So, after all the festivities this Fourth of July, we had the in-laws over. And I had the pleasure of teaching two nephews (age eight) and my niece (age seven) gun safety. I printed off the four rules and had them each read the rules. Told them they’d be quizzed on the rules later too. They memorized and were reciting the rules pretty quickly. They were very excited about shooting.

After, we broke out the Gamo 220 Hunter, a rest, and a mat for shooting. Explained the rules of the backyard range (i.e., don’t cross the firing line; range hot and cold, etc.). I take the first shot so they know how the gun sounds.

First round of targets were at about 10 yards and I had stuck some Shoot-N-Cs to a 3/4 inch board. First nephew lines up his shot after I explain how to address the gun in the prone position; how to line up the scope; squeeze the trigger and do not snap it; etc. First round connects. Second nephew barely missed and I told him he pulled the gun. The niece missed as well. I attributed that to nervousness.

After that, all three were dead on. We shot all manner of can, water bottle, box, and more Shoot-N-C targets. They all took their targets home to show their friends.

I told them they could come back any time and we’d do it again.

Junior was invited. She came and watched the first shot by her cousin and then grew bored. Hard to keep a four year-old entertained when there’s a lot of just standing around.

Posted in uncategorized on July 7th, 2008 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |