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I took great interest in this episode f...Michael -<br /><br />I took great interest in this episode for several reasons: I am a former USPSA competitor, current IDPA Competitor (2nd place in last year's AZ State Championship for CDP-SS Division), serious gun rights advocate, CCW holder, professional wildlife biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, hunter, hunting mentor, pro-hunting advocate, reloader, and my paycheck Jim Heffelfingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-20692979104522260702010-04-07T16:22:46.596-06:002010-04-07T16:22:46.596-06:00One huge barrier to entry is firearms dealers. Th...One huge barrier to entry is firearms dealers. They're the least friendly and interested people I've ever given hundreds/thousands of dollars to. Firearms dealers seem to have a target audience (salt-n-pepper hair, gut) and everyone else can go pound sand. This attitude probably keeps countless new shooters away.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-34061571837979564162010-04-06T21:09:33.299-06:002010-04-06T21:09:33.299-06:00"... that somehow lacks the same sense of tra...<em> "... that somehow lacks the same sense of tradition and heritage that goes along with taking your <b>sons</b> hunting." </em><br /><br />And that, of course, is the other problem.<br /><br />50% of the voters in this country are nobody's sons.paxhttp://www.corneredcat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-58998093139637604752010-04-06T19:54:30.321-06:002010-04-06T19:54:30.321-06:00The problem with CCW / personal defense enthusiast...The problem with CCW / personal defense enthusiasts driving growth in the firearms industry is that it's hard to introduce young shooters into the sport that way: CCW holders are by their nature, over 18/21 (depending on the issuing state) and a tad reclusive.<br /><br />I have two boys ages 6 and 4 and they know Daddy has guns, and they know not to touch them and just in case they forget, I&ExurbanKevinhttp://www.exurbanleague.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-20578640430050745792010-04-06T14:54:32.724-06:002010-04-06T14:54:32.724-06:00You're exactly right. I'm 39 and have bee...You're exactly right. I'm 39 and have been an avid shooter for over 20 years. I have never been hunting, though I would be open to it if I had the chance. My primary interest has always been recreational shooting of practical firearms suitable for defensive purposes---the same dynamic, I would point out, that exists for many students of empty-hand martial arts.<br /><br />A couple of benEzrahttp://journals.democraticunderground.com/benEzranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-32344481647818226382010-04-05T19:34:46.060-06:002010-04-05T19:34:46.060-06:00I live in MD and there is a lot of goose hunting o...I live in MD and there is a lot of goose hunting on the eastern shore. They have extended the season extensively. The state forests allow hunting deer in the western portion. The south county of Anne Arundel there is a lot of deer hunting on private land. Most hunters ask permission a month or so in advance. The just drive up to a farm and get written permission. I ride horses and every year I Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605927984438192172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-76681563976393242212010-04-05T16:57:16.346-06:002010-04-05T16:57:16.346-06:00I think that "Ratcatcher 55" said it the...I think that "Ratcatcher 55" said it the simplest and best. He's where I am and I'm sure that there are others that enjoy from one, to all four activities. They're all relevant.<br />Maybe it's time for a new "Spokes-person" organization to represent us. The "not-invented-here" attitude of the current NSSF will be to it's own detriment.<br />Life Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-89888737235346669812010-04-05T15:49:28.038-06:002010-04-05T15:49:28.038-06:00@Kathy Johnson:
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