baldie Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I,ve just got in from a very pleasant morning at one of the ranges, i,m a member of. Its a .22 rimfire only club, and they,ve had a club shoot this morning. I took my little lad along for the first time today [he is eight] and he,s shot a bolt action, and a semi auto rimfire at 50 yards under tutelage from Dad. The little fella has shot extrememly well considering all he,s had up to now was a ratcatcher airgun. He,s hooked, and its now a good excuse for another cabinet NSRA rules state, any youngster can shoot, providing they are physically capable of holding and firing the weapon safely. South yorks will issue fac,s to youngsters as young as eight, as i had one in the shop yesterday, so i may well set him on his way with one. A milestone day today...and a lump in my throat seeing my son with a proper rifle for the first time, and quite obviously sharing my love of all things gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 A real proud dad moment Nice one Dave, its great to get the young ones involved. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Hi Baldie Great moment mate, seeing your little man following in his fathers footsteps I'm well chuffed for you. Mines 6 at the moment, and his "guns" already have to go in the cabinet Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Great day Baldie, good to hear you have the young'un on the range having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 My shooting buddy took a quick pic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperman223 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice one Baldie, that must be a great pleasing moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice one Baldie , this looks like it could get expensive , I stated at a young age ,best thing my dad ever did, Dont loose your rag when he starts grouping better than you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly hunter Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice one pard, are you sure you were standing beside the right child cos' he's alot better looking then you and has more hair and better legs too Great feeling mate I remember it when my son took his first shot and we have had some great times out together, enjoy it while it last mate my lad has found a women now and I hardly ever seem him his mind is on another type of shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Nice one my mate,, If he follows his dad,, He will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyboy Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Good job Baldie, get him started as young as possible and he will make a great shot only problem with that is he may end handing your ass to you when he gets the hang of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest martin Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 It's great to see the young'uns getting into the shooting game..............Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfox Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Well done. It is nice to spead sometime with your children and have the same intrests. Dogfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 That is nice Baldie, now you got to fit him a rifle. Biggest problem is that the rifles or shotguns are just the wrong size for the little ones. My daughter recently wanted a shot but just couldn't get around my rifle. My boys share a 12ga baikal with a short stock. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Nice one Baldie you'll remember it for a long time. ejg your right but my lad who's 10 just puts the rimfire under his armpit, not in his shoulder and he shoots well with it. One time out we were watching rabbits and after a shot they'd all gone in. Young un who was 8 at the time says '' theres one there'' I said ''where I cant see it" He says "give me the gun" pop next minute rabbit comes rolling down the hill to right in front of us Anybody got a cheap bruno stock for sale for cutting up? condition not important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeteR Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I,ve just got in from a very pleasant morning at one of the ranges, i,m a member of.Its a .22 rimfire only club, and they,ve had a club shoot this morning. I took my little lad along for the first time today [he is eight] and he,s shot a bolt action, and a semi auto rimfire at 50 yards under tutelage from Dad. The little fella has shot extrememly well considering all he,s had up to now was a ratcatcher airgun. He,s hooked, and its now a good excuse for another cabinet NSRA rules state, any youngster can shoot, providing they are physically capable of holding and firing the weapon safely. South yorks will issue fac,s to youngsters as young as eight, as i had one in the shop yesterday, so i may well set him on his way with one. A milestone day today...and a lump in my throat seeing my son with a proper rifle for the first time, and quite obviously sharing my love of all things gun. Baldie, ... And I am sure you don't need me to tell you to cherish these memories - they are one of the most important parts of your life. Absolutely brilliant and even though mine are well grown up I can clearly remember similar things. Have a great time with your lad! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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