Explosive Surprise! Girl reacts to concealed Tannerite in target!

With rifle hunting season just around the corner in Oklahoma, my daughter wanted to go get some practice in before the big day. I chose pumpkins as targets for a few reasons. First, they're roughly the size of the vital zone we want to be able to hit. Second, they're more reactive than punching holes in paper. It's fun to see chips and chunks go flying off of your target to let you know you hit your mark. Third, the pumpkin scraps are a great snack for the deer, so when we were done we put what we could out by the feeder. Fourth and final, I knew it would be easy to cut the top off and drop a container of Tannerite (exploding target) down into the pumpkin without telling her, so I could get her reaction and have fun watching a pumpkin explode.

Ultimately this is about spending time with my daughter, and practicing firearm safety, handling, and marksmanship. We had a great day, and she is clearly ready to step out into the woods with me in a couple of weeks. The Tannerite was just icing on the cake for a little extra fun.

Always stay safe, and if you don't know what that means, find someone to teach you. Hope you enjoy the video!

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Music:
Final Target in Sight by Trailer Worx - courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Bury Me Down in the Valley by Riverside Ramblers - courtesy of Epidemic Sound

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