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This situation sounds like an accident just waiting to happen. In the first place, "spotlighting" animals is illegal in many states. Even if it weren't illegal, it sure isn't much sport to shoot some animal who is blinded or frozen by a bright spotlight shined in his eyes.
When we combine a newbie who knows next to nothing about shotguns with the darkness and the excitement of a hunt (if you want to call that hunting), we get a very dangerous combination. Also, many "spotlighters" often drink a few beers to heighten their enjoyment of the evening. As I said, I can't think of a much worse situation. I would encourage you to forget about this spotlighting event and just take a safety class and learn about shotguns the right way.
When we combine a newbie who knows next to nothing about shotguns with the darkness and the excitement of a hunt (if you want to call that hunting), we get a very dangerous combination. Also, many "spotlighters" often drink a few beers to heighten their enjoyment of the evening. As I said, I can't think of a much worse situation. I would encourage you to forget about this spotlighting event and just take a safety class and learn about shotguns the right way.
