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What age do you think kids should start shooting?
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<blockquote data-quote="milo-2" data-source="post: 2765095" data-attributes="member: 33622"><p>Age of the kid is on the trainer. I have started quite a few young boys under the age of 5 with 22LR.</p><p>Need rules, boundaries, their full attention, etc... It is on us to keep it safe, we can preach all day long to them, still falls back on us.</p><p>So for me, I find younger kids easy, they want to be like their Dads, or me, engage in the same activities and so on. Elevate the hype, every minute needs to be fun while also learning. The minute a red flag pops up, give them praise and shut it down with a promise to do it again real soon, and follow up on that, kids do not forget promises made. I respect all decisions on this matter, but also know what has worked here.</p><p>Lol, 4-5 yr olds get distracted by treats, snacks and sodas. 8-9 yr olds have a plan you don't know about and are about to find out.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This was one of my most memorable days shooting, 4 & 6 yrs old, 2 adults running herd.</p><p>I should elaborate more on this pic, first time shooting, we chose a scope for him, age 4(right), not only did he want to please his Dad and I, but he wanted to emulate his big brother. Not wise to take 2 young ones at the same time, but the little guy moved that rear bag around like a veteran that day, I was in heaven knowing now I had 2 shooting buddies. He did everything right, next outing alone, he forgot it all, lol, and took a couple outings to refresh him, in the span of 2 weeks. Christmas of the yr he turned 5, that model 52B reproduction rifle became his.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]444688[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milo-2, post: 2765095, member: 33622"] Age of the kid is on the trainer. I have started quite a few young boys under the age of 5 with 22LR. Need rules, boundaries, their full attention, etc... It is on us to keep it safe, we can preach all day long to them, still falls back on us. So for me, I find younger kids easy, they want to be like their Dads, or me, engage in the same activities and so on. Elevate the hype, every minute needs to be fun while also learning. The minute a red flag pops up, give them praise and shut it down with a promise to do it again real soon, and follow up on that, kids do not forget promises made. I respect all decisions on this matter, but also know what has worked here. Lol, 4-5 yr olds get distracted by treats, snacks and sodas. 8-9 yr olds have a plan you don't know about and are about to find out. This was one of my most memorable days shooting, 4 & 6 yrs old, 2 adults running herd. I should elaborate more on this pic, first time shooting, we chose a scope for him, age 4(right), not only did he want to please his Dad and I, but he wanted to emulate his big brother. Not wise to take 2 young ones at the same time, but the little guy moved that rear bag around like a veteran that day, I was in heaven knowing now I had 2 shooting buddies. He did everything right, next outing alone, he forgot it all, lol, and took a couple outings to refresh him, in the span of 2 weeks. Christmas of the yr he turned 5, that model 52B reproduction rifle became his. [ATTACH type="full" alt="boys1.jpg"]444688[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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