Guns in the news

Shaun · 06-19-2004, 12:12 AM

While we are hearing about a lot of major shootings I thought you would like to see some good news for us

Friday, June 18, 2004

LOS ANGELES — Shooting for sport is becoming more and more popular across the country.

Along with Pilates and windsurfing, clay target shooting and handgun target shooting are some of America's fastest growing sports. Some 20 million Americans participate in recreational gun activities.

Those who shoot clays call it "golf with guns."

"It is being looked at more as a sport and recreation, it is not all about hunting," said Rick Matulich of the San Diego Shotgun Sports Association .

Target shooting dates back to the 14th century, and it became an Olympic sport in 1896. And while some worry about recreational gun safety, the government says a person is more likely to get hurt riding a bike, playing basketball or swimming.

"It is a great sport," said Bret Erickson, 2004 U.S. Olympic shotgun team member. "It is a sport for all ages; it is a sport for the whole family and it is a huge growing sport."

Go to the video box at the top of this story to watch a report by Fox News' William La Jeunesse.

Rufus Rhastus J · 06-19-2004, 10:13 AM

Shaun, that is good news! Now, if we could get Dan Rather to say it tonight, we'd have many more positive thinkers in the morning! Remember, many folks just watch the news to decide the arguement! Sad, huh?

SilverRun · 06-19-2004, 11:47 AM

And who would have thought such a good article could come from a CA news paper?

06-19-2004, 12:12 AM	#1
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	Guns in the news - Americans Sharpen Shooting Skills While we are hearing about a lot of major shootings I thought you would like to see some good news for us Friday, June 18, 2004 LOS ANGELES — Shooting for sport is becoming more and more popular across the country. Along with Pilates and windsurfing, clay target shooting and handgun target shooting are some of America's fastest growing sports. Some 20 million Americans participate in recreational gun activities. Those who shoot clays call it "golf with guns." "It is being looked at more as a sport and recreation, it is not all about hunting," said Rick Matulich of the San Diego Shotgun Sports Association . Target shooting dates back to the 14th century, and it became an Olympic sport in 1896. And while some worry about recreational gun safety, the government says a person is more likely to get hurt riding a bike, playing basketball or swimming. "It is a great sport," said Bret Erickson, 2004 U.S. Olympic shotgun team member. "It is a sport for all ages; it is a sport for the whole family and it is a huge growing sport." Go to the video box at the top of this story to watch a report by Fox News' William La Jeunesse. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-19-2004, 10:13 AM	#2
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Images: 1	Shaun, that is good news! Now, if we could get Dan Rather to say it tonight, we'd have many more positive thinkers in the morning! Remember, many folks just watch the news to decide the arguement! Sad, huh? __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

06-19-2004, 11:47 AM	#3
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,666	And who would have thought such a good article could come from a CA news paper?