Hunting as a Recreation Sport

                                                           Hunting as a Recreation Sport

            Learning to shoot a gun can be a fun activity for all ages. As long as safety and general knowledge of guns are used you will have a fun time. First before you leave your house you will need to check to make sure you have a trigger lock on the gun, gun in gun case, safety glasses, earplugs, and binoculars.

After getting to the gun range you will need to begin with posting your target at whatever distance you feel comfortable shooting. Then pull the rifle out of the case remembering to always point it down range. If the rifle is a bolt action, install the action into the slide where it will lock into place. To load this type of rifle take one bullet at a time and load it into the barrel or storage clip if applicable. If the rifle is a semi-auto pull the clip out of bottom of the gun and load the clip with ammo, install clip into gun.

Now you are ready to shoot but first make sure you have safety glasses on and earplugs in. Aim the rifle down range at the target that was posted earlier. To aim use the three sights on the barrel. The sight at the end of the barrel will need to go between the two sights right by your eyes. Place the butt end of the gun tightly against your shoulder and place your finger around the trigger. Only when you feel completely comfortable and calm can you pull the trigger other wise this will mess your shot up. On a bolt action pull the action up and back to release the shell and slide forward and down to load the next bullet. A semi-auto will automatically load the next shoot so you’re ready to go. After you are done shooting for the day pack the gun up in the case take the bolt action out and put the trigger lock on the gun.

            Finally once you are home don’t forget to clean the, Rifle this is a very important part of shooting. Pull out your cleaning kit and pour the cleaner down the barrel. Use the cleaning swab and rod to clean the inside of the barrel. Once that is finished take the spray can of gun oil and spray two squirts down the barrel. Now use an old toothbrush to scrub the action/slide part of the gun this is where the most dirt and powder are located. Use cleaning pads to wipe this area clean. Repeat steps tell the cleaning pads are still clean after wiping. Oil the action and slide with the spray can of gun oil, proximally 4 small squirts will do. Place the gun back into the gun case and if possible lock the gun case. Place the case somewhere in the house where children and burglars will not easily find it. This is an activity that everyone should partake in at some point in his or her life. Not only will it give you the knowledge of how to defend yourself but can be a hobby on the weekend with your family.