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GUN
by Oren Arnold
The Wild West-bang!-was a region of violence and most of it
centered around the six gun. That weapon is simply a "six shooter"
carried in a holster on a man's hip, or sometimes tied lower for quicker
draw. It was used by the outlaws to rob the
banks and stage coaches, and by sheriffs to
bring those outlaws in. It was used by
gamblers who palmed an extra ace, by cow-
boys who fought rustlers and Indians, by
men in all walks of life and often by women
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as well.
The picture above shows Ray Griswold
of the 7 UP Ranch demonstrating quick shoot-
ing from the hip. Notice his left hand placed
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THE SIX GUN (Concluded)
so as to help protect his abdomen from the
other man's bullets.
The revolver is still a favored weapon out
West. Civilization has made life a bit quieter,
but the tradition of decency and goodness is
still enforced by the Westerner's six gun.
Beware, you cheap modern crooks; sons of
the pioneers are still quick on the draw!
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