Television was the first influence. Watching all the TV westerns and cop shows in the late 50s and early 60s. Dad wasn't a hunter, but in 1960 he joined NRA to get a 1903A3. He worked at Red River Arsenal, and was able to pick the one he wanted. He trained with one in WWII, and had a lot of respect for the old Springfield. Mom didn't like guns, since a friend of theirs accidently killed himself. I finally got a Daisy BB gun when I was 11. Then a single shot H&R 20ga. when I was 13. Then, when I was 21, I worked with a fella, who was really into guns. He taught me about pistols and the politics of firearms. It was his influence that made me join NRA, and subscribe to G&A, and Shooting Times. He moved away, after little more than a year later. Mack (Butch) Standridge, if you're out there somewhere, thanks. I sure would like to hear from you.

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Wayne
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