i was not to sure about this as public speaking is not something i am thrilled about but since my wife was one of the leaders and both boys where there i did not want to disapoint them.
so i loaded up some blanks got out the sharps and a single action revolver shooting sticks and acc.
i started by talking about what the buffalo hunt was and why it happened and the mixed views surrounding it.
then i gave and example of the difference between black powder and smokeless (next time going to get longer matches) then started going over the sharps the double set trigers the sights the hamer and that big barrel.(as one boy pointed out my gun was taller than most of the scouts) when i started shooting the blanks talk about a captive audience
after i finised i answered questions for over an hour while i cleaned my gun most of kids and some of the adults had some real good questions and coments.i started the day not sure of this and now would not trade it for the world and would due it again for sure and am now going to look for some period loading tools for props.
if you have the chance to teach kids about shooting don't miss out on it you will have a good time.
ps the camp leader said i kept the kids in one spot longer than any other speaker during old west week.
