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About LinkBacksOn ya Pauli. Someone buy that man a beer. Waikato of course.Originally Posted by Pauli
I am a primary school principal. I'll tell you what I do and then you can make an educated guess about my thoughts on the topic.
Every year I take our Y7 - 8 students (11 - 12 year olds) home to the family farm on the shores of the Firth of Thames for a week long camp, usually during week 4 - 5 of term one when the weather is still warm and settled and the fishing is coming on. There, we indulge in a number of activities including clay bird shooting for those big enough to hold a 20g and plinking at paper or spinner targets with a .22LR for those not big enough. All under strict supervision of moi. I've been doing this since about 2005 and I hope that I am not the exception.
Of the 300 - 400 kids who have experienced this, I've only had to take the gun from one student, funnily enough this year. He didn't follow my clear instructions - you are not to move the barrel of the shotgun outside of these two markers! Granted he must have been (over) excited to fondle a gun but he broke the cardinal rule by taking the unloaded and broken-action gun, swinging it around to point at his peers. It was a hard lesson for this boy and as I pointed out to the other students there is no replay button! However, he gets a chance to redeem himself next year - I trust he will.
I love doing this stuff and will continue to do so as long as I can - it builds character as many contributors to this thread have alluded to.
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08-06-2017, 07:55 PM #1OPCz
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On ya Pauli. Someone buy that man a beer. Waikato of course. Originally Posted by Pauli
Gibo likes this.It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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Make your mind up, one or the other, Rushy. Originally Posted by Rushy
There are only three types of people in this world. Those that can count, and those that can't!
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People with a buggered back don't get to be cheeky on this forum. That is me saying "piss off" nicely. Originally Posted by gadgetman
gadgetman likes this.It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
Rule 5: Check your firing zone
Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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Me? Cheeky? I'm not cheeky on this forum Rushy. I'm cheeky everywhere. Originally Posted by Rushy
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Ha ha ha ha. Never! Originally Posted by gadgetman
It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
Rule 5: Check your firing zone
Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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