Tyr-Ziu Saxnot
02-03-2013, 12:00 PM
As very young child I was taught that the gun is both a weapon and a tool. My father and grandfather were excellent shooters and hunters. My Dad concentrated on the guns while my grandfather taught archery and the knife/tomahawk.
Both taught hunting techniques and a few hunting secrets to all of us boys in the family . This was taught as a way to survive and used it to supplement our food supply, being that certain wild game is mighty tasty and nourishing.
Now on to the 2nd Amendment part. My father and grandfather were very big on a man being independent and able to harvest the fruits of the land. This was natural to them because it was how our ancestors survived here! Just as important as was the gunning for food was the ability to use a gun for defense. Defense of life and property. A man too dependent for others for that becomes in part a slave to such dependency. A fact that our founders knew quite well ! So they with their brilliance gave "we the people" the 2nd Amendment , to be used to protect the 1st and also the nation against any oppressive government.
I was taught about guns at age 5 but real shooting did not start until I was the ripe old age of 6 and already attending school. Only then was my training began as a real responsibility/ lesson on survival and responsibility of becoming a man. First gun I was taught to shoot was the 22 caliber rifle. I remember it was too heavy for me to shoot unless I braced its weight upon something. I was a natural as they began to tell me and they were excellent shots themselves! My rapid advance in abilities moved me onto training with shotguns at an early age as well. I remember my Dad repeatedly telling my older brothers that I was surely going to be better with guns that any of the rest of the family and including himself and Grandpa as being outmatched as well.
In my early teens I spent most my spare time shooting, practicing and hunting. The hunting part was my favorite although I certainly did not neglect any of my practicing. Practice makes perfect or very closer to it. By age 16 I easily could out shoot anybody I found to shoot against in competition. One of my "natural gifts" had not only been found at a very early age but had been nurtured as well. For that I have to thank and give credit to my father and grandfather..
School taught me about our government , civics , patriotism and the 2nd Amendment. Family taught me about independence, striving to better myself and that a man must defend what is his, what is in his charge to protect. We as a nation seem to fail at this now both in our education and family duties. Many reasons but none justify the neglect IMHO. SUCH NEGLECT HAS ALLOWED FOR THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT THREATEN OUR LIBERTIES NOW!
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I LOVE GUNS, I SHOOT AND UNTIL RECENTLY I ALSO HUNTED A LOT.
However the 2nd Amendment is far more than about a man being able to merely own weapons for hunting.
It is about a man having the means to defend his rights and freedoms from any attacker , be that even our own government." No infringement" is made to ALL is damn clear to any that are not dishonorable , lying , fools or agenda driven reprobates only fit for a noose and a tall tree should they by hook and crook attempt to deny us our rights IMHO.--TYR
Both taught hunting techniques and a few hunting secrets to all of us boys in the family . This was taught as a way to survive and used it to supplement our food supply, being that certain wild game is mighty tasty and nourishing.
Now on to the 2nd Amendment part. My father and grandfather were very big on a man being independent and able to harvest the fruits of the land. This was natural to them because it was how our ancestors survived here! Just as important as was the gunning for food was the ability to use a gun for defense. Defense of life and property. A man too dependent for others for that becomes in part a slave to such dependency. A fact that our founders knew quite well ! So they with their brilliance gave "we the people" the 2nd Amendment , to be used to protect the 1st and also the nation against any oppressive government.
I was taught about guns at age 5 but real shooting did not start until I was the ripe old age of 6 and already attending school. Only then was my training began as a real responsibility/ lesson on survival and responsibility of becoming a man. First gun I was taught to shoot was the 22 caliber rifle. I remember it was too heavy for me to shoot unless I braced its weight upon something. I was a natural as they began to tell me and they were excellent shots themselves! My rapid advance in abilities moved me onto training with shotguns at an early age as well. I remember my Dad repeatedly telling my older brothers that I was surely going to be better with guns that any of the rest of the family and including himself and Grandpa as being outmatched as well.
In my early teens I spent most my spare time shooting, practicing and hunting. The hunting part was my favorite although I certainly did not neglect any of my practicing. Practice makes perfect or very closer to it. By age 16 I easily could out shoot anybody I found to shoot against in competition. One of my "natural gifts" had not only been found at a very early age but had been nurtured as well. For that I have to thank and give credit to my father and grandfather..
School taught me about our government , civics , patriotism and the 2nd Amendment. Family taught me about independence, striving to better myself and that a man must defend what is his, what is in his charge to protect. We as a nation seem to fail at this now both in our education and family duties. Many reasons but none justify the neglect IMHO. SUCH NEGLECT HAS ALLOWED FOR THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT THREATEN OUR LIBERTIES NOW!
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I LOVE GUNS, I SHOOT AND UNTIL RECENTLY I ALSO HUNTED A LOT.
However the 2nd Amendment is far more than about a man being able to merely own weapons for hunting.
It is about a man having the means to defend his rights and freedoms from any attacker , be that even our own government." No infringement" is made to ALL is damn clear to any that are not dishonorable , lying , fools or agenda driven reprobates only fit for a noose and a tall tree should they by hook and crook attempt to deny us our rights IMHO.--TYR