Son's first .22

[ExtremistPullup]

This weekend I picked a 15-22

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkVn0-5cBMI

His first time shooting with Iron sights, 10 yards.

 

[rjvincent21]

Congrats to your son! Nice shooting

 

[ExtremistPullup]

thanks we shot for over an hour.

 

[Jyezahn]

Awesome! "oohhh, I got the Red!!" How old is he?

 

[ExtremistPullup]

Awesome! "oohhh, I got the Red!!" How old is he?

Six the first time I took him shooting he was 4 1/2

 

[Kai Winters]

Nice shooing and welcome aboard.

 

[ExtremistPullup]

I need to find a scope for him. He mostly shoots at 10-50 yards.

 

[les strat]

You are doing him a great favor by teaching him the love and respect of firearms. Good job.

I firmly believe that kids that get the experience of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping, etc. are way less likely to find things that "stimulate" them as teens and young adults. Also, if they run across a weapon at home or at a friend's house, that unknown facination is not there, and they are more likely to leave it alone as they know what it can do.

 

[mizzouri1]

You are doing him a great favor by teaching him the love and respect of firearms. Good job.

I firmly believe that kids that get the experience of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping, etc. are way less likely to find things that "stimulate" them as teens and young adults. Also, if they run across a weapon at home or at a friend's house, that unknown facination is not there, and they are more likely to leave it alone as they know what it can do.

congrats to you and your son, i feel the same way as les strat, my mission is to teach all my grandkids shooting, hunting, fishing, camping and survival skills. i feel they will need it in there lifetime.

 

[snubbyfan]

Thank you for teaching your son about firearms at an early age. It's the ones who grow up with firearms training that develop more of a respect and understanding of what firearms are capable of.
Nice shootin' junior.

 

[ExtremistPullup]

You are doing him a great favor by teaching him the love and respect of firearms. Good job.

I firmly believe that kids that get the experience of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping, etc. are way less likely to find things that "stimulate" them as teens and young adults. Also, if they run across a weapon at home or at a friend's house, that unknown facination is not there, and they are more likely to leave it alone as they know what it can do.

I've always told him if he wants to see my guns he just has to ask. We have a routine each time we take them out. I ask him could this be loaded? he says yes. I take the magazine out and I ask him could it still be loaded? he says yes I ask him where do I check. I have him look into the chamber for brass, then I will ask him if its loaded no and we will hand it back a fourth properly a couple of times.

I also told him what to do if he ever finds one or if someone other than me wants to show him one.
I know a guy who has 4 and 8 year old don't even know he has a gun.

 

[PortRoyalDad]

Awesome! My Son has the RealTree Camo -- Loves it!

Your son looks very happy! You're a goooooooooood dad!

One suggestion if I may Safety glasses when shooting. Both my 15-22s spit the brass like cobras, and wierderer things have happened.

Best regards, Mike

 

[clicker1944]

He's a real cutie!
Nice shooting young man!

 

[Majorlk]

Nice present, Daddy. Well Done!

That's what my two grandsons got for Christmas.

 

[Dezfan]

"I got the red"!

Awesome!

 

[Majorlk]

Your son looks very happy! You're a goooooooooood dad!

One suggestion if I may Safety glasses when shooting. Both my 15-22s spit the brass like cobras, and wierderer things have happened.

Best regards, Mike

I missed that in the photo - safety glasses ALWAYS! My range requires them of everyone on the line, shooters or not.

 

[84z28]

Whats the legal age that a child can shoot at the range on OK ? Here in NY I believe its 12. My son is 8 and would like to go but has to wait.

 

[jagular]

It's great that you are showing your kido how to shoot at such a young age. I wish my wife would be as understanding w/ our 5 year old Did you ever look at the single shot "cricket youth" .22lr's? In your picture it looks like your son is having a little difficulty holding the rifle and looking down the sights.

Cheers

 

[kdhs10]

That's awesome.

 

[CJ45lc]

That is awesome !!!

Enjoy them babies while you can, you will turn around one day & be looking eye to eye & wonder where that time went.