In October, Jeff Garcia took his fifth-grade son on an elk-hunting trip.
The annual trip had been planned well in advance and had been discussed with the child’s teacher. Garcia had made a deal with his son that his grades had to be good, A’s and B’s only, and he had to complete all his school work. . . .
When October rolled around, each of Garcia’s terms had been met, and his son got to go hunting for a week up in the Sierra Madres . . . . But things weren’t as cheery when they returned. “When I got back, I had a little surprise from the school district,” Garcia said.
For each day missed, the school district had sent a letter home notifying the parents there had been an unexcused absence.
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At this point, homeschooling sounds very appealing... I enjoy the freedom of being able to hunt more often. As long as I fulfill my school requirements, and fill the freezer, my main teacher is fine with me hunting
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
Well said Shane. I think he is trying to say that hunting should be eliminated so guns can be "eliminated "(better stated: removed from responsible citizens), which would theoretically eliminate such accidents. As you point out, more people die from cars, but they don't try to ban driving...
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
That is a sad incident, and I feel for the family. How can you teach those traits? They are sort of un-definable(you couldn't teach someone compassion by reading a dictionary)... In my opinion, you can only learn compassion by showing it. The same is true with kindness and mercy. Maybe you need to learn what compassion is; and be kind to the family, rather than trying to use this tragedy to prove your point.
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
CarolineTC, God says in Genesis 1 that humans are over every living thing on the earth, in the sea, and in the air. If we are supposed to eat only plants, why do we have sharp teeth? As David said, people who have seen death understand that it is sad; and therefore value life more(in general). Children who are trained to handle guns safely at an early age are less likely to misuse them. Hunting allows us to enjoy God's creation, since it is impossible to hunt indoors... Hunters have to know about the animals they are hunting (what they look like, how they act, what they eat, where they live, just to start). As someone else said, a clean shot to the vitals is the most merciful death a hunted animal will face. The alternative "natural deaths" range from starvation to freezing to being mauled by another animal.
When T-Shirts Kill Alan Newsom, a 13-year-old student at Jack Jouett Middle School in Charlottesville, Virginia, was threatened with expulsion for wearing a T-shirt that read NRA SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP. The clothing violated the school's dress code, which prohibits "messages related to weapons." Newsom's family sued the Albemarle County School Board. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided in Newsom's favor, pointing out that under the school's policy, students could not display the Great Seal of Virginia, which features a spear and a sword. But perhaps the administrators are on to something: Guns don't kill people; T-shirts kill people. --DAVID E. PETZAL
Sam, you are correct. I usually carry a knife, and multiple people have called it a weapon. I then explain to them the difference between a weapon and tool. A screw-driver, usually though of as a tool, could easily kill someone, therefore turning it into a weapon. What's next? Will DC outlaw screw-drivers in public places since someone could be hurt by it? There are tons of every-day items that, in a time of need, could become a weapon.
Michael O. Humphries spent seven years on the editorial staff of NRA’s American Rifleman magazine before going freelance to cover military-pattern firearms for a variety of gun magazines, including Field & Stream's sister publication SHOT Business.
Humphries has attended many amorer’s courses and shooting schools while researching articles, including events held at Gunsite, Direct Action Resource Center, the Crucible and U.S. Training Center (formerly known as Blackwater USA). He lives in North Carolina.
When it comes to sheer creativity there are very few groups more talented than off-roaders. There aren't any garages in the woods so if something goes wrong you have one of three options: Fix it, hoof it, or tow it.
As someone who has at one time or another done all three while pursuing fish, fur, and fowl I have a keen appreciation for little tricks that can get you out of big jams, and if it looks like it came straight from the "Beavis and Butt-Head" school of automotive repair then so much the better.
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It does look a bit like a stab. Was there blood anywhere around this photo-site?
Discussion Topic: Should Kids Miss School To Hunt?1
From the Wyoming-Tribune Eagle:
In October, Jeff Garcia took his fifth-grade son on an elk-hunting trip.
The annual trip had been planned well in advance and had been discussed with the child’s teacher. Garcia had made a deal with his son that his grades had to be good, A’s and B’s only, and he had to complete all his school work. . . .
When October rolled around, each of Garcia’s terms had been met, and his son got to go hunting for a week up in the Sierra Madres . . . . But things weren’t as cheery when they returned. “When I got back, I had a little surprise from the school district,” Garcia said.
