Did you read my past post "Don't be afraid, be educated"? If so, you know I feel EVERYONE should be educated in firearm handling whether or not they own one. Here is a great read I found via Kalkomey, educators in safety. What are your thoughts of firearm safety education? Have you taken some courses or …
What to do for Halloween
With thoughts of many who are repairing and recovering today. We want you to know not everyone is out partying, dancing or collecting candy. What are you doing for Halloween? Anything fun? What did you dress up as?At the Anstine Ranch, we've been busy hunting, scouting and shooting. Here is what we call "fun" for …
Don’t be afraid – Be educated (Children and Firearm Safety)
I feel all families should teach their children about firearms. Whether you intend to own one or not! What if your child comes across a firearm or visits another friend's home where there are firearms? Will your child know what to do? Firearm safety is a very important thing in our lives. It has weighed …
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Shooting Safety – Nothing to joke about
NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHILE HANDLING A FIREARM I tend to be a jokester. I like to make light of a lot of things. However, the people who are close to me know very well there are things I do NOT joke about. One important one is shooting safety. I take the responsibility of …
Shooting Safety Tip
As an instructor and mentor to new shooters, I notice things shooters are doing. One thing I notice on every firing line, video, television show, and movie is where the shooter's trigger finger is. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. Keep your finger off the trigger until your …
Summer Fun Idea for You & the Children
It is of the highest importance to teach the kids properly. Before you shoot, please refresh yourself with the safety rules and/or take a firearms safety course: It is early on in the way of summertime, but I know eventually, we will hear, "I'm bored." Do you have many ideas for fun things to do …
ReVO 26 Pro Ears youth hearing protection
"Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate. Guns are loud, and the noise can cause hearing damage. They can also emit debris and hot gas that could cause eye injury. For these reasons, shooting glasses and hearing protectors should be worn by shooters and spectators." Follow firearm safety rules. When shooting at the range, wearing …
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Shooting – Fun with Women at the Range | Mia’s Motivations
I am always encouraging ladies to get outdoors. Ladies, if you have the chance, find an event and go. It doesn't matter if you know someone or not. You will have new friends by the time you leave. Women In The Outdoors (WITO) events are always fun. I am getting excited about one this coming weekend. It is a  firearms …
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Little Gal Shares Shooting Safety with Friends
Hank and I spent Saturday morning with the Little Gal and two of her friends, at their mother's request, teaching them shooting safety. Â We began the morning by showing the kids several different guns and their "action" and how to check them and see if they are safe. The Little Gal explains the safety of …
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