Episode 55 The Hollywood Disasters Part 1

Bringing Rural Back Podcast

In this episode we talk about 2 of the disasters that Hollywood loves to portray. In this episode we talk about an asteroid strike and a massive super-volcano eruption. The reason I approached these two together is because their impact and the causes of their impact are so similar.  I hope you enjoy.

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Episode 54 Training a New Shooter

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Teaching a Child the Proper Handling and Use of a Firearm

When teaching a child about firearms I believe it is best to introduce them to a BB gun.  I like so many more started with a Red Ryder BB gun made by Daisy. I am of the opinion that this is the best starting point for a young shooter. The child should be taught to always treat the gun as if it is loaded. The gun should never be pointed at anyone or anything that they shouldn't shoot. The child should also be taught how to care for their firearm. There isn't much to caring for this weapon, but we want to teach good habits from the beginning.

The first several months the child should always be under adult supervision, at least until they have proven to be responsible. The child cannot take their gun out without someone with them. They should never play war with a BB gun or airsoft. 

Airsoft can be an effective training tool. These can be purchased in many configurations and can actually be the true weight and design of several real firearms. This will help a shooter and will enable them to practice at home. Some older children use airsoft to play war. There isn't any real danger, but they do hurt when hit with one of these plastic bbs. 

After spending a significant period of time with either a bb gun or an airsoft a child can be introduced to a 22 long rifle, with strict adult supervision. I strongly advise that you either use a single shot or treat what you have as a single shot. This forces the new shooter to take their time with each shot. It is very easy to just keep shooting till you hit the can or make the target ping and feel like you have done something. I love reactive targets, but a reactive target, a new shooter, and a semi automatic wastes ammo and can create bad habits.

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Homestead Blog Hop #77

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

When life gets so heck-tick that you almost feel like you don't have time to breathe, it helps to force yourself to stop and look around at what others are doing. I always enjoy the hop because I get to share in other people's triumphs and trials. The hop is a way to remind myself that even though I may feel alone at times, there are others on the same journey. I hope you enjoy the hop.

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

 

 Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Jenn - Little House on the 100 Farm (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/Instagram) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

1. How to Make Rose Hip Medicine from Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth

2. Learning Your Grandparent's Skills from Little House on the 100 Farm

 3. Growing a Garden: Organic Pest Management from Flaws Forgiven

Congrats! Feel free to grab the featured on button for your post.

Just right click and 'save image as...'

Guidelines for this Get-Together:

1. Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog!
2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!