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Sport

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Like most of you, two of my abiding
interests are firearms and shooting.

Over the years, I've tried to share those
interests with my eldest son. No success.
"If Dad likes it, it must be dorky."

A few months ago, my son-25- began to ask
about military/full auto style weapons.
We had several interesting conversations
and I invited him to accompany me to a
range that rented such weapons.

He had a great time. We talked more and
now he has decided he'd like to try his
hand at IDPA.

The point is, we met at his level of
interest and built from there.
Now we have a basis from which to grow
and share.

[This message has been edited by Sport (edited February 02, 2000).]
 
My son is 4.5 months old, and I intend to do what my father did, and just have him grow up with guns as an everyday part of life. I've purchased him a little .22 cricket, and a small .410. That ought to get him off to a good start. In addition to that, His Grandfather died just before he was born, and left him several mausers, a 30-40 krag, an M1 carbine, garand, and several misc. shotguns. I sure hope he learns to love shooting. I never really got excited about it until I got into breaking bottles with my old marlin .22 sometime in Jr. High. From then on, that's all I did. After school, me and a couple friends would take our guns to a local range and shoot a brick. We even brought our handguns, and not one person complained. We were about 16 and 17 at the time. Boy, times sure have changed!
 
Behold, one of life's greatest and most rewarding secrets. Why doesn't someone just tell us these things??

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sport:
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The point is, we met at his level of
interest and built from there.
Now we have a basis from which to grow
and share.

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My son and I have spent many an afternoon at the shooting range,enjoyed many a trip to gun shows together. It's time very well spent
Enjoy it. :)

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Help Stamp Out Gun Ignorance.
 
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