Ball. Are you familiar with guns?

Mr. Martin. Yes.

Mr. Ball. Did you ever fire a rifle?

Mr. Martin. Yes, sir.

Mr. Ball. Do you own a rifle?

Mr. Martin. Yes.

Mr. Ball. You have been hunting, I suppose?

Mr. Martin. I just returned.

Mr. Ball. You've shot high-powered rifles, have you?