I am a convert from the dark side!

EagleScout777 · 02-15-2008, 12:42 PM

Hey all. I grew up in a anti-hunter and to a lesser extent anti-gun family. But they made a mistake. They let me watch the fishing shows on the Outdoor channel. By the grace of God I started to watch the hunting shows too! And before they figured out what had happened I turned into a hunter. The quickly blocked the OD channel but it was too late for me. I was an "uncivilized cold hearted animal murderer" hehe. And so anyway here I am.

newhunterette · 02-15-2008, 01:08 PM

woooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo we got us another one

welcome to the site - great people, great information, great knowledge

and lots and lots of fun

OldTimer · 02-15-2008, 01:36 PM

Hey Now, EagleScout777!

Welcome to Gun and Game.

George...
Eagle Scout class of '78

ArkansasHunter · 02-15-2008, 01:40 PM

EagelScout you mind me asking how old you are ?
Now that your a Sportsman what would be some of the game animals you'd like to hunt ? And what guns would you like to own first ?
Remember one thing as a Sportsman and a Gun owner (If you own a gun yet) you represent a lot of good hard working honest folks that love hunting, shooting and guns.
Were under a lot of attack today and our conduct matters. So be a good steward of this right.
Please honor and obey all game and gun laws and in doing so you want give the anti's fodder.
I hope your folks come around and support your new hobby and Welcome to Gun and Game feller...A.H

.22guy · 02-15-2008, 01:47 PM

Welcome to the site! Don't let your family change your mind! But don't be nasty about it. I hope you enjoy the boards and learn some new things.

EagleScout777 · 02-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the encouragment guys. This coming fall will be my first time out hunting. I've allready got a 10/22 and next I'm looking at an 870 mag combo with a slug barral. I've got a great hunting and shooting mentor that's helped give me a good start. My family long ago accepted me as a lost cause and I've managed to get my dad to at lease have fun shooting with me, and I hope to get him hunting eventualy.

Oh yeah, I want to hunt deer, squirles, and water fowl. Mostly because that's what my mentor hunts.

PastorPaul · 02-15-2008, 03:34 PM

Glad to have stumbled into this site. Muzzle pointed down and magazine empty! Glad nevertheless.

neophyte · 02-15-2008, 03:49 PM

EagleScout777: Sir; welcome to G&G.
Spend a moment and re- read the "Arkansas" hunter 'piece'.

Sir; enjoy yourself and share your moments.

Thanks

LarryO1970 · 02-15-2008, 03:53 PM

EagleScout777, where did you grow up under those conditions? Massachusetts?

Great to hear we got us another convert... welcome to the club buddy! You'll have more fun here, I guarantee it!

Windwalker · 02-15-2008, 04:31 PM

Welcome to G&G Eagle Scout 777 and if your Dad would like to join later he will be welcome too. We have some great folks here who will be glad to help you and give you advice if you ask for it. Enjoy the site!

mosineer · 02-15-2008, 06:23 PM

Welcome to G&G Scout! Glad to have you aboard!! This is a great place to find and share information, Hope you enjoy the forums....

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All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing

nathangdad · 02-15-2008, 06:56 PM

Hooray for you. You are to be congratulated on growing as
a person.

Good luck, best wishes, good shooting, and good hunting

270wsm · 02-15-2008, 07:05 PM

Eaglescout,
Welcome to the finest club in the world!
The club of hunters and shooters! You are now in one of the greatest groups in world history!
As A.H. said,do us all the justice the outdoors deserves!
Glad to have you aboard....CONVERT!

EagleScout777 · 02-15-2008, 07:55 PM

I've spent my whole life in North Louisiana, thank the Lord! Almost all of my male friends hunt so it wasn't hard finding a mentor and to get support. I think my parents are pretty much the only people of their kind down here ; ) Oh and don't get me wrong other than their unenlightened views on hunting they are wonderful parents.

ArkansasHunter · 02-15-2008, 08:03 PM

EagleScout I live in El Dorado, Ar. not to far from the Louisiana border, where about in No. Louisiana do you live ? ...A.H

win39 · 02-15-2008, 08:31 PM

Congratulations EagleScout777 I hope everything works out with you and your parents. It does me good to see a young person appreciate the sports of hunting and shooting. I don't think there is any better time spent than a son or daughter out at the range shooting targets with there dad.
This site is one of the best places to learn things. I have been hunting, shooting and reloading for about 38 years and I still learn a lot here. So enjoy yourself and make memories.

EagleScout777 · 02-15-2008, 09:01 PM

ArkansasHunter, I live near Ruston, almost directly south of you.

ingous · 02-15-2008, 10:16 PM

Welcome EagleScout777!
You'll meet some great people here with tons of knowledge!

AND...you're with friends now who share your passion(s).

SilverRun · 02-15-2008, 10:25 PM

Welcome to the site. I have family over your way. Nice area.

alpo · 02-16-2008, 06:33 AM

Welcome aboard EagleScout777. From your username I presume you were/are an Eagle Scout. That is a huge accomplishment and you have my congratulations.

