Action Pistol Shooting Brings Family Together

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posted on February 10, 2016
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It all started when James Avenell took a page from the playbook of A Christmas Story and hid a box in the corner for his son Jonah to open last on Christmas Day. Inside was a Red Ryder BB Gun, and from that point on, both father and sondespite never having shot anything beforewere hooked. But plinking away at targets with a BB gun just wasn't enough. Learn how this duo are taking the action pistol world by storm in this terrific piece from our friends at Shooting Sports USA. Click here! And while you're there, sign up for SSUSA's free online magazine to stay on top of everything shooting sports.

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