Posted on 03/01/2010 6:24:28 PM PST by marktwain
Anthony Bries lends new meaning to the term "weekend warrior."
During the week, he works as a home inspector in his town of Baraboo, Wisc. But on weekends for the past two years, he has indulged his passion: teaching anyone who wants to know how to shoot military-style rifles – such as the AR-15, prized for its low recoil.
As a senior instructor with the grassroots, three-year-old U.S. rifle instruction program The Appleseed Project, Bries teaches shooting techniques usually encountered only in the police or military. He isn't paid for his trouble, but he doesn't care.
To him, if he can teach an ordinary American to hit a target from up to 450 metres away with a semi-automatic, it's all worth it.
"There is something about shooting that is empowering," says Bries, emphasizing that women, teens and children shoot for free (state age laws permitting).
It seems many in the U.S. are seeking empowerment these days. The gun has seen a renaissance in America in recent years. Gun ownership is up. And the passing of recent pro-gun laws is recalling the Clinton era, when the National Rifle Association drove a heated debate over Americans' right to bear arms, incidents such as the Branch Davidian standoff at Waco led to the rise of citizen militias, and gun ban legislation such as the Brady Law pitted gun owners against politicians. Last week, a controversial new law allowing people visiting America's national parks to openly carry loaded firearms came into effect, angering parks advocates.
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According to the article header....
“sarah Barmak”
I’m an appleseed instructor in training. One of the best things I’ve done lately.
Good catch. I post a lot of articles, so I miss things now and then.
I Went For Day One and Got My Butt Kicked !
Sure Had No Idea I was That Bad!
I’m an Old Guy and Think They Looked Past Me after the Lunch.
I am Setting Up A Couple Rifles Now and Plan On Takeing some Young Shooters.
Should I Get a bunch of Targets from Freds?
It all boils down to.....
Just carry, legally.
If they can’t see it, it’s not an issue.
Be smart.
I recently went to an Appleseed shoot. It was awesome and I really appreciated the volunteers teaching me the skills. My pattern got tighter that day and I am definitely going again soon.
Glad you made it! Come back and bring someone!
How do you find one of these Appleseed shoots? I would love to go to one.
BTTT
Thank you!
Already have plans to do so. Excited!
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