So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Don't Shoot Your Eye Out - Airsoft Guns And Safety Rules

By Anthony Carter

As we write this article, we would like to let you in on some of the excitement of these airsoft guns. You see, for many years, these guns have been very popular. We got into them about a year ago and ever since then, we have been interested in the different types. Our friends even come over from time to time to play with these guns. Why? Well, because they are so much fun. As we write this article, we would like to not only tell you how much fun they are, but we would like to tell you about some safety rules behind them. Almost everyone remembers the famous line in A Christmas Story: "You'll shoot your eye out with a BB gun!" Although we tend to laugh at this line, airsoft guns can be dangerous, and it's important to know some basic safety rules.

If you have a pre-teen or teenage boy, chances are that he's already asked you for an airsoft gun for Christmas or his birthday. These guns are perfectly safe, but it's important to you know and enforce some basic safety rules.

Children under' are not allowed to use these guns without adult supervision. That's not just your rule; it's the law. If your child cannot accept this, he is not ready to own one of these guns. The law is there because these guns are weapons, not toys, and can cause injury if not used properly.

First, promise your parents that you will never take your gun to school or show it off in public. Doing these things can be very dangerous; you can get kicked out of school or shot by a police officer if you break this rule. In fact, you should always carry your gun in a gun case and never use it other than on an airsoft range.

While airsoft pellets are not lethal, shooting at close range can cause eye damage or loss of teeth. Your child can avoid this kind of accident in two ways. First, he should never point his gun at anyone, even as a joke, because it is too easy to accidentally shoot. Secondly, he should always wear goggles on the airsoft range in order to protect his eyes. It is wise for your child to wear other protective gear, such as bulletproof vests, guards, and steel toe combat boots. Proper gear covers his skin so that he is less likely to be hurt by a stray bullet.

Finally, your child needs to pay attention while on the range. When shooting, he should first check to make sure there are no other people within range of the target. It is a good idea in general to be aware of one's surroundings when shooting in order to minimize accidents.

There are some games that do allow shooting at human targets. It is up to you whether or not to allow your child to participate. These games require the protective gear described above.

If you supervise your child and teach him to use his new gun safely, there is no reason not to allow him to have one. Only you know, however, if your child is mature enough to have an airsoft gun.

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