“Self-proclaimed Ax Master Marshall Smith said his goal is to teach safe practices to guests.

‘We want everyone to leave with the same number of fingers that they came in with today, so safety is our priority,’ he said.

So far, ax throwing has proven popular in Poughkeepsie.

‘Our guests love it and many have come back for repeat visits,’ Diamond said. ‘It is really just so much fun, especially in larger groups.'” – Poughkeespie Journal