and steadily and not by jerks, and aim low, but keep the gun moving. 



If you are not near any water, tie a can to a long string and have 

 it pulled along the ground, slowly at first, then faster and faster as 

 you improve. Shoot at it sidewise, crosswise and every way you can 

 think of to give you practice and accustom you to all kinds of shoot- 

 ing. 



If you have little time for field work or are so situated that you 

 have no opportunity to practice out of doors, try shooting on roller 

 skates. This will try your nerve and teach you to have self-possession 



SHOOTING OFF ROLLER SKATES. 



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