Wakulla County Outdoor Safety Camp for Youth
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Updated: 3:36 PM Jul 31, 2010
Wakulla County Outdoor Safety Camp for Youth
A $600,000 grant from the Department of Justice is giving kids in Wakulla County the opportunity to lock and load, all while doing it safely.
Posted: 12:05 AM Jul 29, 2010
Reporter: Heather Biance
Email Address: heather.biance@wctv.tv
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They're setting their sights, putting their finger on the trigger and firing.

These kids may only be middle or high school age, but they're learning the ins and outs of outdoor safety.

"They enjoy it so very much simply because it's a one on one experience. While they're on the firing line they have one instructor assigned to them," says Major Maurice Langston of the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office.

Living in Wakulla County, or Sportsman's Paradise as many know it, these kids say it's hard not to know your way around a gun.

But making sure safety is a priority, is what this week-long summer camp is all about.

"Some people do not take it wisely. I've seen friends get shot and all that because they weren't being safe. So I believe everyone should learn how to control a gun," says high schooler Ryan Kelley.

But for 13-year--old Albert Smythe, it's not just about learning how to control a gun, he says this week means more than that to him.

Probably being here with my Dad and sharing this experience with him," says Albert Smythe.

Anything from shotguns, handguns, archery to semi automatics, this is the epitome of hands on learning.

The instructors even gave me the chance to try out the powerful AR15 and lets just say it has some kick.

The camp is being put on by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office.
Check out the video to see.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Sunshine Location: Crawfordville on Jul 30, 2010 at 12:48 PM

Wow nothing more from David Pussler, LOL
Posted by: GV Location: Ga on Jul 30, 2010 at 10:01 AM

David Pussler,what big city are you talking about?Your location says tallahassee,but are you really in atlanta or miami?
Posted by: Shut it ! on Jul 29, 2010 at 11:20 PM

David Pussler , We know what kind of person you are . Did the inmate search up there in the big city ! Well lookie there, it's big bad David Pussler , come to Wakulla and you will have to show how bad you are to a man , not a woman. Pathetic sissy.
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