that ran down to the lake. There the old man demonstrated several aspects of shooting the shotgun correctly.

    “First, your feet must be spread apart like this, and since you’re right-handed, your left foot’s out in front, both feet planted and solid so you have good balance. Your left hand is down on the fore-end, and your right is here by the trigger. When you’re ready to shoot, bring the gun slowly against your shoulder like this. When you pull a rifle’s trigger, squeeze it slowly. But with a shotgun, pull at any speed you want.”

    Nathan walked up with thoughts of his own. He had never been as close to his grandfather as Chris was. Since Chris was little, he and his grandpa had been best buddies. Overhearing his parents talking, Nathan had...

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