We are pleased to post the following that was sent to us by
Eisenbruder:
Some months ago I wrote how Germans rebuilt the
Luftwaffe using glider training to get around the
treaty of Versailles. I mentioned that the more people
in America that supported shooting sports the harder
it would be for the anti gun lobby to gain traction.
The Biathlon is such a sport. In the winter,
participants cross country ski and then immediately
shoot at a 50 meter target. This sport has roots in
winter warfare. The summer version has runners do a
distance cross country and then shoot. Reminds me of
the grunt training I had as a Marine. These are fine
athletes and we as shooters should recognize them and
encourage others to participate in our respective
regions. I've included two weblinks:
www.biathlon.net/intro,html and
www.utahbiathlon.org/. Have a look, research your own area, get off the
couch yourself for a try, or encourage some young
athletes to give it a "shot" (sorry).
Anyway that we can encourage sport shooting helps the
Second stay viable.
Perhaps Garrett could post some winners and Olympic
hopefuls.
Good shooting to you all... Adler Eisenbruder