For all you kids out there...this is how its done.

 

Hello. My name is Derek and I am going to teach you how to shoot a rifle...or .22LR in this case.  

 

 

2.  Now bring the firearm up close to your body...yes still keep the gun unchambered (unless you are in war or defending your home).

 

3.  Now check behind you to ensure no idiot is going to run out in front of you get a bleeding hole placed in the side of their head...it happens. Smile still.

       

4. It is now appropriate AND safe to chamber a round.

5. Aim at your target with your head and hands placed appropriately (or perfectly as I do) and pull the trigger to FIRE!   (It would be important to note that if you have longer arms, you can place the butt of the gun against your anterior shoulder rather than in your armpit like I have to.)

6. And that's it folks. That is how its done. So for all you kids out there make sure your parents instruct you in this manner as I have been (and have the welts to prove it.) It is now wise to give the gun back to the adult unless you are going to repeat the steps (as my gun has a 10 round magazine.)

Key Points:

(a)   Always check behind your target before you start shooting at it. You may damage some valuable minerals or fruit trees.

(b)   Never shoot people unless they are (1) trying to hurt you or someone you love, (2) an intruder in your home regardless of their intention, or (3) coming to deny your constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

(c)   Only use hollow-points on people and pests (sometimes these are the same thing.) If you use them on animals for meat or targets you are making hamburger of your meat and wasting money, respectively.

(d)   If you do find yourself in the above (b or c), two taps to the center of gravity (their chest) and a final tap to their forehead (this is what my dad tells me the concealed-carry instructor/cops teach you to do.)

(e)   Again if you find yourself in the above (b) and have to resort to (d) as soon as someone in (b) steps within 20-ft of you, peform (d)...quickly. Repeat as necessary until (b) no longer is a threat.
(f)   Be safe, safe, safe...regardless of what you are doing.

                       --Derek