Why the Shotgun Sports Can Be a Superior Way to Teach Ethics

MMMGood · September 5, 2012, 02:25 PM

This guy's article sticks it to the antis http://tinyurl.com/bq3km7x

Dave McC · September 6, 2012, 02:30 PM

Thanks.

It's not so much sticking it to the antis, it's saying something that needs saying better than most of us can...

hopeisnotastrategy · September 7, 2012, 02:40 PM

I'm a huge fan of shooting sports and couldn't agree more that they are an excellent platform for growing character in young people, but I don't know that they are "superior" to other outdoor activities that can be done between fathers and children. As a father of three, I find that the magic isn't so much the shooting but the environment. In the woods we are free from electronic distractions and other societal temptations. We can slow down and be still. Even when we're not "shooting," my sons and I have had amazing times camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, etc.

Of course, the most significant issue is the willingness of the father to prioritize those times and experiences and invest in their children. Any dad who is willing to do that will be well on his way to developing a higher functioning adult.

Newton24b · September 8, 2012, 09:16 AM

ethics is easy to define. alas most of the population do not have it unless officer george is visible to them.

Dave McC · September 8, 2012, 03:23 PM

Ethics is what we do when nobody's watching.

Aldo Leopold wrote something about this. To paraphrase.....

The hunter performs his actions without any audience to judge him. The importance of this cannot be overstated......

September 5, 2012, 02:25 PM	#1
MMMGood Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Posts: 2	Why the Shotgun Sports Can Be a Superior Way to Teach Ethics This guy's article sticks it to the antis http://tinyurl.com/bq3km7x

September 7, 2012, 02:40 PM	#3
hopeisnotastrategy Member Join Date: May 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 66	I'm a huge fan of shooting sports and couldn't agree more that they are an excellent platform for growing character in young people, but I don't know that they are "superior" to other outdoor activities that can be done between fathers and children. As a father of three, I find that the magic isn't so much the shooting but the environment. In the woods we are free from electronic distractions and other societal temptations. We can slow down and be still. Even when we're not "shooting," my sons and I have had amazing times camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, etc. Of course, the most significant issue is the willingness of the father to prioritize those times and experiences and invest in their children. Any dad who is willing to do that will be well on his way to developing a higher functioning adult. __________________ Soli Deo Gloria Only one life, 'twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last. http://scottrossonline.com/

September 6, 2012, 02:30 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Thanks. It's not so much sticking it to the antis, it's saying something that needs saying better than most of us can...

September 8, 2012, 09:16 AM	#4
Newton24b Junior member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 974	ethics is easy to define. alas most of the population do not have it unless officer george is visible to them.

September 8, 2012, 03:23 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Ethics is what we do when nobody's watching. Aldo Leopold wrote something about this. To paraphrase..... The hunter performs his actions without any audience to judge him. The importance of this cannot be overstated......