mine hurt...first time a tat ever hurt me and that's my fifth.... cub...no problem. He's young and strong. No alcohol. It's illegal to tat a person who's been drinking in NC.
I had mine done in Sedona,AZ. I went in for the consultation and signed the proper papers and then left while he drew up the stencil. Had a shot of tequilla but could have used something else to mellow me out.