For each day missed, the school district had sent a letter home notifying the parents there had been an unexcused absence.
Be sure to check out the full article, then tell us what you think.
At this point, homeschooling sounds very appealing... I enjoy the freedom of being able to hunt more often. As long as I fulfill my school requirements, and fill the freezer, my main teacher is fine with me hunting
David E. Petzal on Teaching Your Child to Kill66
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
Well said Shane. I think he is trying to say that hunting should be eliminated so guns can be "eliminated "(better stated: removed from responsible citizens), which would theoretically eliminate such accidents. As you point out, more people die from cars, but they don't try to ban driving...
David E. Petzal on Teaching Your Child to Kill66
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
That is a sad incident, and I feel for the family. How can you teach those traits? They are sort of un-definable(you couldn't teach someone compassion by reading a dictionary)... In my opinion, you can only learn compassion by showing it. The same is true with kindness and mercy. Maybe you need to learn what compassion is; and be kind to the family, rather than trying to use this tragedy to prove your point.
David E. Petzal on Teaching Your Child to Kill66
If you give a youngster a tennis racket or a soccer ball or a baseball bat, you can teach him or her about sportsmanship and competition. If you give a boy or girl a gun, you teach that child about life and death. People who kill things can be more reverential of life than people who do not. The person who causes creatures' deaths and watches them struggle against it has an intimate knowledge of the tragedy of life departing.
CarolineTC, God says in Genesis 1 that humans are over every living thing on the earth, in the sea, and in the air. If we are supposed to eat only plants, why do we have sharp teeth? As David said, people who have seen death understand that it is sad; and therefore value life more(in general). Children who are trained to handle guns safely at an early age are less likely to misuse them. Hunting allows us to enjoy God's creation, since it is impossible to hunt indoors... Hunters have to know about the animals they are hunting (what they look like, how they act, what they eat, where they live, just to start). As someone else said, a clean shot to the vitals is the most merciful death a hunted animal will face. The alternative "natural deaths" range from starvation to freezing to being mauled by another animal.
The Alaska Oil Pipeline1
Cool, just don't hit it!
Squirrel Attacks Deer30
That's good! The squirrels have finally come to exact their revenge!
NRA T-Shirt vs. High School Dress Code8
When T-Shirts Kill Alan Newsom, a 13-year-old student at Jack Jouett Middle School in Charlottesville, Virginia, was threatened with expulsion for wearing a T-shirt that read NRA SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP. The clothing violated the school's dress code, which prohibits "messages related to weapons." Newsom's family sued the Albemarle County School Board. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided in Newsom's favor, pointing out that under the school's policy, students could not display the Great Seal of Virginia, which features a spear and a sword. But perhaps the administrators are on to something: Guns don't kill people; T-shirts kill people. --DAVID E. PETZAL
Sam, you are correct. I usually carry a knife, and multiple people have called it a weapon. I then explain to them the difference between a weapon and tool. A screw-driver, usually though of as a tool, could easily kill someone, therefore turning it into a weapon. What's next? Will DC outlaw screw-drivers in public places since someone could be hurt by it? There are tons of every-day items that, in a time of need, could become a weapon.
F&S Picks the 25 Best AR-Style Rifles94
Michael O. Humphries spent seven years on the editorial staff of NRA’s American Rifleman magazine before going freelance to cover military-pattern firearms for a variety of gun magazines, including Field & Stream's sister publication SHOT Business.
Humphries has attended many amorer’s courses and shooting schools while researching articles, including events held at Gunsite, Direct Action Resource Center, the Crucible and U.S. Training Center (formerly known as Blackwater USA). He lives in North Carolina.
I wish I had a chance to shoot an AR or AK. They are both nice guns.
Chad Love: Handy Off-Road Driving Tricks12
When it comes to sheer creativity there are very few groups more talented than off-roaders. There aren't any garages in the woods so if something goes wrong you have one of three options: Fix it, hoof it, or tow it.
As someone who has at one time or another done all three while pursuing fish, fur, and fowl I have a keen appreciation for little tricks that can get you out of big jams, and if it looks like it came straight from the "Beavis and Butt-Head" school of automotive repair then so much the better.
Like this, for example:
hahaha. I'll have to remember to keep a bottle of WD-40 handy...
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