| Many people who have come to know BB guns, | | | | you, the hunter the opportunity to steady |
| enjoy them so much that they often prefer | | | | yourself for a good shot. |
| them to firearms. There's just something about | | | | While wild game or rodent hunting either for |
| the simple mechanism of air, pressure and a BB | | | | pleasure or as pest control may be enjoyable for |
| that makes the sound and force of a BB rifle so | | | | some, others prefer to let nature take its course |
| compelling. | | | | and use BB guns for target shooting only, using |
| If you're getting prepared for a trip to the woods, | | | | paper or wood targets as their form of |
| going camping or just taking aim on some | | | | recreational use. Either way, BB rifles can be a |
| objects, there are a few tips to follow and some | | | | blast and an excellent method of learning proper |
| basics to master. | | | | weapon handling. |
| First things first. Safety is a must. Take | | | | An advantage of using BB guns is often times |
| precautions and refer to the safety guidelines of | | | | you are able to hunt in places where firearm use |
| the BB gun manufacturer and ammunition. There | | | | is not allowed. This can open up some vital hunting |
| are many no brainer steps to follow, like never | | | | grounds that would otherwise be off limits. Be |
| point the muzzle at a person, wear safety | | | | sure to check that you're not trespassing or |
| glasses, be aware of your target and | | | | breaking any laws prior to taking on a new area. |
| surroundings, don't leave a gun loaded when not in | | | | It's also wise to check with local suppliers for |
| use and always treat your BB rifle as if it were | | | | good areas that are ideal for beginners. You want |
| loaded. Precaution is the most effective form of | | | | to make sure that your lack of expertise does |
| caution. | | | | not put yourself or others in danger. |
| Uses & Targets | | | | Use your sights. Practice lining up your sights and |
| Many people enjoy hunting rodents, birds, | | | | find which eye is more dominant. Once you have |
| squirrels, small game and even deer with BB guns | | | | a good feel and have your sights aligned properly |
| either for game hunting or as a method of pest | | | | take a couple practice shots and assess where |
| control. Hunting rodents can be fun because they | | | | your BB goes. |
| are so quick, it can be quite a rewarding challenge | | | | Whether hunting or target shooting, BB guns open |
| when a target is squared up. It's been noted by | | | | up the opportunity to otherwise inaccessible |
| many a rodent hunter that since they are quite | | | | locations to enjoy the sport. Make sure to always |
| curious creatures, they will often through caution | | | | check your local city and state regulations. Be |
| to the wind and assess there predator. This gives | | | | smart, be safe and be self aware. |