Dirty Harry Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I have 2 boys (3 and 1). The 3 year old is at that very curious stage and wants to know what I am doing all the time and to help me. Today we were at the farm and I had the HMR. He said he wanted a go so I let him, well I aimed while he pulled the trigger. He was made up by this but the main reason I want to get him involved is so he can understand what a gun does and how he needs to respect it and stay safe. He was helping me prep pheasant and duck at 2 years old so he is a dab hand at that now. What age do you guys think you should get young'uns involved or do you think they should just be kept away until they come of age? Cheers Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Not any more, my eldest daughter has just decided she wants to be a vegetarian because i shot a fox!!!!! :( :( : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Did you try and feed it to her?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughshot Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Some kids take to it more natural than others My brother has two boys one has been going shooting from the age of 4 now 10 and is mad keen but his other son now 7 not interested yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Did you try and feed it to her?? Do you think thats where i went wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Kids and shooting? Well they are easier to train than spaniels but they don't like picking up in water. Seriously though I hope my son is interested, I want the knowledge that I have learnt to be passed down to another generation. Don't know what I'll do with him after lunch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 If they show an interest - great, if not, just let them get into what their into (so long as it's not crime or drugs!!). They may be your offspring but we're all different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 If they want to come along let them, try not to force it on them. When i was growing up i loved to be out with my dad & my uncle, yet my cousin hated coming along with us, but my uncle tried to force it on him which drove him away from it. Shooting is either in your blood or it isn't, but that dosen't mean they may not take it up later on in life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My son is now 15 and he has had a lesson with a coach clay shooting and has shot all of my rifles (and few others besides) under my supervision at the range. Having done all that, he isn't particulary interested in either shotguns or rifle shooting. So I am not going to force him into something he doesn't want to do, he knows he can come along anytime he likes if the interest returns. He is excellent with the lamp when rabbiting but like most kids he is bogged down with schoolwork so hardly ever comes out, which is a pity as he has eyes like a hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My Daughter has tried, and was for a wee while enthusiastic about, fishing and she also has been at the clays. She has recently expressed a wish to go shooting, but insists we go to the clays beforehand to brush up as she doesn`t want to injure any birds. all I need now is some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 If he's showing an interest, then yes! I have 3 boy's (14, 11 and 8), and the middle one just loves to come with me when shooting... even though he does the recovering at the mo, I will eventually get him his own gun to use. But all the time he is learning just by watching me regarding distance, safety etc. I was about 7 when my dad took me shooting about once a week which was always the best day of the week for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have an 8yr old daughter who i take fishing.Would love to take her rough shooting but Mrs v wont let me.I do get her cammo outfits which she loves,being a tom boy.have always showed her how to id birds etc.Plan to take her to clay shoot if allowed.Most important i think to give them a taste of outdoor stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My 14 yr old daughter comes to the rifle club with me. She is a reasonable shot with her 10/22, and a cracking shot with my CZ Varmint. She has been down the ranges to use the full bores as well. She didn't like my old BRNO as it does try to escape from you when you pull the trigger, however after a brief bit of tuition she was soon knocking down 600 meter targets on the sniper range with a Sako-TRG. Queue the inevitable "Dad, can I have one of those???"........................NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My daughter who is 8 in August does show a bit of an intrest, but would rather go horse riding at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 eldest grandson is 5, he does the case cleaning. middle granson is 3 he does de priming. youngest is 1 one friday, he just throws gear all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 eldest grandson is 5, he does the case cleaning. middle granson is 3 he does de priming. youngest is 1 one friday, he just throws gear all over. Takes after his granddad then :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have always tried to install a knowledge of food and where it comes from with my two girls. The biggest problem I have is with the wife as she was bought up in the knowledge that a chicken doesnt have feathers, a head and feet, rather that it comes wrapped in cling film on a polystyrene tray and that it is the right way up when roasting! Fortunately the girls at least,understand the prinicples of shooting even though they havent yet been out with me. The eldest at 10, is likely not to be interested in shooting a live animal but would probably like to have a go at paper. The youngest at 7 is more likely to try. I did tell both that they would have to eat what they shoot. It will certainly test their resolve, I hope it was the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have always tried to install a knowledge of food and where it comes from with my two girls. The biggest problem I have is with the wife as she was bought up in the knowledge that a chicken doesnt have feathers, a head and feet, rather that it comes wrapped in cling film on a polystyrene tray and that it is the right way up when roasting! Fortunately the girls at least,understand the prinicples of shooting even though they havent yet been out with me. The eldest at 10, is likely not to be interested in shooting a live animal but would probably like to have a go at paper. The youngest at 7 is more likely to try. I did tell both that they would have to eat what they shoot. It will certainly test their resolve, I hope it was the right thing to do. I think you have done the right thing Axe, both my girls know where meat comes from. The eldest has been out beating on the pheasant syndicate I belong to, and has worked my dog and done some picking up. She wouldn't shoot an animal herself but doesn't get upset if someone else does. The youngest is best friends with a vege........................grrrrr!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 My daugher has "expressed an interest". She is coming up for 7 on wednesday. Will take her beating with me next season. She is helping with the training of Jasper and I think its a great way to spend "quality" time with your kids. Wife has said that she doesnt want her "shooting" until she is a teenager. But, if she shows a KEEN interest then I will get her a 410 but only if its a REAL interest. Ill keep her beating for a season and see what she thinks when she is out in the wet cold autumn.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I bought my kids a Gamo Kadet .177 air rifle last weekend. My 8 yr old loves it. My 6 yr old wasn't very interested. The odd thing is that this cheap rifle with open sights is more fun to shoot in the garden than my Lightning XL with a scope. Its fantastically light too. I'm getting better groupings standing at about 20 yds too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 ermmm, i just wanna pipe up - not all us vegi's are anti-shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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