Rare is reporting on an interview with Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt, who opened up about what it’s like to be a gun owner and hunter in Hollywood.
Pratt’s opinions are obviously unpopular amongst his peers, but he says that he’s actually opened up quite a few minds to the idea of gun ownership. “It’s true that there aren’t a ton of hunters in Hollywood. That being said, the people I’ve talked to about it are actually fascinated with the subject. I think I’ve changed a few minds regarding the sport. It’s pretty incredible how little people actually know about hunting,” Pratt said.
From Rare:
He noted that he often has to explain the different regulations and seasons to interested parties.
“My passion for hunting is not simply the result of a need to feed myself. There’s grocery stores for that! I’m not eating ground hog or coyote! Sometimes people don’t understand and I don’t waste my breath trying to explain it,” he said.
When asked by Pollack what the perfect day of hunting would look like, Pratt described a moment of solitude that put the sport in a different light.
“On a perfect day of hunting I hike into the woods an hour before first light with the wind in my face. I’m completely undetected. Darkness gives way to deep blue, the last stars twinkling. I hear the squirrels wake up, the birds chirp good morning. With months of preparation at my disposal I picked just this spot. I know they’re here,” he said.
Thanks to Douglas Barclay
