and about time! Fact is archery is cool. should be cool for almost anyone. I am not gonna say everyone thinks archery is cool.....just people who understand facts.
I digress...already.
Hawkeye, of the Avengers, Katniss, the Mockingjay, the elf dude who sometimes is a pirate. even Darrell from Walking Dead (if xbow is your bag). There is no doubt that these characters are helping build the archery boon. This is great for overall visibility. Archery was one of the most watched of the last summer Olympic games if i recall correctly. I am actually happier about the games than the Avengers Et al.
Another fact ...I am sinking into the cesspit of hippyism....another fact is I am probably the better for it. All the above mentioned fictional characters use their bows to kill people. It makes for good movies and TV. It does, I get it I like it I am part of the problem.
So we as Archery fans, participants, hobbyist, professionals and educators, should foster the interest in the SPORT. We will gladly take help from Hollywood to promote archery. We need to make sure that kids realize that like in the movies bows can kill, that bows are not left to use without monitoring, and that they are shown at lease the minimum of form so they do not get injured.
it will not take more than a couple accidents to ruin the fun for all. please do introduce someone to the art, please do make sure they get some basic instruction and supervision.
cheers
Handsome Dave
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