They may not admit it, but several celebrities are hunters

David Park · December 11, 2001, 11:33 AM

They may not admit it, but several celebrities are hunters

By Michael Pearce
The Wichita Eagle

In these days of frequent anti-hunting and anti-gun tirades by some celebrities, it's surprising when someone of prominence steps forward and admits a love for one or both. In these days of frequent anti-hunting and anti-gun tirades by some celebrities, it's surprising when someone of prominence steps forward and admits a love for one or both.

Recently, one of the world's best-known entertainers did just that.

Most people were surprised.

Madonna said she and husband Guy Ritchie often hunt pheasants on their rural English estate.

"I eat birds. You have more respect for things you eat when you go through, or see, the process of killing them," Madonna told BBC Radio One.

"I wear leather shoes. I eat fish, I eat chicken and I eat game. I like knowing what I'm eating and knowing the process."

Madonna also said she goes afield for more reasons than just food.

"When you're shooting, you are standing in the forest for really long periods of time, so you end up looking at the leaves and the sky and the trees and you have a lot of time to meditate," she said.

Jocelyn Stott, managing editor of Gun Games Magazine, said there are quite a few well-known celebrities who at least enjoy target shooting.

The problem is getting them to admit it.

"A lot of celebrities are afraid to come out and say they like to shoot or to hunt because they're afraid of repercussions," said Stott, whose target shooting magazine often features celebrities.

Possible "repercussions" could include being blacklisted by directors or other industry leaders opposed to the sports.

Some fear a negative reaction from the general public, she said.

"When we wanted to put Reba (McEntire) on the cover, she had no problems with it," Stott said. "But her agents and people in New York and LA were afraid people would misunderstand it because it was about the time of Columbine."

Director Steven Spielberg owns an extensive collection of fine shotguns and enjoys shooting clay targets, Stott said. She said Harrison Ford also enjoys shotgunning.

Actor Rick Schroeder is an avid hunter and target shooter who's spoken eloquently on both to the media.

Tom Selleck is well known for his love of shooting and many types of hunting.

While many professional athletes are sportsmen, several truly big sportsmen are even more dedicated than most.

Legendary NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar enjoys shooting, including cowboy-action events.

Utah Jazz great Karl Malone is a rabid target shooter and accomplished hunter.

Politically speaking, most folks know that President Bush is an avid target shooter and hunter.

Despite recent concerns for his safety, Vice President Cheney still made a South Dakota pheasant hunt with friends several weeks ago.

Had it not been for a rather busy time at his office in Washington, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was scheduled for a New Mexico elk hunt with several buddies.

Famous celebrities with a Kansas twist include billionaire Ted Turner and former President Carter.

The avid quail hunters were in Kansas several days last year to bird hunt Turner's Z Bar Ranch in Barber County.

http://web.wichitaeagle.com/content/...bs1209_txt.htm

David Scott · December 11, 2001, 02:22 PM

Actors Robert Stack and Leslie Easterbrook (Lt. Callahan in Police Academy) are avid shotgunners.

CNN anchor Lynne Russell has a CCW permit.

The Mandrell Sisters are shooters; Irlene is spokesperson for the Glock Shooting Sports Foundation.

I'm sure there are more.

LawDog · December 11, 2001, 03:08 PM

Lynne Russell is a volunteer deputy for the Fulton County Sheriff's Department. She is also a licensed private investigator and bodyguard, working part-time for the United Security Group (unpaid, so as not to be a conflict of interest with CNN).

She has studied martial arts for about 20 years, shotokan and choi kwang do, holding, if I am not mistaken, a second degree black belt.

She plays hockey, and is a certified open water SCUBA diver.

To quote a brother of mine:

Daaaaaa-amn, that's a lady!

LawDog

Ala Dan · December 11, 2001, 03:14 PM

The late Dale Earnhart Sr. was quite an avid
deer hunter; often times hunting these old'
Alabama woods with the late Neil Bonnett.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.

SW 586 · December 11, 2001, 03:34 PM

Somewhere on TFL there was a thread about Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of the rock band Aerosmith buying lots of guns at a gunshow (in Arizona I believe). Seems they're highly interested in full auto weapons.

coati · December 11, 2001, 03:47 PM

I was trying to think of something to say about Madonna and hunting. I found this thread.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...hlight=madonna

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Madonna also said she goes afield for more reasons than just food.

Oh my.

Mithirium · December 11, 2001, 04:01 PM

In Ted Nugent's book "God,Guns, and RocknRoll"
He says that Joe Perry is a good friend with whom he shoots and hunts with regularly. He also stated that Steven Tyler also shoots occasionally and that Joe and/or Steve own a couple of NFA machineguns in their homestate of New Hampshire.
Talk About Rock'N'Roll!

