Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
What age do you think kids should start shooting?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="DarryH" data-source="post: 1899517" data-attributes="member: 77108"><p>Scout, Jaycee's, and 4H start gun safety at age 8. My son wasn't ready until age 9. Having said that, it is NEVER too soon to start safety training. Basics can be taught just by having your kid with you when you go shoot. He needs to learn how to behave and be safe in a shooting environment. As you go about your shooting, talk to him about what you are doing, and why.</p><p>I frequently encounter parents with kids at the range. I most often tend to have guns made in the 1800's through WWII. I have let quite a few of the parents and kids shoot one of my old timers. It may be the only chance to ever get to shoot one, and hopefully it kindles a strong interest in the hobby. My son later came to me a told me he really did not care for the guns or archery shooting, but he had fun being with me. It made me sad and happy at the same time. I dreamt of sharing the love of my hobby with him, yet I was proud he knew he could come to be, be honest, and know I wouldn't be mad. I hope you get a lifetime of fun with your son. I may not spend shooting time with mine. but I am so proud of him,and we do other things together.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarryH, post: 1899517, member: 77108"] Scout, Jaycee's, and 4H start gun safety at age 8. My son wasn't ready until age 9. Having said that, it is NEVER too soon to start safety training. Basics can be taught just by having your kid with you when you go shoot. He needs to learn how to behave and be safe in a shooting environment. As you go about your shooting, talk to him about what you are doing, and why. I frequently encounter parents with kids at the range. I most often tend to have guns made in the 1800's through WWII. I have let quite a few of the parents and kids shoot one of my old timers. It may be the only chance to ever get to shoot one, and hopefully it kindles a strong interest in the hobby. My son later came to me a told me he really did not care for the guns or archery shooting, but he had fun being with me. It made me sad and happy at the same time. I dreamt of sharing the love of my hobby with him, yet I was proud he knew he could come to be, be honest, and know I wouldn't be mad. I hope you get a lifetime of fun with your son. I may not spend shooting time with mine. but I am so proud of him,and we do other things together. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
What age do you think kids should start shooting?
Top