Pembroke - At the Old Colony Sportsmen’s Association, George Wilson hopes to put all the negative connotations aside about guns.
In fact, he refuses to address them as “weapons.”
“They are firearms,” he said, standing by the shooting range where a host of young residents lined up to learn how to shoot various firearms. “We need a more positive image of the shooting sports. Shooting sports are a tremendous activity that you can do all your life. What other sport can you participate in for your entire life?”
Wilson took a step back and walked up and down the row of guns where kids as young as 13 were being taught how to aim and fire rifles.
He paused to inform shooters that the targets needed to be set-up, as members of the club ran out onto the range and spray painted circular targets with bright orange spray paint.
When they returned, one volunteer handed Wilson an emptied orange canister. Wilson looked at the volunteer and made sure everyone was off the range.
The volunteer gave Wilson the thumbs-up for firing.
