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Show Home Is the Hunter -We Hope ' ' , j i ) . - '- -t . . - I If the nation's communications systems were suddenly to blare out that sixty-six divisions of armed men would, within the next few weeks, be invading our marshes and forest lands the results re-sults would amount to a near panic. Yet this is exactly what's going to happen between now and October when more than a million mil-lion bright-eyed nimrods will eagerly turn into walking arse-nels, arse-nels, set out to drink in the autumn au-tumn air and return home loaded with prized venison, rare fowl, and in some cases the pelt of a fellow hunter. This is also the time when forest rangers, gamekeepers, game-keepers, local sheriffs and first aid stations tensely prepare for the possible carnage that could ensue when the eagerly sought target turns out to be the backside back-side of a brother in arms. The National Rifle Association of America suggests that rigid ad-herence ad-herence ift a few basic rules of sane and sensible gun handling can spell the difference between a robust, happy holiday and tragedy. N.R.A.A.'s more than half million members live by these rules: (1) Treat Every Gun As If It Were Loaded it is always al-ways the unloaded gun that seems to do the damage. (2) Always Point The Muzzle In A Safe Directionthe Di-rectionthe true gun expert is easy to spot by the way he handles his gun. (3) Be Sure Of Your Target no trophy is worth an uncertain shot. (4) Be Sure Of Your Backstop bullets can go for incredibly long distances. (5) Avoid Alcoholic Beverages Before And During Shooting it really doesn't keep you warm, and can affect your judgment. A forest with its autumn colors is a beautiful thing to contemplate contem-plate thus if you are not sure of your target, light up a cigar-sit cigar-sit down relax until you have planned your next move. |