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03-22-2012, 01:29 AM
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My Boy's First Gun
Today was my boys sixth birthday. His party will be this Saturday and he'll get lots of toys then, today I gave him a gift that is no toy. Today my boy got his first BB gun, a Marlin Cowboy Lever Action Replica (Really a Crosman Model LAM350). He must have me present to use it and when it's not being used it lives in my gun safe.
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03-22-2012, 01:34 AM
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Now THAT is awesome, a great day for both of you.
And good trigger disipline too.
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03-22-2012, 01:45 AM
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Way to go Dad. He looks excited. I gave my 11 year old a 10-22 this year for his birthday as he has a continued interest in firearms and has shown that he is mature enough for his first rifle. Good times
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03-22-2012, 01:48 AM
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That about sums it up...... 
Good job Dad!! 
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03-22-2012, 03:29 AM
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That is one happy camper there. Good job dad.
Here's wishing you both many years of good shooting
together. Makes my heart happy to see pix like this.
chuck
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03-22-2012, 03:59 AM
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I can think of no better way to instill a sense of responsibility and confidence than this gift and the requirements to own it. I remember my first BB gun and the invaluable lessons that I learned with that responsibility have served me well my entire life, even when I was in a combat zone. I have great respect for your approach, you must be a great father!
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03-22-2012, 12:41 PM
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Now he can keep the ranch safe from wild animals and outlaws. Larry
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03-22-2012, 02:05 PM
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That is awesome. Great trigger discipline.
My daughter's first gun was a NEF Pardner single shot .410 when she was 8.
She somehow suckered me into a Mossberg 500 20 gauge and a vintage H&R .22 revolver.
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Good job there dad! Nice looking son you have there too, congrats and happy birthday!
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03-22-2012, 08:15 PM
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Good things all around, hopefully the tradition of safe firearms continues.
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03-22-2012, 08:25 PM
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Thanks for sharing this moment with us. The world needs more Dad's
like you. Handsome fella dad.
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03-23-2012, 04:09 PM
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Thank you all for the kind words. As many of you surmised.. I was as happy as he was.
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Way to go there Dad! I can tell that your son has plans, judging from the look on his face.....
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