Thank you, she is turning into a young lady, very mature and responsible.quidni wrote:That last line says it all... methinks you've raised a fine young lady!soccerguy59 wrote:She now wants a handgun when she is 21, after a new car when she graduates college.
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- Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:48 pm
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- Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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My Daughter Likes To Shoot
What a way to end the year, taking my 19 yr old Daughter shooting for the first time. I HAD to buy a S &W .22 so she could feel safe and in control of a handgun for the first time. I did not want her to begin with my 9mm or .45 and become afraid. We discussed and I showed her the four rules of gun safety over the last several weeks, since she is home from college for Christmas. I showed her how a semi-auto and revolver operate, how to load the magazine and cylinder.
We head to the range, boyfriend in tow, she really nervous but excited. During the drive I explaine the Range Rules, Cease Fire, When the Range is Hot, where to stand, descriped lanes and how constructed, all this to prepare her for the experience, her respsonsibilities, and all this is necessary for her safety, as well as mine and everyones at the range. We arrive to an outdoor range and she seemed releaved it was not an indoor range. She then says, "Dad, I think I am the only girl out here", I said probably but I think I see a female on the shotgun range.
We walk inside and there are 5 guys getting their range memberships, Fathers and Sons, but we are assisted by the Female Range Officer. Now that I think about it, this may have helped in her relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment of the afternoon. The Ranger Officer goes over the rules, she completes the forms and we head towards the range, oh wait she says, "Dad, where's my ear muffs?" LOL, I give her my headset, she was excited and ready, with a big smile.
I unload the bag and setup two lanes at the 7 yd distance, one for boyfriend and one for me and my little girl. I again review the 4 Safety Rules, the loading the the magazine, operation of the gun, but I had forgotten a couple of MAJOR factors, grip and stance. I now have to keep her attention while the boyfriend is firing my XD SC 9mm. The biggest issue as some guy on the lane next to the boyfriend with a cannon that was making everyone jump from the concussion. We stepped back and let him BLAST away. I spent most of my time helping with a balanced, agressive, forward stance with a firm confident grip. I am not a student of these, but know that I need to learn more. I watch and re-enforce the safety aspects of handling a gun and we had a couple of misfires, giving me the opportunity to show her how to clear the gun.
Most shots were left of center, high and low, but had two in the bull. I had her shoot the 9mm, but she was afraid after two shot. I had her try a second time, this time with a better stance, grip and more confidence with the control of the gun.
I am very proud of her control and ability to maintain the safety rules and range rules. Accuracy and Technique will come, but without the safety first, I would be disappointed.
She now wants a handgun when she is 21, after a new car when she graduates college.
We head to the range, boyfriend in tow, she really nervous but excited. During the drive I explaine the Range Rules, Cease Fire, When the Range is Hot, where to stand, descriped lanes and how constructed, all this to prepare her for the experience, her respsonsibilities, and all this is necessary for her safety, as well as mine and everyones at the range. We arrive to an outdoor range and she seemed releaved it was not an indoor range. She then says, "Dad, I think I am the only girl out here", I said probably but I think I see a female on the shotgun range.
We walk inside and there are 5 guys getting their range memberships, Fathers and Sons, but we are assisted by the Female Range Officer. Now that I think about it, this may have helped in her relaxation, comfort, and enjoyment of the afternoon. The Ranger Officer goes over the rules, she completes the forms and we head towards the range, oh wait she says, "Dad, where's my ear muffs?" LOL, I give her my headset, she was excited and ready, with a big smile.
I unload the bag and setup two lanes at the 7 yd distance, one for boyfriend and one for me and my little girl. I again review the 4 Safety Rules, the loading the the magazine, operation of the gun, but I had forgotten a couple of MAJOR factors, grip and stance. I now have to keep her attention while the boyfriend is firing my XD SC 9mm. The biggest issue as some guy on the lane next to the boyfriend with a cannon that was making everyone jump from the concussion. We stepped back and let him BLAST away. I spent most of my time helping with a balanced, agressive, forward stance with a firm confident grip. I am not a student of these, but know that I need to learn more. I watch and re-enforce the safety aspects of handling a gun and we had a couple of misfires, giving me the opportunity to show her how to clear the gun.
Most shots were left of center, high and low, but had two in the bull. I had her shoot the 9mm, but she was afraid after two shot. I had her try a second time, this time with a better stance, grip and more confidence with the control of the gun.
I am very proud of her control and ability to maintain the safety rules and range rules. Accuracy and Technique will come, but without the safety first, I would be disappointed.
She now wants a handgun when she is 21, after a new car when she graduates college.