Episode 156 - So you want to get into long range shooting, part 4. hits for clicks and expectations.

May 24, 2023

So we interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement...not everything you see or read is true, real or even possible by us mere mortals.

We were speaking with Matt Rinella, of the Hunt Quietly Podcast, and could not believe how parallel our two worlds of hunting and shooting align,  from advertising, Facebook, YouTube, Influencers and yes even "Jack Asses" like the movie, but only with rifles and shooting. These "Jack Asses" hurt our image as marksman and professionals and put these ridiculous clips up for all to watch and think that their "edited" abilities are the normal that you must live up to.  Or they sell you equipment with such lines and professional influencers that the snake oil salesman would be proud.

We need to set the bar on what a true marksman is and how they should truly gauge themselves as they grow. We need people to put up content that is true, unbiased, untainted by corporate greed and with professionalism and safety at its core.  So all those on the outside watching want to learn more about or be a part of this positive and professional image.  We need to stop glorifying and "following" those whose stupid stunts and plain stupidity, by accident or intent, are there only to draw millions of clicks and money in their pockets.  These stunts make our sport and industry look like the cast of "Jack Ass" found a new area to produce content in and portray us all in that light.

Hits for clicks or stunts for followers with firearms and shooting is bad for our industry, our sport and sets a poor example to our youth and the outside world watching.  Hunt Quietly is a good example for our shooting and hunting world to follow if we want this sport and industry to be seen in a positive light. 

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