My son's first range day

Rookie Shooter · Feb 19, 2017

My son (9) enjoyed his first time at the range. He asked if we could go back next weekend. It looks like I now have a good excuse to spend more time at the range but need to stock up on 22.

Doctor_M · Feb 19, 2017

Awesome! Congrats. You have a built-in, life-long shooting buddy!!

esrepairman · Feb 19, 2017

Start them off young and safe, so they will be responsible shooters.
Good job

tmd99 · Feb 19, 2017

that is frickin' awesome!!!! That experience can never be matched. Good on you and your son!!!!!!!

rouchna · Feb 19, 2017

Awesome!! My 11 year old daughter is my shooting buddy. Just wait until he gets into centerfire Guns. Your wallet will hate you but you'll have a permanent smile on your face.

Worst nightmare · Feb 19, 2017

Nice. I really want to take my son but even though he is 12, I just don't think he is ready. Or can handle doing it properly.

Rookie Shooter · Feb 19, 2017

Worst nightmare said:
Nice. I really want to take my son but even though he is 12, I just don't think he is ready. Or can handle doing it properly.

I was very proud of how he handled himself today. I have been working with him at home on range safety and he did a great job.

dist1646 · Feb 19, 2017

Father & son time, what a great way to spend the day!

Kman · Feb 19, 2017

Good on you.

Thanks for sharing...it takes me back.

Uncle Duke · Feb 19, 2017

I saw your boy from the other end. Noted the orange jacket and that he looked like he was a man on a mission to check his target once the line was called safe.

Good stuff there! Brings back memories. Always good to see the youngsters learning the ropes.

44man · Feb 19, 2017

Great job man. Nothing beats shooting with you son!!!!

Tactics · Feb 19, 2017

rouchna said:
Awesome!! My 11 year old daughter is my shooting buddy. Just wait until he gets into centerfire Guns. Your wallet will hate you but you'll have a permanent smile on your face.

I dream of this moment.

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Fester60 · Feb 19, 2017

I took my 5 year old daughter to the range today to shoot her Savage Rascal. She first shot when she was 4. I primarily just care about her following safety rules, and now we are starting to really hone in on sight picture, holding everything steady, and a nice trigger pull. She loves it. I shot the target first to prove it was possible and when she finally hits it like me she gets so excited. Definitely always brings a smile to my face. She had other options of things to do on this nice day and she chose to go to the range with me. I never thought I would leave all my "fun" ARs, AKs, and Glocks at home and be perfectly content to shoot a single shot .22lr all day. I will probably start my 3 year old daughter in two years when I think she is ready.

Mike3888 · Feb 19, 2017

Nice job to the dads, gotta keep the youth interested in the shooting sports.

knastera · Feb 19, 2017

Worst nightmare said:
Nice. I really want to take my son but even though he is 12, I just don't think he is ready. Or can handle doing it properly.

Start him with a pellet rifle. I bought my grandson a Daisy. It has the safe operating instructions printed on the side. I would make him read the instructions for each shot and follow a cadence. We did this for two years and he graduated to a 22 semi auto rifle. You could also do that with a paint ball rifle. I have this one:
Spyder MR6 Paintball Gun Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XK35JBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YSLQybSRE9EYF

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Worst nightmare · Feb 19, 2017

knastera said:
Start him with a pellet rifle. I bought my grandson a Daisy. It has the safe operating instructions printed on the side. I would make him read the instructions for each shot and follow a cadence. We did this for two years and he graduated to a 22 semi auto rifle. You could also do that with a paint ball rifle. I have this one:
Spyder MR6 Paintball Gun Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XK35JBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YSLQybSRE9EYF

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Hi. Yes, he has a BB gun. He likes it but he it's particularly fueled by going shooting so I don't push it.

siggirl1911 · Feb 19, 2017

I know u have got to be a proud poppa! Can not wait until my kids are a little older and ranges dates become family days

knastera · Feb 20, 2017

Worst nightmare said:
Hi. Yes, he has a BB gun. He likes it but he it's particularly fueled by going shooting so I don't push it.

Dad, you are the safety net for your son. If you don't think he is ready, then he isn't.

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Bisleyfan44 · Feb 20, 2017

That's awesome! Hopefully the first of many good memories made at the range.

Alphabrew · Feb 20, 2017

I have a crap ton of .22 if you need some, glad to see the next generation isn't totally screwed

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