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Letter to the editor:
I don't know anything about guns. But since I live near a shooting range, I figured it was high time to check out what's going on. The Blue Mountain Sportsman Center is about 3 miles from Chapel Hill in Peekskill, where I live. It's the only public outdoor center in Westchester, and one of very few in New York. On the Saturday afternoon I stopped by, I got a tour from Adam, one of the instructors at the range. He explained the ranges available to the public and the types of firearms accommodated at each.
Frankly, I didn't understand that much, but did discover that the size of the “boom” isn't necessarily related to the bore of the gun. And it was “ear opening” to hear just how incredibly loud guns are up close. After all, every shot is a small explosion. Adam was kind enough to lend me some hearing protection.
Adam told me it was a light turnout that afternoon; there were 50 or 60 people around. I started out at the archery range, which was empty, and was informed there's also a 3-D archery range, where folks can shoot at faux-game. While walking, I learned how very qualified he and the other instructors are to serve there. One of the range officers has been at it for 40-45 years. The safety measures are very impressive, as were the degree of free supervision and instruction offered.
Joel Heumann, Peekskill
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