Lucas Black Shares Father-Son Hunting Bond With New Crossbow Setup

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Lucas Black, known for appearing in several “Fast & Furious” films, shared a clip of a new setup before deer season while bonding with his son, creating waves of admiration and nostalgia.

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The clip on Black’s Instagram shows him shooting with the Barnett crossbow and Burris optics, telling his son jokes about aiming. “We’re getting fired up, son,” said Black in his trademark Southern twang before sinking the target dead-center. The clip constituted your typical father-son moment any outdoorsman would cherish: camo gear, classy hits, and some chill excitement for the new gear pre-hunt.

Most comments praised this wholesome content, yet some fans were surprised to even witness Black’s genuine country persona. One user wrote, “Mate Ive watched so many movies of you and never knew you had such a cool accent,” while others went to Black’s defense, saying he’s always been true to his Alabama roots in roles he has played. The debate turned steaming when a comment read, “he’s never had a different accent in anything he’s ‘acted’ in!!!! You are a fake.”

The post probably doubled as an advertisement, too, as the official Barnett account chimed in, “Heck yeah!! Love to see it!!” Several followers indicated that they bought the same model of crossbow for their families, while others debated crossbow versus compound bow. “Switched to a crossbow after major shoulder problems…for many of us it is the only way we can still hunt,” said one hunter, highlighting how the sport accommodates people with different abilities.

Not all were happy. One vulgar comment read, “You should shoot your foot with that. Would be better to watch that footage than anything you’ve ever been in,” but bad-talking the lovely hunting clip was apparently the sport of some Internet trolls. Most responses, however, focused on Black’s family values and passion for the outdoors, including a comment from a mom: “Your son looks so much like you; he’s so lucky to have you in his life,” and another who referenced Black’s Fast & Furious persona: “When your kids get older and realize you’re one of the best characters from fast n furious!”

A few of the international followers envied the accessibility of hunting gear, with one user from Brazil writing: “Very cool…I wish we had that easy access to these products here. In Brazil, this type of product is always very expensive.” Now the cultural division that erected between these parts of the world in outdoor sports was made evident.

The caption by Black underlined the statement “marksmanship is a skill that should be sought after,” from which place he stitched an intertwined narrative comprising Christian faith, family values, and life in the outdoors. The hashtag combos of #bringmasculinityback and #Jesusfirst grabbed people, with many users boasting about their merch from Black’s apparel line with those slogans.

When deer season arrives, this post will remind fans and friends that between all those Hollywood credits lies a true outdoorsman carrying the torch for the next generation. The waves of mixed responses from nostalgic fans and fellow hunters to a handful of haters act as a virtual campfire where all have something to say about the gear, technique, and present-day image of a real outdoorsman. The comment section became louder than the video partly because it became a feverish point for debate on brands of crossbows and for defending the Southern accent.

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As the hunting community continues to grow, many aim to follow in the footsteps of outdoorsmen like Black, who inspires others to embrace their roots and find joy in nature.