Jean Francois Bouchard
Jean Francois Bouchard Deep in the heart of America, one feels transported to the war-torn regions of the Middle East. Shooting ranges host events each year attracting thousands of participants who…
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Jean Francois Bouchard
Deep in the heart of America, one feels transported to the war-torn regions of the Middle East. Shooting ranges host events each year attracting thousands of participants who utilize machine guns, canons, bombs and even tanks for recreation. The recreational use of military-grade weapons has become a cherished pastime for many aficionados.
Participants see this activity both as a sport and as a way of life, connected to the American ideals of freedom and self-reliance. Their targets include zombie pictures, barrels, mannequins, scrap cars and explosive charges that go off when hit. Jean-Fran ois Bouchard's photographs show this reality from a new perspective by documenting the left over relics from this recreational pastime.
Many photographers have taken an interest in gun culture in the US. Bouchard's point of view brings to light the new extremes of military-grade weapon use and