Dad's first time shooting a rifle

AJRB · Nov 29, 2016

My father says he had only shot a firearm once before in his life which he recalled to be a revolver of some kind, and only took 1 shot in the woods.

Myself, my son, and father all made it to the range together for the first time, all 3 of us (usually one of them or both can't make it).
Shooting a Glock 19 and Browning BPS 12G were also first time experiences for him that day.

After blasting his 2nd clay bird, my dad said he "get's it" now and asked when we were coming back and we all laughed

I spoke to him on the phone earlier this evening and is the talking about shopping for a 22 rifle for himself :cool:

Uncle Duke · Nov 29, 2016

AJRB said:
My father says he had only shot a firearm once before in his life which he recalled to be a revolver of some kind, and only took 1 shot in the woods.

Myself, my son, and father all made it to the range together for the first time, all 3 of us (usually one of them or both can't make it).
Shooting a Glock 19 and Browning BPS 12G were also first time experiences for him that day.

After blasting his 2nd clay bird, my dad said he "get's it" now and asked when we were coming back and we all laughed

I spoke to him on the phone earlier this evening and is the talking about shopping for a 22 rifle for himself

Three generations sharing good times and a great activity.

Freedom and Family....what it's all about! :thumbsup:

davsco · Nov 29, 2016

Awesome!

ascorb · Nov 29, 2016

It's exhilarating shooting it the first time, it's like a gateway drug

j_h_smith · Nov 29, 2016

Glad to see you are able to share a great time with your Dad and son. This is lost in today's culture. I hope you 3 have many a happy outing to come.

Congrats!

ezracer · Nov 29, 2016

AJRB said:
My father says he had only shot a firearm once before in his life which he recalled to be a revolver of some kind, and only took 1 shot in the woods.

Myself, my son, and father all made it to the range together for the first time, all 3 of us (usually one of them or both can't make it).
Shooting a Glock 19 and Browning BPS 12G were also first time experiences for him that day.

After blasting his 2nd clay bird, my dad said he "get's it" now and asked when we were coming back and we all laughed

I spoke to him on the phone earlier this evening and is the talking about shopping for a 22 rifle for himself

I am EXTREMELY jealous!! I am the senior member of the family. Unfortunately, somehow, my 2 sons are libs and won't allow their sons ( my grandsons) anywhere near GUNS.

But, good for you. Sounds like you had a great time. Good memories.
:thumbsup:

c4snipar · Nov 29, 2016

Very nice. I remeber I took my dad to the range for the first time. He only fired a few shots because he said the ammos were expensive lol (we were very poor back then). I am planning on take him again before his birthday and mine

Alan3413 · Nov 29, 2016

Brought my Dad to the range about two years ago. He'd never handled firearms before. The first time it was a .22 pistol, the second time a 5.56 rifle. He didn't hit anything but he had a blast.

hillbilly grandpa · Nov 29, 2016

ezracer said:
I am EXTREMELY jealous!! I am the senior member of the family. Unfortunately, somehow, my 2 sons are libs and won't allow their sons ( my grandsons) anywhere near GUNS.

For me I would make it a point to leave out some shot up targets when the grandkids are around. And in front of their dads I would say, "Look, I respect your position even though I don't agree with it. I'd certainly like to explore our different perspectives so I can better understand why you feel the way you do. I'll just say that at some point your kids will have to decide for themselves how they feel. If, at that point, they want to explore the science, physics and ethics of owning or handling firearms I'd much prefer that they learn from a family member than from some ill-trained friend."

The important thing is not to win over your sons; that's not likely. The important thing is to display openness to your grandchilden relative to exploring areas of difference and agreement (an important life skill in its own right), and to communicate to your grandchildren that you are open to their overtures for information and training. That's the long game.

AJRB · Nov 29, 2016

ezracer said:
I am EXTREMELY jealous!! I am the senior member of the family. Unfortunately, somehow, my 2 sons are libs and won't allow their sons ( my grandsons) anywhere near GUNS.

But, good for you. Sounds like you had a great time. Good memories.

You would probably find it interesting that for me it has been the opposite. I was raised by ex hippies in a household where firearms didn't exist. We have always been fisherman sure, but hunting or recreational shooting was never part of my upbringing.

Once I was old enough to learn politics for myself I went my own direction and am glad to see both my parents have changed their views and both voted trump and are in full support of 2A!! My mom even got herself a new pistol

TomisinMd · Nov 29, 2016

Doesn't get any better than that! congrats!

J Beard · Nov 30, 2016

AJRB said:
After blasting his 2nd clay bird, my dad said he "get's it" now and asked when we were coming back and we all laughed

That's the video I'd like to see!

Good job! :thumbsup:

babalou · Nov 30, 2016

yeppers

awesome.

Biggfoot44 · Nov 30, 2016

How long until the grandkids turn 18 ?

Blacksmith101 · Dec 1, 2016

Take Dad to a range that rents full auto and buy enough ammo to rock and roll. he will enjoy it a lot more than the tie or sweater you were planning to buy. And let him have the target to take home and he will make all his older friends jealous.

AJRB · Dec 2, 2016

Biggfoot44 said:
How long until the grandkids turn 18 ?

My son just turned 19 this past October. Hopefully I have another 10 years or so for granddad, and my dad, great grand dad status lol

Blacksmith101 said:
Take Dad to a range that rents full auto and buy enough ammo to rock and roll. he will enjoy it a lot more than the tie or sweater you were planning to buy. And let him have the target to take home and he will make all his older friends jealous.

That's not a bad idea Trop has some full auto toys right up the road. I would have to feel him out about it. He has some serious back issues so a bench rest situation may be better for him. He may be all for it though, I was surprised he wanted to try shooting a 12g but he did great with it.

jimbobborg · Dec 2, 2016

AJRB said:
He has some serious back issues so a bench rest situation may be better for him. He may be all for it though, I was surprised he wanted to try shooting a 12g but he did great with it.

So, rent a tripod mounted M2.

Blacksmith101 · Dec 5, 2016

AJRB said:
My son just turned 19 this past October. Hopefully I have another 10 years or so for granddad, and my dad, great grand dad status lol

That's not a bad idea Trop has some full auto toys right up the road. I would have to feel him out about it. He has some serious back issues so a bench rest situation may be better for him. He may be all for it though, I was surprised he wanted to try shooting a 12g but he did great with it.

Recoil with one in a pistol caliber is not bad. My grandson handled it just fine and will remember that day long after I am gone.

siggirl1911 · Dec 7, 2016

Thats awesome! A few months ago my dad myself and my hubby all went to the range and it was seriously the best experience ever. We all enjoy shooting and to have that time with the two most important men in my life was something il always remember.

marko12 · Dec 7, 2016

You never forget your first time.

Dad's first time shooting a rifle

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