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BOY SCOUT TROOP 461 in BETHESDA, BOY SCOUTS AT BULL RUN TRAP RANGE IN CENTREVILLE VIRGINIA - FUN FOR ALL

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 461 in BETHESDA, ADVENTURE AND GUN SAFETY AT THE TRAP RANGE.

BOY SCOUTS AT BULL RUN TRAP RANGE IN CENTREVILLE VIRGINIA - FUN FOR ALL

I usually manage to get to the Bull Run Trap and Skeet Range in Centreville on Saturday.  That's alsso the day groups of Boy Scouts, 4 H and other youth organizations are most likely to schedule shooting events for their members. 

WHAT FUN TO WATCH the young shooters, some for the first time out, enjoy a round of TRAP.  They always enjoy their trap shooting adventure.   Often there are scouts at the range qualifying for a shooting badge.  Today was an introduction to shooting for most.  

THE SCOUTS ENJOYED THEIR DAY ON THE RANGE - - SO WILL YOU! 

The scouts shoot in five man squads, 5 shots from each station, 25 shots in all. 

Bull Run Trapper  Bull Run Scouts Shooting

Experienced Trappers manage the field for safety.  Bull Run has a staff of very experienced and patient Trappers who help the scouts through their game.  They have equipment, guns, eye protection and ear protection (required) for all shooters who do not have their own.  Safety first!

Boy Scouts 11-20-2010  Bull Run Scouts shooting

Bull Run

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LEFT:  Boy Scout shooter in good form. 

RIGHT:  Young shooter about 6 years old with Mom close by.  He shot one bird and was very pleased.  The young shooter was shooting a .410 shotgun which is the smallest bore and shooting even one bird with that shotgun is not easy.

Bull Run Shooters Scouts

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

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Comments(20)

Jane & Jeff Daley, PhD
Luxury Valley Homes Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Real Estate Arizona

This left me remembering my days in the scouts - Way back in the day.

Nov 20, 2010 11:49 PM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

That is awesome! And for that young boy to shoot a bird is amazing. He obviously has great eye hand coordination. I can't even shoot right with an arcade game, lol. I would love to try it for real though.

Nov 20, 2010 11:51 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Jeff.  They have a wonderful time.  Scouts is a very special group.

Michael.  Sorry, that's your problem, not a problem for the scouts or me.

Jackie.  If you ever get in my neighborhood, I'll take you.  It's great fun.

Nov 20, 2010 11:54 PM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Don't worry, I will do that! I have family in Vienna and Manassas.

Nov 21, 2010 12:08 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Jackie.  The Bull Run Park is in Centreville, in Fairfax County but borders Manassas.  Very convenient.

 

Nov 21, 2010 12:16 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Lenn, reminds me of my first time on the range at ROTC, only they weren't concerned with ear plugs and we weren't using shot guns.

Nov 21, 2010 12:25 AM
San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

 

 

 

Lenn.... Weather looks great..!   And the Boy Scouts look like they are having fun !

It sure does give them a sense of responsibility, determination, focus and a direction

What a great time

Nov 21, 2010 12:56 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Ed.  HA!  That's because ROTC is grooming young men and women for the military for which rifles, semi and fully automatic are the weapons of choice.  Many military bases in the area, Andrews, Ft. Belvoir and others do have skeet and trap ranges.

Robert.  Indeed.  Shooting does teach discipline and focus.  They love it.  These scouts are naturally competitive and enjoy seeing a clay pigeon break in the air when they have a "hit".

Nov 21, 2010 01:37 AM
Jon Budish
Resident Realty - Fort Collins, CO

There are a lot of young people shooting for the first time, and getting hooked for life. I know from personal experience.

Nov 21, 2010 01:41 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Jon.  So do I.  So do I.  Great sport and competition.

Nov 21, 2010 01:48 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Lenn - a six year old hitting a clay is amazing. I'm sure he will be talking about that his entire life, and i'm sure it won't be his last day on the range.

Nov 21, 2010 02:10 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

My troop goes there and to the Isaac Walton spots a lot.  It is always a great time!

Unlike you, we never bring cookies...

Nov 21, 2010 02:13 AM
'The Diamond Group' 'A Cut Above The Rest'
The Diamond Group @ Keller Williams - Lubbock, TX
Lubbock Texas Real Estate

Lenn that reminds me of my sons scouting days and shooting either guns or arrows was his favorite pastime. Scouting is  such a great outlet for boys.

Nov 21, 2010 04:10 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Lenn - Thanks for sharing sights of normalcy in everyday life.  With all the emphasis on the drama of today's world, it is refreshing to see kids learning sport with safety and supervision! 

Nov 21, 2010 06:45 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Larry.  He was thrilled, as was everyone on that range that was rooting for him to get at least one.

Jay.  HA!   My cookies are for the trappers. 

Elizabeth.  I agree.  Scouting is wonderful for boys and girls.

Jack.  You bet.  They also get a sense of the competition involved which appeals to many shooters, like me.

Nov 21, 2010 07:54 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I wish I had taken up the sport at those ages, thanks Lenn.

Nov 21, 2010 08:37 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Lenn

It looks like the scouts are really into the shooting.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 21, 2010 02:43 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Kevin.  I bet many do.  I've been shooting since I can remember but became a serious skeet and trap shooter many years ago.  Love it.

Lou.  They did indeed.  They did inceed.

Nov 21, 2010 09:52 PM
Navona Hart
Century 21 Realty @ Home - Farmville, VA
Selling the Best Properties in Central Virginia

I use to live in Centreville and have forgotten all of the great facilities that are there! Now we shoot in out backyard.  My boys are scouts and they would love this kind of outing.  Looks like a good time.

Dec 04, 2010 01:23 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Navona.  it is indeed.  There are often groups of youngsters, scouts, 4H, etc., enjoying the shooting sports. 

Dec 04, 2010 01:41 AM