strangenh
NES Member
Today a co-worker of MrsStrangeNH said he'd like to learn to shoot a gun.
I think this is a subject that deserves considerable thought. I'm not one of those that thinks it's OK to just go out there with a newbie and have them shoot a gun.
There's a lot of introspection that needs to happen first. Shooting your first gun can bring up deep emotions, from fear to regret.
Ultimately, it's important that it go well, but also it's key there be nothing negative; no regrets. No thinking, "That was horrible; how could I do that!" No second guessing. No, "I wish I could take that back."
So I feel that starting with a Jennings is part of a good foundation.
At 25 yards, a new shooter can hit a Jennings 25 handily with a 9mm carbine and feel little remorse as it shatters.
Eventually, you can work the shooter up to hitting a Raven or Lorcin with a .308 at 100 yards.
The shooting sports represent something of a cultural hurdle for many new entrants. It is upon us to ensure each newbie makes it over the hurdle where budget is all that matters.
I think this is a subject that deserves considerable thought. I'm not one of those that thinks it's OK to just go out there with a newbie and have them shoot a gun.
There's a lot of introspection that needs to happen first. Shooting your first gun can bring up deep emotions, from fear to regret.
Ultimately, it's important that it go well, but also it's key there be nothing negative; no regrets. No thinking, "That was horrible; how could I do that!" No second guessing. No, "I wish I could take that back."
So I feel that starting with a Jennings is part of a good foundation.
At 25 yards, a new shooter can hit a Jennings 25 handily with a 9mm carbine and feel little remorse as it shatters.
Eventually, you can work the shooter up to hitting a Raven or Lorcin with a .308 at 100 yards.
The shooting sports represent something of a cultural hurdle for many new entrants. It is upon us to ensure each newbie makes it over the hurdle where budget is all that matters.