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amathis · April 29, 2013, 08:42 AM

Yesterday, I had the awesome opportunity to teach a European how to shoot.

When she walked into my house yesterday afternoon, she saw a gun in pieces on my table that we were in the process of cleaning. Having come for visits several times, I was very caution with the introduction to firearms, putting any I was working on away before she arrived.

Well this time I didn't. It was time to introduce the European to guns.

She saw it on the table and asked timidly if it was real. We assured her that it was, and then she said that when she was in a different state she almost got to learn, but because of time she didn't get the chance.

We started her out on the .22 rifle. She did great! We set up old rotten eggs down range, and she picked them off. We moved her up to the AR and she loved that even more.

It was a great experience for both her and my family. I'm glad we had the opportunity to eliminate the mystery behind one of America's greatest pastimes.

April 29, 2013, 08:42 AM	#1
amathis Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Champlain Valley, Vermont Posts: 161	When Cultures Collide. Teaching a European how to shoot. Yesterday, I had the awesome opportunity to teach a European how to shoot. When she walked into my house yesterday afternoon, she saw a gun in pieces on my table that we were in the process of cleaning. Having come for visits several times, I was very caution with the introduction to firearms, putting any I was working on away before she arrived. Well this time I didn't. It was time to introduce the European to guns. She saw it on the table and asked timidly if it was real. We assured her that it was, and then she said that when she was in a different state she almost got to learn, but because of time she didn't get the chance. We started her out on the .22 rifle. She did great! We set up old rotten eggs down range, and she picked them off. We moved her up to the AR and she loved that even more. It was a great experience for both her and my family. I'm glad we had the opportunity to eliminate the mystery behind one of America's greatest pastimes.