It seems that kids never tire of shooting stuff other than paper targets. We decided to try another type recently- stuffed toys. For some reason, they get a good laugh from knocking the stuffings out of a stuffed toy. The targets were unicorns and a "hello kitty". Kitty got sent to the great litter box in the sky while the larger unicorn soaked up over 25 musket ball hits and yes, there was "stuffin carnage" on the backstop. They also blasted apples, taters, and a couple water bottles for good measure so fun was had all the way around! And yes, we dress somewhat period to add to the day and the kids seem to enjoy history taught in a completely different manner all the while knocking the stuffins out of kitty.
I'm demonstrating loading patch round ball. On the left target frame just over a kid's head, you can make out the unicorn and second target left of the unicorn is kitty.
Here Charlie, aka "Mr President", is demonstrating the use of buck n ball in an original 1842 Macon smoothbore. In the background in colonial high fashion is "Flintlock Bob" with his extra fancy spiffy hat.
Shot fired in honor of San Juan Hill! Bully for you Mr President!
I'm demonstrating loading patch round ball. On the left target frame just over a kid's head, you can make out the unicorn and second target left of the unicorn is kitty.
Here Charlie, aka "Mr President", is demonstrating the use of buck n ball in an original 1842 Macon smoothbore. In the background in colonial high fashion is "Flintlock Bob" with his extra fancy spiffy hat.
Shot fired in honor of San Juan Hill! Bully for you Mr President!