Great Day at the Range! Kids, guns, and HEAT!

[Smith]

Took my oldest two with me to the range today (Charlie Haffner's). Daughter is 7 and son is 5. What a treat for me! Reminds me why I had kids. They go back to school tomorrow and I had promised I would take them before school started and inevitably things kept coming up, so today was the day. First it was nice ..... when the breeze would blow but it was HOT. Tried them out on the Marlin 60 my brother had lent me but it was just too long and the iron sights were difficult for them to learn. Switched to the new POF416 with a CMMG .22 conversion bolt and they had a blast! It was great to be able to adjust the stock to fit them and the grip was perfect for their little hands. Seems like I've found some shooting buddies. However, It was the hardest I've ever worked at the range. I'll probably pick up some more .22 mags (only had one) the next time to keep the down time to a minimum. I can also see a good .22 pistol in the future. We weren't trying for accuracy just trying to get them used to the whole process. They still did pretty good IMO. Got about 100 rnds of .22 down range and they let me shoot one mag of 5.56. Here's some pics.

PS: There are some holes in the Raccoon.

Edited August 11, 2010 by Smith

[LagerHead]

It sure was nice of them to let you get a mag in. I love shooting with my kids. Great pics.

[ShaunM]

Looks like the kids had a blast!

[-boatman-]

It looks like you made them very happy kids.

[Guest jackdm3]

Don't let them! They'll shoot their front teeth out! Oh, wait ... dayum. Oh, well. Carry on.

[MacGyver]

What a great day! Looks like fun was had by all.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Cute kids, too. Looks like they had a blast, literally:D

[Guest Straight Shooter]

That is great!

[Mike.357]

thats awesome Nate, I miss it

[Slappy]

Next year before they go to school, take them to a dentist! I LOL'ed at the pic of your daughter holding the EBR. Love it!

[Guest jackdm3]

How much did those toofusses pay out?

[peejman]

Looks like a great time. I look forward to that in a few years.

[kwe45919]

I can't wait till my little girl is just a little older....

[Smith]

Next year before they go to school, take them to a dentist! I LOL'ed at the pic of your daughter holding the EBR. Love it!

The teeth are all natural, although we are from Arkansas! She love holding them the AR and especially the AK.

How much did those toofusses pay out?

Dollar a piece. They are very proud of those holes.

[R1100R]

What a great day. Great looking kids. My little Girl, she's 6 has a Savage Cub T she shoots. As far as a pistolI have a lot of .22 . The best for little hands is the Walther P22 with the small insert. It fits my Son's and Daughters hand like a glove.

Edited August 13, 2010 by R1100R

[Guest jackdm3]

Dollar a piece. They are very proud of those holes.

Inflation sucks! I got that 30-odd years ago, ya cheeeeep bastard!

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

These are the pictures, that, when she's 16, she will hate you for.

[Smith]

Inflation sucks! I got that 30-odd years ago, ya cheeeeep bastard!

Yeah, well ... they still thank they are making money when they spend that dollar and get change back!