Taking my wife and 2 girls shooting tomorrow at Wilber Wright. I got the girls their first rifle (savage mark 2). Their have even agreed to try my Glock 19. My youngest ( 9yo ) is very excited. My oldest (11yo) is a little reserved. She is very unsure about guns so this is a big step for her. I have had a sudden rush of memories of my dad grinding into me all the safety protocols. I've coached them in volleyball and basketball but I seem to be a little nervous about this. I wanna do it right. I don't want to scare them but I want them to have a healthy respect and fear of them. I realize they are common sense but a little positive re-enforcement from peers always helps.
Here is what I remember: (feel free to add or reorganize if needed)
1 Never point the firearm at a person.
2 Never put your finger on the trigger until aimed down range and ready to fire.
3 Never look down the barrel
4 Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
5 Know what is behind the target
6 Always use ear protection
7 Never handle a weapon when people are down range
8 Know the ammo for the weapon
Here is what I remember: (feel free to add or reorganize if needed)
1 Never point the firearm at a person.
2 Never put your finger on the trigger until aimed down range and ready to fire.
3 Never look down the barrel
4 Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
5 Know what is behind the target
6 Always use ear protection
7 Never handle a weapon when people are down range
8 Know the ammo for the weapon
Good idea... I bought my 11yo a 10/22 about a month or so ago and she loves it. She does really well and has been very meticulous when following the protocol I have given her at the range.
. I'm sure I screwed something up the last time I cleaned it.
