Took my son to the range, first time...

[Whiskey Delta]

Joined the range in Southern Lancaster Co, and man: What a nice place.

Great folks, nice facility.

Can't say enough nice things about the whole experience.

Joined up several days ago so I didn't have to wait until friends with property were available.

Took my sons, for my youngest it was his first time.


They had a great time.

[27hand]

Joined the range in Southern Lancaster Co, and man: What a nice place.

Great folks, nice facility.

Can't say enough nice things about the whole experience.

Joined up several days ago so I didn't have to wait until friends with property were available.

Took my sons, for my youngest it was his first time.


They had a great time.

That's great. Keep the youngun's safe and interested.

How old are your boys and when did you start with your eldest?

27hand

[Whiskey Delta]

The oldest is now going on 11, I started him when he was nine.

The youngest is now 8.

I made it clear to both that there is no 'hard' date, but rather the EMOTIONAL maturity which must be in place before handling a firearm.

The younger one is a bit more impulsive and less likely to think of consequence.

I think that putting them in a situation where there is no "Maybe" is a good thing. Kids are surrounded by negotiable terms, both at home and school. Exposure to a situation where nothing is negotiable is a good thing.

I tell them, "One unsafe act, you are done for the day". Both have towed the line very well so far.

[WhiteFeather]

Thanks for sharing the photos

[SteveWag]

Get them involved in NRA BB Gun, mostly your 8-year old:


http://www.gswagner.com/bellwoodbb/2...champmatch.htm

and girls 8-9 years do VERY WELL.

After our next match, I'll post pics of a 9-year old that started NRA HiPower when she was 8 (AR-15 Clone, .223 , iron sights, 100 yrds).

Keep it up!!!, forms a good Father-Son-Daughter bond and teaches responsibility.

Way to go!!

[fingers80002]

The oldest is now going on 11, I started him when he was nine.

The youngest is now 8.

I made it clear to both that there is no 'hard' date, but rather the EMOTIONAL maturity which must be in place before handling a firearm.

The younger one is a bit more impulsive and less likely to think of consequence.

I think that putting them in a situation where there is no "Maybe" is a good thing. Kids are surrounded by negotiable terms, both at home and school. Exposure to a situation where nothing is negotiable is a good thing.

I tell them, "One unsafe act, you are done for the day". Both have towed the line very well so far.

Good Job!!!!!!!!!
Wish there were more like you out there!!!!!!!!!!

[JoeWilliams]

Awesome!!!

[Emptymag]

That's great.

I was about that age when my father taught me to shoot with a bolt action Marlin .22

Keep supplying them with memories they will have for a lifetime.

[Michele]

Just beautiful!

Responsible parents = responsible children.

God Bless!

[kevinmch]

Nice work...I can still remember learning to shoot for the first time....bolt action Savage .30-30 with iron sights. Heavy duty for a youngster, now that I think about it, but it's all we had. You're making great memories for the young guys as well as teaching them great skills, and above all, SAFETY. Keep up the good work. Happy belated Father's Day to all you dads out there as well.