Wildfowler Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I posted some videos on here a while back of my eldest son learning to shoot. Since then he has been coming out with me now and then to sit a watch and see how its done, but as most of my shooting is wildfowling its not ideal for a beginner. My club runs a small syndicate shoot which I have been beating at for the past 16 plus years and shot at on occasion, this season i'm shooting on all the days. A fortnight ago I took the mrs and my eldest son along with me, he's been beating there since he was 6 so turned up expecting more of the same, however as a treat I took his gun along. I'm lucky that all the other guns are really supportive of youngsters and had all agreed previously to let him shoot, to say he was surprised was an understatement... Here he is ready for a days beating (he wanted to dress for the day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 I covered his gun to make sure everything was kept safe. He didn't want to shoot on a couple of the drives as he was nervous but he got off one shot on the last drive but missed by a few inches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 So today was the second shoot... He swung onto a couple of birds but was unable to pull in-front of them quickly enough so had the maturity to pull off them and leave them be (which i was quite please with) He left it until the last drive again when a pigeon came over at about 35 yards... bang, one shot, one bird! he was over the moon and I was proud as punch!!! All the other guns congratulated him too so he was chuffed to bits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Good on the lad! Tell him congratulations from me. Glad to see some young blood getting involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 That gladdens my heart. A proud and sensible father and a smart and keen son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 nice 2 see very smart and is that a webley &scott .410 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well done on him getting his first bird. Best wishes for his future shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well done that lad! And equally as inportantly well done to Dad as well for teaching him properly (Pulling off birds that he wasn't sure of), it certainly shows he has plenty of common sense, intelligence and respect for his quarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 nice 2 see very smart and is that a webley &scott .410 ? Thanks for all the comments! Yes, it is a webley... i'll start looking for a 28 bore os a semi auto 20 soon but that'll do him a while yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpbish Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 i cant wait until my daughter is old enough to take out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Absolutely fsntastic well done both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well done that lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well done him: and he is a "flat cap" man into the bargain. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 A very well done sunshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 i have still got my webley and scott 410 from when i was 12 or 13 so that is a lot of years ago....that is one gun i will never sell, and i still use it...they are so tightly choked they shoot like a rifle....so he did very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Good effort. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 very nice to see. The first of many, no doubt. well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivhar01 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 Nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 The first of many I hope I was watching a Chap at the Syndicate on Saturday. He brought his son with him. His son was carrying his dads birds. Dressed in smart attire and looked fantastic carrying a brace! The kids are important, getting them in at a young age is good! Well.done to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 He's a credit to you W.F. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Congrats from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Priceless photos and memories! Well done young Wildfowler To steal Jdogs words, it gladdens my heart too. Seeing parents, (as a lot on here do) posting pictures of time spent with their lads and lasses, sharing, teaching and guiding their youngsters is a wonderful thing and will reap huge rewards as they grow. If only the rest of the country had the same view on parenting, as us "ghastly" sportsmen, how much better we would all be Top man Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burky Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 well done that lad he,s got the bug now well done again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 You must be one proud Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Simply brilliant. JDog has it nailed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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