Tools of the Trade: Basic Hunting Equipment

Joseph Ciringione | Beyond his sales and production responsibilities at Igus, Joe enjoys leading a physically active lifestyle.

Hunting is a sport that requires first, a license and second, skill. If you’re new to this hobby, then there is much to be learned from seasoned hunters. Here are some of the basic equipment you need to help you survive your first hunt:

Camouflage and boots: When you’re out hunting, you want to be dressing the part. The proper attire for hunting is camouflage and boots. These will help you move easily around the hunting grounds as well as give you ample cover.

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Guns and ammo: Ask the help of a professional when choosing your gun (or guns). It’s also good to practice shooting and get enough knowledge on how to use your gun properly to avoid accident or injury. You also have to make sure you’re well stocked with ammunition.

Navigation: Maps, compasses, and other navigation tools are important for the hunt. Getting lost is not an option because this might jeopardize your safety. Make sure you know how to read the map and use the compass properly.

First aid: Having a first aid kit ready will help you in case of any emergency, accident, or injury. Any wounds should be treated immediately to avoid infection or complication.

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What Steps To Take If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Joseph Ciringione | Joe Ciringione studied business and law enforcement as an undergraduate in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Bullying in any form should have no place in society. Unfortunately, it still happens, particularly in schools. It is even said that more than half of all children are involved; they can be the bully, the victim, or a witness to this type of incidences.

No parents would want to see their kid being bullied. But if it does happen, they should take the necessary steps to make sure that their child is not permanently affected by it, and that the bullying stops.

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Ensure constructive anger

A normal response to bullying is anger, but if the family lets rage dictate their next step, the situation can worsen. The urge to immediately charge the bully, his parents, or school officials, should be avoided. Instead, it is important to channel anger into creating a constructive strategy, which involves harmoniously working with school officials.

Empathize with the child

A bullied child can feel a plethora of negative emotions in addition to hurt, including helplessness, fear, loneliness, and powerlessness. Some parents would mistakenly tell their child to toughen up or to fight back. But this could result in even more demoralization. The best thing to do is to assure the child that he has an ally in his parents.

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Study the law

There are anti-bullying policies that schools are legally required to implement and adhere to, as well as state anti-bullying legislation that covers all forms of bullying. If bullying persists, there are legal actions that could be taken.