Peters said he hopes to add another shotgun range and a small trap house. Although adult members must join the National Rifle Association, with which the Bone Creek Gun Club is affiliated, junior members are just there to learn about shooting sports. They don't even have to own their own guns. Dye was working with a newcomer to the group, which averages eight to 10 regulars ranging from 7 to 17 years of age. The junior gun club meets the second Saturday of each month, and membership for kids is free.
Dye begins by telling each new shooter the three most important rules.
All the guns are loaded all the time. They're not, but I want you to treat 'em that way. Don't point at anything you don't intend to shoot, and don't put your finger on the trigger. Dye works with the beginners until he's sure they can operate safely on their own, but even with the older regulars, he keeps an ever-watchful eye out. He said some of the older members are very responsible, but the club strongly discourages youth from shooting without an adult present.