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Want to effect change regarding the later generations and their views on 2AR's? One way I know works is to invite them to go trap shooting. I've taken a few young engineers (late 20's early 30's), a couple who did not grow up around guns out to the range. It is amazing how much they love seeing the clay explode. One has since purchased a shotgun of his own and its a topic he loves and initiates. He and one of the others have since gone to the range on their own. My hope is that will result in them infecting some others.
I love bellyaching about Obama, Bloomberg, Clinton and the rest as much as anyone here, but it won't change the trajectory of the demographics and the younger generations ambivalence about firearms and 2AR's. They, unlike the Boomers and our parents, are growing up in a world where hobbies like hunting, trap, target shooting is passé... the electronic binky represents their world.
I am now convinced the way to change their minds and save our nations heritage concerning gun rights is to get them engaged... and trap shooting is an excellent primer. So make it one of your 2016 go-do's to introduce someone to the sport. Hell, even Joe Biden endorses shotguns .
I love bellyaching about Obama, Bloomberg, Clinton and the rest as much as anyone here, but it won't change the trajectory of the demographics and the younger generations ambivalence about firearms and 2AR's. They, unlike the Boomers and our parents, are growing up in a world where hobbies like hunting, trap, target shooting is passé... the electronic binky represents their world.
I am now convinced the way to change their minds and save our nations heritage concerning gun rights is to get them engaged... and trap shooting is an excellent primer. So make it one of your 2016 go-do's to introduce someone to the sport. Hell, even Joe Biden endorses shotguns .