Sisco · December 11, 2001, 04:01 PM

In one chapter of Ted Nugent's book "God, Guns & Rock and Roll" he talks about Steven Tyler & Joe Perry target shooting with him, Perry went hunting too.

papercut · December 11, 2001, 09:45 PM

Hmm, these celebs may own guns (e.g., Lynn Russell) but that doesn't mean that they're pro-rights. In the case of Ms. Russell, I have my doubts that she would like for the rest of us to own one (no particular basis for those doubts, just a bad vibe).

OTOH, anyone who owns an NFA gun is probably on our side.

MeekAndMild · December 12, 2001, 12:19 AM

Matt Roberts, up and coming young rock musician who plays with the group Three Doors Down, is a hunter.

Celebrety shooters include Senator Fred Thompson, Arnold Schwarznegger, Joe Mantegna,Frank Stallone, Marshall Teague, Robert Stack, Leslie Easterbrook, Anne Lockhart, Erin Gray, Bill Mazeroski.

Monkeyleg · December 12, 2001, 12:43 AM

Personally, I'd rather hear a celebrity say that he/she doesn't hunt, doesn't shoot trap, skeet or sporting clays, doesn't do celebrity shoots, but keeps an AK in the house and thinks everyone should.

ATeaM · December 12, 2001, 01:39 AM

And let's not forget Snoop Dog and Dr Dre.

rock_jock · December 12, 2001, 02:17 AM

Yes, ATeaM, I forgot completely about the rap stars. Who can forget the whimsical shooting sprees of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. Those guys really knew how to pop some caps.

yankytrash · December 12, 2001, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Legendary NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar enjoys shooting, including cowboy-action events.

There's an image that won't leave my head all day today. Where's his holster ride, next to his knees?!?

Rottweiler · December 12, 2001, 10:48 AM

Stand up comedian and actor, Sinbad, is also in SASS. After watching some of his standup routines it's kinda hard to picture him in old west gear.

swampgator · December 12, 2001, 11:14 AM

Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick
Jerry Mathers aka "The Beav"
Ice-T has a substantial weapons collection.

There are a bunch of Celeb shooters, the problem is that most don't speak out on behalf of the "common" people.

BogBabe · December 12, 2001, 11:34 AM

Wait a second . . . Steven Spielberg . . . THE Steven Spielberg? The one who is re-releasing ET with all the guns removed from it? THAT Steven Spielberg?

I'm confused.

SW 586 · December 12, 2001, 11:40 AM

And let's not forget actor Robert Blake (Barretta). Though I doubt he would be too willing to talk about it publicly.

Correia · December 12, 2001, 03:27 PM

Gale McMillian sold some very nice rifles to James Earl Jones.

And Joe Mategna, anybody who is the voice of Fat Tony on the Simpsons must be cool.

Correia · December 12, 2001, 03:29 PM

Oh and for you single guys,

Jeri Ryan, (Seven of Nine on Star Trek, yep the hot one) loves to shoot.

Sarah Michelle Geller (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) also loves to shoot.

VinceMP · December 12, 2001, 03:49 PM

Laura Prepon from "That 70s show likes to shoot her Mini-14.

Also saw some pics of one of Metallica's guitarists (Hetfield) in a duck blind.

FLM · December 12, 2001, 04:04 PM

Steven Seagal is reputed to be an expert shot with his customized .45 Colt. Paul Sorvino always takes part in NRA celebrity shoots. So does the guy who played Major Dad. What's his name?

Mithirium · December 12, 2001, 04:08 PM

Gerald McRaney (Spelling?)

Mithirium · December 12, 2001, 04:28 PM

Lee Purcell & Gerald McRaney
If they make an instructional video They must be pro RKBA

link to video

A Woman's Guide to Firearms - starring Lee Purcell and hosted by Gerald McRaney, is a high quality instruction video that we recommend to anyone who would like to learn the fundamentals of firearms and shooting, VHS, approx. 60 minutes.

December 12, 2001, 04:46 PM

I'm with Monkeyleg. Every anti-gun f***er claims to be a duck hunter.

