First congratulations to my twenty-one students (tied the record for this class for attendance) on Saturday. Basic Pistol. Most have never fired a Firearm before:
They had plenty after classroom and live fire exercises! Some that know me ask why I do this. I don't need to.
To me it is very simple. My Father and Grandfathers gave me this gift so many years ago. What was once considered a right of passage is sadly fading now. They taught me. I remember running around mountains with them with a Winchester rifle slung on my back. The soft words "see it, shoot it" at distance with a rifle so long ago, the quick vermin shot with a Colt Woodsman pistol as well.
I have a "III" after my name. Unless there is a bright star in the east and camel crap in my front yard anytime soon means I am the last of this line, this heritage passed down from the generations.
I am trying to pay it forward. Perhaps some student will remember the echos of my Father and Grandfathers later. This is why I do this.
It's great to teach new shooters.
ReplyDeleteSGB- Yes it is! I love the "Big Smile"!
DeletePaying it forward... Great Job...
ReplyDeleteDann in Ohio
Dann- Thanks!
DeleteKelly, you're doing a great job. Keep it up. Everyone who passes through your classes learns something and hopefully can pass it down as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks John! Think I can join you for some IDPA? I hope I will not embarrass you! Shoot me a email. I have never shot that stuff.
DeleteThat really touched me Keads. You have done your forefathers proud.
ReplyDeleteSix, Thank you Sir!
DeleteI, too, am the last male of my line. Both daughters are now shooters, so the things I learned from MY dad won't die with me.
ReplyDeleteGood job, sir.
Thanks Rev.! This post sorta hurt, but had to be said.
DeleteKeep it going, we need more out there like you!
ReplyDeleteScooney,
DeleteThanks! I will keep it up.