My son is 10 and began shooting with me this year. Until today, He's only shot my ruger 10/22. He finally got to shoot his own ruger 10/22 (christmas present) for the first time. We've been waiting forever for a 40+ degree day to shoot, and today that day finally came.
He learned how to shoot a few rounds through a new gun, function check, and sight in a scope... all the while, having fun and it was all about him. Dad didn't send any rounds down range until he was done shooting (mor eon that in a sec).
He's had a gingerbread house (school project he did) he's been saving for this occasion for quite some time! We spent about 20 rounds sighting his red dot scope in, and finally let him have at it! lol, too funny watching his eyes light up, and giggling at the house as it gets blown to bits.
What was really special, is I have always asked if he's wanted to try the M&P22 pistol. Never pressured him, but always asked. Until today, he's always said 'Naw... I'm done'. Today he said 'I'll try it one time' and I just smiled because I knew what was to come.
After the first round, he said "Wow... that's not much louder than the rifle at all. I'm not sure what I was afraid of. Can I shoot it again?"
It. Was. Awesome.
his 'assault rifle':
10 yr old review" Mixed on the red dot. He likes being able to shoot with both eyes open, but perhaps he needs to "grow into it" (in his words lol) when compared to the tech sights he's used to shooting
He learned how to shoot a few rounds through a new gun, function check, and sight in a scope... all the while, having fun and it was all about him. Dad didn't send any rounds down range until he was done shooting (mor eon that in a sec).
He's had a gingerbread house (school project he did) he's been saving for this occasion for quite some time! We spent about 20 rounds sighting his red dot scope in, and finally let him have at it! lol, too funny watching his eyes light up, and giggling at the house as it gets blown to bits.
What was really special, is I have always asked if he's wanted to try the M&P22 pistol. Never pressured him, but always asked. Until today, he's always said 'Naw... I'm done'. Today he said 'I'll try it one time' and I just smiled because I knew what was to come.
After the first round, he said "Wow... that's not much louder than the rifle at all. I'm not sure what I was afraid of. Can I shoot it again?"
It. Was. Awesome.
his 'assault rifle':
10 yr old review" Mixed on the red dot. He likes being able to shoot with both eyes open, but perhaps he needs to "grow into it" (in his words lol) when compared to the tech sights he's used to shooting
