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WeirsGuard · 01-13-2009, 09:47 AM

I used to stop by there and fire off a few rounds all the time growing up in the Weirs in the 60's - 70's. I credit Henry's establishment with providing me the experience needed to shoot Expert when I was in the military.

As I recall, the weapons were all chained to the counter and used low power (15 grain?) ammo. A good air rifle might have had more stopping power.

He also had a special challenge chamber where you could win $10.00 if you placed three rounds that obliterated a small shape (I believe it was a red heart) on a card down-range. $10.00 was serious change for a twelve year old at the time. I won it once after probably plunking down $100.00 worth of quarters over the years.

Could you imagine the PC outcry if a similar operation tried to open today?

"You'll shoot your eye our kid!"

01-13-2009, 09:47 AM	#3
WeirsGuard Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	I Remember I used to stop by there and fire off a few rounds all the time growing up in the Weirs in the 60's - 70's. I credit Henry's establishment with providing me the experience needed to shoot Expert when I was in the military. As I recall, the weapons were all chained to the counter and used low power (15 grain?) ammo. A good air rifle might have had more stopping power. He also had a special challenge chamber where you could win $10.00 if you placed three rounds that obliterated a small shape (I believe it was a red heart) on a card down-range. $10.00 was serious change for a twelve year old at the time. I won it once after probably plunking down $100.00 worth of quarters over the years. Could you imagine the PC outcry if a similar operation tried to open today? "You'll shoot your eye our kid!"