My dad used to take me out of school 2 days per year, my choice, to hunt with him. He wrote a note telling teacher that he was taking me hunting. Teacher sent me to the office to get principals OK.
Good ole Mr. Fredell was a bit suspicious of the note but gave his OK. When leaving his office he suddenly asked what type of gun I was going to use. I think he may have been trying to trick me,
I replied Model 12 Winchester 12 gauge with a 30 inch Nickel steel barrel. I was bit of a gun geek and knew everything about my gun. Mr Fredell just gave me a wink and a smile and said OK again