Took a non-shooter to the range

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DennisCA

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(Sorry for the late post - been busy)
Last sat my son and I went out to our favorite range (in the bay area). A few days before my son asked me if it would be OK to bring his friend, who never ever shot a firearm (FYI - both are over 21, so ).

Of course I said yes-any chance to take a non-shooter out, I'll do it.
BTW-we set up at the 100 yard bottle and tin can range-(plastic bottles only) it's more satisfying when something blows up!

I started him with a .22 rifle and once he got comfortable, I moved him on to the center-fire rifles. I was surprised how quickly he learned the basics and get very comfortable after awhile. Besides the .22 he shot an 06, .303 plus he shot a muzzle loading rifle!

My son told me the next day that was best Saturday's he ever had!

I must say - I was very happy to hear that!:D

I just wish it had been a bit warmer, it was one cold and cloudy day!
:eek:
 
It's the best thing you can do with your guns,,,

It's the best thing you can do with your guns. :D

Well,,,
Maybe not the absolute best thing,,,
But few things are as satisfying as getting a new shooter started.

Good on you my friend,,,
Good on you.

Aarond

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Nicely done.

A first trip to the range does more to create goodwill for the shooting community than any amount of arguments against gun control.
 
video games

maybe he grew up playing video games? because those are like training on simulators, even police & military train with simulators.

that plus shooting bb guns or air rifles also helps to learn to shoot when your a kid
 
Around here, that's Spring weather !!!

You certainly did well and it sounds like you got a lot of personal satisfaction. .. :)

I just wish it had been a bit warmer, it was one cold and cloudy day!
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I envy you as we have not been out much, these days. Iowa weather, you know. ..... :eek:

Be Safe !!!
 
Awesome story, thanks for sharing. It's something all of us gun enthusiasts should always be looking to do. Show the non gun culture what we are about. I will gladly take a non shooter to the range, and I gladly provide the ammo. Especially youngsters.
 
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