I guess laws have changed because about 19 years ago I walked in Bass Pro in Orlando to buy my son his first hunting rifle. Picked out a NEF .243. Did a little paperwork and walked out with the rifle about 30 minutes later. I recall the guy noted that I lived in an adjoining state so that must have been significant. Now if I knew how to post pictures, I'd show a couple of deer he killed with that thing.

One of the best moves I made and I recommend it to anyone with a kid, is to make them shoot a single shot, at least to start. When they know they only have one chance they become much better shooters. Son is 26 now and I try to take him with me when I sight in scopes. He does the shooting because he is just better at it than me. I know I did one thing right in raising him. He can shoot and hunt. If the Apocalypse comes and we have to hunt, fish and garden to eat, he and his girlfriend will be alright.


Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.