I would add that probably the most positive influence was my "adopted" grandfather. He was the Texas state service rifle champ in 1920. He owned a sporting goods shop thru the 20's and 30's in town. And he had about a million stories to share. As well as good lessons to be learned.
I learned much from him.
Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
WS
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