The two of our Grandchildren that live here in Parkersburg are still a little young to take to traditional gatherings like Comptons this past weekend......at least for now. We told them that we were going to make a trip and shoot bows with other people, Jordan (the oldest Grandson at 5 years old) said......"Papaw, will you get me a bow so that I can shoot arrows with you?" Now, how can any respectable Papaw turn down a request like that ???
My wife and I looked over the offerings in Michigan this past weekend and decided on the little Rhino longbow that is 9# @ 18" along with a half dozen ramin wood arrows. We brought it home and didn't tell them anything about it until they came over this evening. I didn't give them the bow until my wife got in from work and told them that after we ate supper that we would go out and shoot some arrows.
I've gotta tell you........it was the longest couple of hours that those two kids have had in quite some time, waiting until after supper. I strung the little bow up, and gave the safety talk. I told them that it wasn't a toy and had the ability to hurt people bad, but that anytime that they wanted to shoot it when they were over, we would.
I also picked up one of the octagon shaped Rhinehart targets up at Compton and pinned the balloon to it out in the yard. They both took turns trying to burst the balloon. I instructed them on how to hold the bow and how to place their fingers on the string. It came with some of the no-glove rubber pieces on the string and it suited them very well. Below are the results of their very first shooting session, and to say that I am proud would be the understatement of the century.
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The dreaded balloon monster pinned to the target
Jordan's first shot ever with a real bow
After the shot........follow through
He's gonna get that dreaded balloon monster yet !
I'm gonna get him this time....Papaw !!!
Dang !!!! Barely missed !!!!
Topic: Grandchildren and a Rhino Longbow (Read 514 times)
