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Teach a kid to shoot
Author: admin
Jun 17, 2009
(4 comments)
As hunters and shooters, it's our responsibility to introduce the young people in our lives to the sport. Of course, the the time is right when the kid shows some interest and wants to check it out.
Recently we took my 10 year old niece, Lily Meadows, to the
Basalt, Colorado public shooting range
for her first lesson in shooting a .22. Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Glenn were there to show their support and cheer her on.
Safety was the number one concern. Lily learned the parts of the gun, safe handling and shooting range etiquette. She was enthusiastic and a great student and quickly took to the
Winchester Model 90
.22 long caliber
pump action rifle. Lily blasted the target with the accuracy of young eyes and steady hands. A chip off the block.
I can safely say that we recruited a lifelong shooter and maybe someday Lily will join Grandpa and me on a hunt.
COMMENTS
Sue, You are right! It was enjoyable to see Lily take an interest, and then, frosting on the cake, get almost 100% of her shots (15 to 20 all told,) in the target! We are hoping this is the beginning of a lifelong interest in the shooting sports for her. Thanks, Sue and Glenn, for your big part in making this a family fun day for all of us and for posting this story.
Leighton and Julie Bookhout Posted At 6/23/2009 09:25 AM
Thanks guys. We all had a lot of fun that day. It was a good family affair.
Sue Melus Posted At 6/19/2009 10:37 AM
Sue,
It is great seeing the young people getting involved! Without them our passion, desire, and love for the hunting and shooting sports will be lost.
Thanks!!!!
Matt Brimmer
Matt Brimmer Posted At 6/18/2009 10:10 AM
Having known Lily's Mom,Aunt,Grandma and Granpa for years I know that she will be an outstanding representative of the outdoor sports we all enjoy. Ethics,conservation and safety have always been top priority of her mentors.
Charlie Posted At 6/18/2009 06:04 AM
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