New Shooter

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I got the opportunity to teach a young 10 year old boy to shoot, for the first time, today. My grandson's Tudor had to bring her 2 children with her this afternoon, for the first hour. Their dad picked them up.

While we were sitting in the house, I asked the children would they want to shoot a 22 rifle. The boy jumped on it. The 12 year old girl was afraid so I didn't not push her. I did see her looking out the window, toward my back yard range, as he shot. If they ever come back, I think she will shoot.

We talked about safety and I showed both of them about my MDL 60 Marlin 22 rifle. After I explained the operation he wanted to go fire it. I asked his mom and she said if I would go with him, he could.

Needless to say he was amazed. He hit my 12" gong several times but did miss a few. When his dad come to get him he ran out to meet him and as soon as he rolled the window down the boy said, "Dad, I got news." He went on to tell his dad he got to shoot a real rifle, and gave his dad 3 empty shell casings my daughter picked up and gave him.
 

[bigun]

You done a good thing. I can't remember my first time. It just seems like I have always been shooting. Maybe I'm just that old. I just can't remember when I wasn't killing tin cans. Keep up the good work.

[Quavodus]

Yep, good job. My older brothers and Grandpa used to let me shoot when I was little. I loved it.

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I could tell, this kid is hooked for life.