Supaduke wrote:I would emphasize the safety aspects, range rules, safe handling procedures, laws and regulations we are subjected to and things like storage requirements etc.
Dispell some myths about about our 'watered down' gun laws, few stats on the amount of crimes involving legal guns etc.
Then talk about the inclusive nature of shooting sports. How men and women with or without varying disabilities can compete on a level playing field.
The economic benefits
The benefits to agriculture and sustaining native wildlife.
Then after all that PC feelgood business you could explain just how awesome it is to shoot guns.
Die Judicii wrote:Hey Brett,
The undeniable fact that (? 98 %) of women from all walks of life that have the opportunity to actually fire (usually a largish calibre) for the first time in their life, come up with a huge smile, and say eg. F@ck,,,, that was good, can I have another shot ?
It is true my friend,,,,,, I have witnessed it many times,,, and have heard many other reports confirming this....,
Gamerancher wrote:... ..."little Johnnie" or "princess Susie".. ...( sorry for the use of outdated names there, just showing my age , nowadays it would be something more like Ellington or Justice )
Baronvonrort wrote:I would point out those with target shooting as a genuine reason cannot participate in bloodsports like hunting along with hunters not being able to participate in target shooting without adding target shooting as a genuine reason, I would ask if they consider it watering down our laws to allow hunters to participate in target shooting comps without having to add it as a genuine reason.
AusTac wrote:Could you bring the .50 in and plonk it on the table for show and tell? I'm sure the bank would be fine with it
bentaz wrote:Did your manager say what it is that they hope to get out of it?
Gamerancher wrote:Reinforce the FACT that it is the safest sport going. If they want figures, get the statistics on sports injuries at hospital emergency rooms.
One of my chosen disciplines, metallic silhouette, is the perfect sport for "helicopter" parents. What other sport is there were mum or dad can stand right beside "little Johnnie" or "princess Susie" while they are "playing" their chosen sport. ( sorry for the use of outdated names there, just showing my age , nowadays it would be something more like Ellington or Justice )
We have whole families that "play" our sport, mum, dad and the kids, all in the same "game". I can't think of any other sport that is as safe and inclusive. ( there's a word they'll like )
sungazer wrote:In my club there is an old bloke that has made his own barrels even sold them. i saw one of them in use only a few weeks ago it shot as well as any custom high end barrel manufacture. I was very surprised