My boys first shots.

[Bigtanker]

A few weeks ago, my FIL brought out a few Anschutz youth size rifles and said my kids can use them to learn to shoot. That was discused here. https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long-guns/409214-grandpa-comes-through.html

We were at their house for Easter today and I took him out back to give it a shot. Liltanker is 5. We have discussed firearms safety quite a bit and he showed me he was paying attention. The rifle was still a little long for him but we made it work. The cube we were shooting at was at 15 ft. With my help, he got a few hits. He was very happy. Proud moment for me today.


I'm going to have this picture blown up and put it in a shadow box along with several of the empty cases he shot.

 

[Snipercop]

Good deal... Would make any Papa happy.

 

[indyjohn]

A new chapter in your role as father/mentor/coach.

Take it slow, wait for his interest, let it be his pursuit and not yours. You will be blessed with pride.

 

[ruger1800]

Awesome

 

[croy]

Very cool.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Congrats, man, it's a ton of fun to see how excited they get.

My son shot his first center fire revolver Friday. It never gets old. Enjoy.

 

[OutdoorDad]

Outstanding!!

Thank you for taking the time to share!

Brings back memories of my daughter and her grin at hitting the 10 ring for the first time!!!

 

[SmileDocHill]

Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share this. What a great picture. It speaks volumes to me and I don't know but a small fraction of what you do about the experience and time that it captures. Milestone moment in fatherhood.

 

[DanVoils]

Very nice! I taught my 4 sons how to shoot at an early age and all of them have a healthy respect for firearms. As others have said take your time and go at their pace. If you want to go shooting invite them to go. They will appreciate the time spent with you. I'm starting to teach some of the grand kids now. It's as much fun as it was with their parents!

 

[throttletony]

Awesome.

Safety + respect + fun should keep him interested and safe in shooting.

Good job

 

[68NOVA]

Excellent work in creating great memories for you guys to share.

 

[Tbag]

Wow its always amazing to see how kids got happy a first shot. I remember how my son felt years back.

 

[jlehman]

Thanks for sharing. I hope to start teaching my daughter to shoot soon.

 

[fatback mike]

Over 40 years ago my dad bought me a Marlin model 60. I still have it. I'll always cherish the memories of him teaching me to shoot. I've been in law enforcement for 24 years and I've no better teacher

 

[OakRiver]

Very cool. Seems like the wee man had a great time.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Way to go dad. After years pass, you'll look fondly at days like that, and many more.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Good lookin' kid BT.

 

[Bigtanker]

Good lookin' kid BT.

Thanks Kut.

 

[Joniki]

These are times the two of you will never forget.

 

[Markus]

Awesome! Handsome little fellow BTW.