GlockRDH
Regular Member
Hes 5 and wanted to be like dad! (YES, all safety precautions were observed, thank you very much! )
No doubt! I now have to add the cost of firearms so we can BOTH shoot at the same time. Dang youngster is getting to where he is as good or better than I am when he puts his mind to it too. So, whither the cash goes, there goeth the pride soon.Good to teach him the right way.
Many moons ago I used to work at "The Shooter's Shop" in West Allis. I used to routinely have folks come in with their children and while the parent was fondling a gun the curious child would ask: "Can I see it?"
Many times the parent would respond with: "No NO you must NEVER touch a gun!"
I always found that to be a contradictory attitude. If YOU are touching one, and it's NOT bad, why is it bad for your child (while under your supervision of course) to touch one? It sends a mixed message and may encourage your child to seek out your firearm while NOT under your supervision.
I started shooting at 6. By the time I was 12 there wasn't a firearm my dad owned that I couldn't detail strip and reassemble.
I say, teach em right when they are young, and you will head off or stop future bad habits.
My kids have super hearing and can somehow sense whenever the safe door is opened. My 2 older boys love shooting, my youngest is just ready to start.
If I could think of any negative to teaching your kids early it's the amount of money I have to spend on ammunition now that they are shooting too!! :lol:
When I was young, Dad taught me photography. Real photography, where you consider the f stop & switch lenses and set film speed. By high school I got pretty good.If I could think of any negative to teaching your kids early it's the amount of money I have to spend on ammunition now that they are shooting too!! :lol:
Dang youngster is getting to where he is as good or better than I am when he puts his mind to it too.
Hes 5 and wanted to be like dad! (YES, all safety precautions were observed, thank you very much! )
A famous man once said, "Permits? We don't need any stinking permits!"
Are you saying I'm ugly? /sad pandafamous, nah, but do add good looking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZME6eZJF-I
Are you saying I'm ugly? /sad panda
hey kid, you got a permit for that?
No doubt! I now have to add the cost of firearms so we can BOTH shoot at the same time. Dang youngster is getting to where he is as good or better than I am when he puts his mind to it too. So, whither the cash goes, there goeth the pride soon.