rehmwa 2 #26 August 29, 2011 Quote When I take him out shooting I almost never shoot myself. that's a good idea - it would be traumatic for the kid ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #27 August 29, 2011 QuoteDoes anyone here wear safety glasses and ear muffs while hunting? Yes, that's quite different from shooting at a public range. You need your sense of hearing to help locate the presence of game. And most of the time while hunting, there are no gunshots going off, and when someone does fire a gun, it's a rare event. One shot for a deer, and you're done for the day. But at a public range for target shooting, you are shooting many rounds, and so are the people all around you. I shoot in matches of 66 or 88 rounds, with a dozen other shooters on the firing line with me, so that's over a thousand gunshots in a four hour period. And you can count another thousand "cracks" from bullets flying overhead when you're pulling targets for the other shooting relay. So there is a MUCH greater need for hearing protection in that circumstance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 510 #28 August 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuotebut hey, if you let a kid shoot, it's probably the least of your issues, right!? What's the issue if it's done safely and under supervision, pray tell? Try to make it rooted in fact, and not something made up from what you THINK American gunowners are like, thanks. again, quote the whole thing. well, here's proof, letting a kid shoot without ear-protection; that pretty much sums it up and i dont need to say anything more.. Only valid *IF* he knew that a 22 is capable of causing damage, which he evidently did not. . So now you excuse ignorance too. Jeez Kallend Mikes post was very reasonable.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 2 #29 August 29, 2011 This was in the desert near his mom's house. Not an indoor range, not and outdoor range but the desert with a mountain behind it and the only gun being fired was his Cricket. LOL I am still amazed how predictable some people are though MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #30 August 29, 2011 Awesome I shot my first gun around that age as well.Don’t you wish this flashed in peoples heads before they posted. “Hey its his kid I am sure he has thought more about this and is more concerned for his safety then me the fucking stranger on line who is trying get a zing”. Teaching your kid is the best way to make him safe. The only thing that someone else pointed out that I agree with on is if said kid understands consequences, and that is a very individual thing which I am sure you have taken in too consideration. The .22 is a great gun for him, Have fun be safe. I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #31 August 29, 2011 Quote This was in the desert near his mom's house. Not an indoor range, not and outdoor range but the desert with a mountain behind it and the only gun being fired was his Cricket. Yep, for a .22 rimfire with nothing else going on, no big deal in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfishhunter 2 #32 August 29, 2011 Quote Awesome I shot my first gun around that age as well.Don’t you wish this flashed in peoples heads before they posted. “Hey its his kid I am sure he has thought more about this and is more concerned for his safety then me the fucking stranger on line who is trying get a zing”. Teaching your kid is the best way to make him safe. The only thing that someone else pointed out that I agree with on is if said kid understands consequences, and that is a very individual thing which I am sure you have taken in too consideration. The .22 is a great gun for him, Have fun be safe. LOL Yep why I posted in in speakers corner to begin with :) MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Life is Short and we never know how long we are going to have. We must live life to the fullest EVERY DAY. Everything we do should have a greater purpose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #33 August 29, 2011 Sorry, Not trying to be a nudge. I've seen a number of ricochets in my day. Still not sure about the no ears thing for a .22. A little echo effect + repeated reports could do harm to young ears. Also best to start good habits young. I started shooting not too much older than him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #34 August 29, 2011 Quote Quote Awesome I shot my first gun around that age as well.Don’t you wish this flashed in peoples heads before they posted. “Hey its his kid I am sure he has thought more about this and is more concerned for his safety then me the fucking stranger on line who is trying get a zing”. Teaching your kid is the best way to make him safe. The only thing that someone else pointed out that I agree with on is if said kid understands consequences, and that is a very individual thing which I am sure you have taken in too consideration. The .22 is a great gun for him, Have fun be safe. LOL Yep why I posted in in speakers corner to begin with :) Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
