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Originally Posted by danp
It's a shame more kids don't have the opportunity to partake in such things, you're doing a great service.
I would imagine these days everything most kids know about guns was learned from watching movies. Now THAT is scary.
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You're right. It is scary. The answer? Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts. It's that simple. If you poll the PAFOA members I think you'll find that many of them took their first shots in Scouting. I did. The first time I pulled the trigger I hit paper and was hooked. I've never seen a Cub Scout who didn't want to shoot a bb gun. Same with the Boy Scouts and .22s. The trainers emphasize safety and fun. And that is the best way to approach it with everyone else. Explain the Four Universal Rules. Then move to grip, sight alignment, sight picture, and follow through. Then emphasize fun. Why? Because it is.
When they ask, tell them it is fun. You just told the truth.