02-15-2008, 12:42 PM	#1
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	I am a convert from the dark side! Hey all. I grew up in a anti-hunter and to a lesser extent anti-gun family. But they made a mistake. They let me watch the fishing shows on the Outdoor channel. By the grace of God I started to watch the hunting shows too! And before they figured out what had happened I turned into a hunter. The quickly blocked the OD channel but it was too late for me. I was an "uncivilized cold hearted animal murderer" hehe. And so anyway here I am.

02-15-2008, 01:08 PM	#2
newhunterette Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 353	woooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo we got us another one welcome to the site - great people, great information, great knowledge and lots and lots of fun __________________ "a real Proud southern Canadian Beaver but have always adored my American neighbours"

02-15-2008, 01:36 PM	#3
OldTimer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 135	Hey Now, EagleScout777! Welcome to Gun and Game. George... Eagle Scout class of '78 __________________ I support PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals George...

02-15-2008, 01:40 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	EagelScout you mind me asking how old you are ? Now that your a Sportsman what would be some of the game animals you'd like to hunt ? And what guns would you like to own first ? Remember one thing as a Sportsman and a Gun owner (If you own a gun yet) you represent a lot of good hard working honest folks that love hunting, shooting and guns. Were under a lot of attack today and our conduct matters. So be a good steward of this right. Please honor and obey all game and gun laws and in doing so you want give the anti's fodder. I hope your folks come around and support your new hobby and Welcome to Gun and Game feller...A.H Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 02-15-2008 at 01:43 PM.

02-15-2008, 01:47 PM	#5
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,140	Welcome to the site! Don't let your family change your mind! But don't be nasty about it. I hope you enjoy the boards and learn some new things. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

02-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#6
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	Thanks for the encouragment guys. This coming fall will be my first time out hunting. I've allready got a 10/22 and next I'm looking at an 870 mag combo with a slug barral. I've got a great hunting and shooting mentor that's helped give me a good start. My family long ago accepted me as a lost cause and I've managed to get my dad to at lease have fun shooting with me, and I hope to get him hunting eventualy. Oh yeah, I want to hunt deer, squirles, and water fowl. Mostly because that's what my mentor hunts. Last edited by EagleScout777; 02-15-2008 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-15-2008, 03:34 PM	#7
PastorPaul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	New Glad to have stumbled into this site. Muzzle pointed down and magazine empty! Glad nevertheless.

02-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#8
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,500 Blog Entries: 2	moment EagleScout777: Sir; welcome to G&G. Spend a moment and re- read the "Arkansas" hunter 'piece'. Sir; enjoy yourself and share your moments. Thanks __________________ Craig By the standards of most

02-15-2008, 03:53 PM	#9
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 2,826	EagleScout777, where did you grow up under those conditions? Massachusetts? Great to hear we got us another convert... welcome to the club buddy! You'll have more fun here, I guarantee it!

02-15-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,541	Welcome to G&G Eagle Scout 777 and if your Dad would like to join later he will be welcome too. We have some great folks here who will be glad to help you and give you advice if you ask for it. Enjoy the site! __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

02-15-2008, 06:23 PM	#11
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Welcome to G&G Scout! Glad to have you aboard!! This is a great place to find and share information, Hope you enjoy the forums.... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

02-15-2008, 06:56 PM	#12
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,437	Good for you Hooray for you. You are to be congratulated on growing as a person. Good luck, best wishes, good shooting, and good hunting

02-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#13
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	Eaglescout, Welcome to the finest club in the world! The club of hunters and shooters! You are now in one of the greatest groups in world history! As A.H. said,do us all the justice the outdoors deserves! Glad to have you aboard....CONVERT! __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#14
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	I've spent my whole life in North Louisiana, thank the Lord! Almost all of my male friends hunt so it wasn't hard finding a mentor and to get support. I think my parents are pretty much the only people of their kind down here ; ) Oh and don't get me wrong other than their unenlightened views on hunting they are wonderful parents.

02-15-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	EagleScout I live in El Dorado, Ar. not to far from the Louisiana border, where about in No. Louisiana do you live ? ...A.H

02-15-2008, 08:31 PM	#16
win39 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201	Congratulations EagleScout777 I hope everything works out with you and your parents. It does me good to see a young person appreciate the sports of hunting and shooting. I don't think there is any better time spent than a son or daughter out at the range shooting targets with there dad. This site is one of the best places to learn things. I have been hunting, shooting and reloading for about 38 years and I still learn a lot here. So enjoy yourself and make memories. __________________ Benny

02-15-2008, 09:01 PM	#17
EagleScout777 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	ArkansasHunter, I live near Ruston, almost directly south of you.

02-15-2008, 10:16 PM	#18
ingous Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MN Posts: 526	Welcome EagleScout777! You'll meet some great people here with tons of knowledge! AND...you're with friends now who share your passion(s).

02-15-2008, 10:25 PM	#19
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Welcome to the site. I have family over your way. Nice area. __________________ "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything." - Alexander Hamilton

02-16-2008, 06:33 AM	#20
alpo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 135	Welcome aboard EagleScout777. From your username I presume you were/are an Eagle Scout. That is a huge accomplishment and you have my congratulations.