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Preston, a retired lieutenant colonel of the Walton County Sheriff s Office, added that the establishment is designed around a crawl, walk, run mentality, meaning patrons are properly trained and educated before stepping on the range.
This is done with the help of a shooting simulator, which uses a projector, sensors and fake gun to help guests practice their shot, develop muscle memory and save ammo. A lot of folks buy a gun and it may or may not be the right gun for them, not only depending on their intended use, but depending on their size (and) depending on their physical stature and capability, Preston said. When you take that gun . and you go out and shoot it and don t understand the fundamentals, it can become very frustrating very quick, and it can get very expensive because you go through a lot of ammo until you finally begin to learn.
Among those walking the trails Thursday were William and Elaine Marrison, snowbirds from Michigan.
As they stood along a trail near a small body of water, the pair said they try to walk at least 6 miles a day. They logged about 485 miles last year during a three-and-a-half-month period. It s just a safe place to walk, especially now, William said. There s no crowds . and we just like it out here. Nature s beautiful, Elaine added. This is why we come here.
While they might not be from the Beach, the Marrisons said it s nice to hear local officials care enough about preserving nature to spend almost $100,000.