Took a teen shooting for his first time...

[N_K_1984]

My buddy's 19 year old brother Alex has never shot a gun before. He is a really great kid, helps his brother out a lot, and really deserved to get out and have some fun. I've been talking to Alex about taking him shooting for quite some time now. He's been really interested in going. This weekend I had the opportunity to take him out.

Because he's NEVER shot before, we spent the majority of the day working on safety and trigger discipline. He did really great. (Did I mention Alex is a really great kid?) He was an excellent student and turned out to be a pretty good marksman.

Needless to say he's hooked, we both had a great time, and I think I got a new range buddy. I'm just really excited to bring a young man into shooting sports. Here are some pictures from Alex's first time shooting!

Enjoy

 

[donnie1581]

I'll be your range buddy too!!

That's great to be able to take someone out shooting when they haven't had the chance to go before.

 

[Sylvain]

Im jealous!
He started with some great toys.

 

[N_K_1984]

Im jealous!
He started with some great toys.

Ya gotta start `em out right!

 

[newtothis]

Im jealous!
He started with some great toys.

I 2nd what Sylvain said. He got sto start with an AK/SKS, AR-15, and SCAR.... Lucky kid.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Good Job! You did a good thing for the young man and the nation. Good Shooter.

 

[85t5mcss]

Glad you guys had fun. I had to work indoors. It's nice bringing a first timer. My teen daughter is hooked as well. Mom was a little upset when she wanted to look at ammo instead of shoes. Lol

And have him try putting his elbow in the pocket on the side of his knee instead of the top of his leg while sitting. Better control and accuracy.

Rep to you sir.

 

[esrice]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Tell him to link this thread to his FB page and convert his friends!

 

[db1959]

I believe I'll rep you for taking the young man out shooting (as soon as I spread some around).

Good job, N_K_1984!

 

[sgreen3]

Nice job NK, Always good to get the younger generation interested in the sport.

 

[JohnP82]

Awesome! Great job!

That is my favorite part of shooting is getting the new shooters involved! Keep up the good work!

 

[alluwant]

Good deal Im a little jealous as well some good first rifles to start the lessons. Good deal

 

[El Guero]

Nice, it is the best way to introduce somebody to safe use of the arms, i do bring my employees and their families to the range every year, we do a pick nick and spend all day at the range we had kids youngs as 7 traying for a first time. and they love it.