The info presented by you all is representative of what we all have seen in one form or another. However, the emphasis seems to be the Black Rifle that the younger generations flock to. What we old timers (60 to 80 year olds) have to do is this, when at the range and one of these youngsters are there, offer them the opportunity to shoot an 03 or Grand or the M1 Carbine. If you have any of the other WW2 rifles, offer the same opportunity to try them. Same with a pistol. If into archery, let them try that basic bow you have with out all the cams and sights on them.
We can't get them interested if they don't have a chance to try something new that is old. Challenge them.
Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.
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