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Post by joel on Dec 7, 2008 12:24:27 GMT -5
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Post by Burt on Dec 7, 2008 19:27:10 GMT -5
I don't want to sound like an alarmist but maybe it is time that some type of refresher course has to happen on gun safety. Maybe every five to ten years. I will admit while dragging out my brothers buck this year his gun at one point was pointed at me, I said is that thing loaded he said yes but the safety is on! I was like unload that thing before you kill me. It can happen in a second and you can't take it back.
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Post by stormshooter4 on Dec 7, 2008 19:33:46 GMT -5
The same thing happened today up in the Syracuse area. Guy took 4 shots at a running deer and one of the shots penetrated the house and struck the crib.
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Post by joel on Dec 7, 2008 21:36:55 GMT -5
unbelievable,this stuff is going to hurt huntings image.
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Post by kpkot on Dec 8, 2008 13:32:59 GMT -5
Your right joel. But ain't it funny: you never hear about population managment and how many car accidents we prevent each year. Thats the media for you, such a biast source
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Post by joel on Dec 8, 2008 14:34:12 GMT -5
no doubt about that Kpkot maybe we should start a letter writing campaign?
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Post by bubba on Dec 8, 2008 17:07:01 GMT -5
as a "hunter safety instructor" I must say I agree with a refresher course. However there are barely enough instructors to keep up with the new hunters. The group I teach with last year alone, we certified over 100 people in 4 classes. Take that to the total it would take to recertify everyone I have taught over the past 22 years and I would not have time to hunt myself. Something needs to be done, but I dont see how a refresher course is possible with the way the system is set up now. The bottom line is that safety needs to be emphasized much more.
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Post by joel on Dec 8, 2008 18:02:38 GMT -5
i was thinking of getting involved in hunter safety teaching.whats involved jon?
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Post by bubba on Dec 8, 2008 20:16:44 GMT -5
you need to go to the dec website go to sportsmans education and download the application fill it out send it is and wait until they contact you. Then when accepted you have ot work with an instructor to do teaching with to get certified. Bottom line is it is a lot of time involved but it is worth every minute of it
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