December 11, 2001, 11:33 AM	#1
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	They may not admit it, but several celebrities are hunters They may not admit it, but several celebrities are hunters By Michael Pearce The Wichita Eagle In these days of frequent anti-hunting and anti-gun tirades by some celebrities, it's surprising when someone of prominence steps forward and admits a love for one or both. In these days of frequent anti-hunting and anti-gun tirades by some celebrities, it's surprising when someone of prominence steps forward and admits a love for one or both. Recently, one of the world's best-known entertainers did just that. Most people were surprised. Madonna said she and husband Guy Ritchie often hunt pheasants on their rural English estate. "I eat birds. You have more respect for things you eat when you go through, or see, the process of killing them," Madonna told BBC Radio One. "I wear leather shoes. I eat fish, I eat chicken and I eat game. I like knowing what I'm eating and knowing the process." Madonna also said she goes afield for more reasons than just food. "When you're shooting, you are standing in the forest for really long periods of time, so you end up looking at the leaves and the sky and the trees and you have a lot of time to meditate," she said. Jocelyn Stott, managing editor of Gun Games Magazine, said there are quite a few well-known celebrities who at least enjoy target shooting. The problem is getting them to admit it. "A lot of celebrities are afraid to come out and say they like to shoot or to hunt because they're afraid of repercussions," said Stott, whose target shooting magazine often features celebrities. Possible "repercussions" could include being blacklisted by directors or other industry leaders opposed to the sports. Some fear a negative reaction from the general public, she said. "When we wanted to put Reba (McEntire) on the cover, she had no problems with it," Stott said. "But her agents and people in New York and LA were afraid people would misunderstand it because it was about the time of Columbine." Director Steven Spielberg owns an extensive collection of fine shotguns and enjoys shooting clay targets, Stott said. She said Harrison Ford also enjoys shotgunning. Actor Rick Schroeder is an avid hunter and target shooter who's spoken eloquently on both to the media. Tom Selleck is well known for his love of shooting and many types of hunting. While many professional athletes are sportsmen, several truly big sportsmen are even more dedicated than most. Legendary NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar enjoys shooting, including cowboy-action events. Utah Jazz great Karl Malone is a rabid target shooter and accomplished hunter. Politically speaking, most folks know that President Bush is an avid target shooter and hunter. Despite recent concerns for his safety, Vice President Cheney still made a South Dakota pheasant hunt with friends several weeks ago. Had it not been for a rather busy time at his office in Washington, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was scheduled for a New Mexico elk hunt with several buddies. Famous celebrities with a Kansas twist include billionaire Ted Turner and former President Carter. The avid quail hunters were in Kansas several days last year to bird hunt Turner's Z Bar Ranch in Barber County. http://web.wichitaeagle.com/content/...bs1209_txt.htm

December 11, 2001, 03:08 PM	#3
LawDog Staff Emeritus Join Date: September 15, 1999 Location: Where am I going? Why am I in this handbasket? Posts: 4,194	Lynne Russell is a volunteer deputy for the Fulton County Sheriff's Department. She is also a licensed private investigator and bodyguard, working part-time for the United Security Group (unpaid, so as not to be a conflict of interest with CNN). She has studied martial arts for about 20 years, shotokan and choi kwang do, holding, if I am not mistaken, a second degree black belt. She plays hockey, and is a certified open water SCUBA diver. To quote a brother of mine: Daaaaaa-amn, that's a lady! LawDog __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer." --The 13th Warrior Bona na Croin The LawDog Files

December 11, 2001, 03:14 PM	#4
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Boy, How We Miss Them- The late Dale Earnhart Sr. was quite an avid deer hunter; often times hunting these old' Alabama woods with the late Neil Bonnett. Best Wishes, Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.

December 12, 2001, 10:48 AM	#15
Rottweiler Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2001 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 391	Stand up comedian and actor, Sinbad, is also in SASS. After watching some of his standup routines it's kinda hard to picture him in old west gear. __________________ Texas - envied by lesser states since 1845

December 12, 2001, 11:34 AM	#17
BogBabe Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2001 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 565	Wait a second . . . Steven Spielberg . . . THE Steven Spielberg? The one who is re-releasing ET with all the guns removed from it? THAT Steven Spielberg? I'm confused. __________________ "We are free not for the collective, not for utility, not for practicality, not for beauty or divinity or dignity or art. We are free because we cannot be otherwise, ever, no matter what. We are free because we cannot be chained by anyone without our consent." --Greg Swann, Let 'em eat steak

December 11, 2001, 02:22 PM	#2
David Scott Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 2,456	Actors Robert Stack and Leslie Easterbrook (Lt. Callahan in Police Academy) are avid shotgunners. CNN anchor Lynne Russell has a CCW permit. The Mandrell Sisters are shooters; Irlene is spokesperson for the Glock Shooting Sports Foundation. I'm sure there are more.

December 11, 2001, 03:34 PM	#5
SW 586 Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2000 Posts: 269	Somewhere on TFL there was a thread about Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of the rock band Aerosmith buying lots of guns at a gunshow (in Arizona I believe). Seems they're highly interested in full auto weapons.

December 11, 2001, 04:01 PM	#7
Mithirium Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2001 Location: In the Foothills Posts: 345	In Ted Nugent's book "God,Guns, and RocknRoll" He says that Joe Perry is a good friend with whom he shoots and hunts with regularly. He also stated that Steven Tyler also shoots occasionally and that Joe and/or Steve own a couple of NFA machineguns in their homestate of New Hampshire. Talk About Rock'N'Roll!

December 11, 2001, 04:01 PM	#8
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	In one chapter of Ted Nugent's book "God, Guns & Rock and Roll" he talks about Steven Tyler & Joe Perry target shooting with him, Perry went hunting too.

December 11, 2001, 09:45 PM	#9
papercut Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Cobb County, Georgia, USA, near the Big Chicken Posts: 922	Hmm, these celebs may own guns (e.g., Lynn Russell) but that doesn't mean that they're pro-rights. In the case of Ms. Russell, I have my doubts that she would like for the rest of us to own one (no particular basis for those doubts, just a bad vibe). OTOH, anyone who owns an NFA gun is probably on our side.

December 12, 2001, 12:19 AM	#10
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	Matt Roberts, up and coming young rock musician who plays with the group Three Doors Down, is a hunter. Celebrety shooters include Senator Fred Thompson, Arnold Schwarznegger, Joe Mantegna,Frank Stallone, Marshall Teague, Robert Stack, Leslie Easterbrook, Anne Lockhart, Erin Gray, Bill Mazeroski.

December 12, 2001, 12:43 AM	#11
Monkeyleg Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2000 Posts: 4,625	Personally, I'd rather hear a celebrity say that he/she doesn't hunt, doesn't shoot trap, skeet or sporting clays, doesn't do celebrity shoots, but keeps an AK in the house and thinks everyone should.

December 12, 2001, 01:39 AM	#12
ATeaM Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2001 Posts: 601	And let's not forget Snoop Dog and Dr Dre.

December 12, 2001, 02:17 AM	#13
rock_jock Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: SE Texas Posts: 1,779	Yes, ATeaM, I forgot completely about the rap stars. Who can forget the whimsical shooting sprees of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. Those guys really knew how to pop some caps.

December 12, 2001, 11:14 AM	#16
swampgator Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Gatorville, Florida Posts: 619	Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick Jerry Mathers aka "The Beav" Ice-T has a substantial weapons collection. There are a bunch of Celeb shooters, the problem is that most don't speak out on behalf of the "common" people.

December 12, 2001, 11:40 AM	#18
SW 586 Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2000 Posts: 269	And let's not forget actor Robert Blake (Barretta). Though I doubt he would be too willing to talk about it publicly.

December 12, 2001, 03:27 PM	#19
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	Gale McMillian sold some very nice rifles to James Earl Jones. And Joe Mategna, anybody who is the voice of Fat Tony on the Simpsons must be cool.

December 12, 2001, 03:29 PM	#20
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	Oh and for you single guys, Jeri Ryan, (Seven of Nine on Star Trek, yep the hot one) loves to shoot. Sarah Michelle Geller (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) also loves to shoot.

December 12, 2001, 03:49 PM	#21
VinceMP Member Join Date: October 27, 2000 Posts: 20	Laura Prepon from "That 70s show likes to shoot her Mini-14. Also saw some pics of one of Metallica's guitarists (Hetfield) in a duck blind.

December 12, 2001, 04:04 PM	#22
FLM Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 190	Steven Seagal is reputed to be an expert shot with his customized .45 Colt. Paul Sorvino always takes part in NRA celebrity shoots. So does the guy who played Major Dad. What's his name?

December 12, 2001, 04:08 PM	#23
Mithirium Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2001 Location: In the Foothills Posts: 345	Gerald McRaney (Spelling?)

December 12, 2001, 04:28 PM	#24
Mithirium Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2001 Location: In the Foothills Posts: 345	Lee Purcell & Gerald McRaney If they make an instructional video They must be pro RKBA link to video A Woman's Guide to Firearms - starring Lee Purcell and hosted by Gerald McRaney, is a high quality instruction video that we recommend to anyone who would like to learn the fundamentals of firearms and shooting, VHS, approx. 60 minutes.

December 12, 2001, 04:46 PM	#25
Jeff, CA Guest Posts: n/a	I'm with Monkeyleg. Every anti-gun f***er claims to be a duck hunter.