OK I have been taking my lad who is nine clay pigeon shooting.

He has been as good as gold watching everyone, carrying the equipment

and helping with the cleaning. With this in mind I have bought him a small

single barrel 410 shotgun. second time out with it yesterday he hit 12 out of 20. I was telling a few people about this (proud parent :p ) and I got a few

reactions I did not expect people thought I was a nutter for teaching him about guns and allowing him to shoot one at a early age.

I was gobsmacked he is supervised at all times he is very responsible and I think it teaches him to mix with different people and about discipline.

Surely better than riding the streets. I mean don't get me wrong its not all he does he plays competative football and rugby and swims for the school

the kid loves being outdoors no matter what the weather (like window cleaners :eek: :eek: :eek: :rofl: )

 

What do you think :rolleyes:

Whilst I think that guns are generally completely unecessary most of the time, you have to remember that mostly it's not the gun that causes the problem, it's the person holding it. Same argument for fast cars ...

I have had the same sort of discussions about my boy and the films he watch's.

 

He saw Blade when he was about 8 and I got slated for it by my mates who have kids.

 

My point is, you are obviuosly a responsible father who has introduced his son into clay pigion shooting and guaged how he behaved, if he acted like a Kevin then you would have left him at home (It kind of ruins your day as well)

If he ran all over the place and was a danger to himself you would leave him at home.

 

It sounds like your boy has behaved in a respectful way, not just to others around him but to the sport as well, so why not give him a go.

 

Well done mate for having a decent kid.

My step daughter has just turned 7 and her father is into his guns. I was quite pi$$ed off to learn that he took her out shooting and ferreting (killing rabbits) when he had her over Christmas. Apparently he even let her fire the fookin gun whilst he was holding it :rolleyes:

 

Maybe we're over protective, but her mother and I weren't impressed... :nono:

 

Saying that, your lad is a couple of years older and a range is a more supervised environment without anything getting killed...

 

Steve :)

OK I have been taking my lad who is nine clay pigeon shooting.

He has been as good as gold watching everyone, carrying the equipment

and helping with the cleaning. With this in mind I have bought him a small

single barrel 410 shotgun. second time out with it yesterday he hit 12 out of 20. I was telling a few people about this (proud parent :p ) and I got a few

reactions I did not expect people thought I was a nutter for teaching him about guns and allowing him to shoot one at a early age.

I was gobsmacked he is supervised at all times he is very responsible and I think it teaches him to mix with different people and about discipline.

Surely better than riding the streets. I mean don't get me wrong its not all he does he plays competative football and rugby and swims for the school

the kid loves being outdoors no matter what the weather (like window cleaners :eek: :eek: :eek: :rofl: )

 

What do you think :rolleyes:

 

you've done it in the proper way IMO. its been in a structured environment where any messing around will be quickly and harshly delt with. it's not like you've been blasting away at next doors cat in the back garden!! i've done my fair bit of shooting and really enjoyed it. keep it going mate.

 

alex

I don't like guns and I'm not really sure it's the best thing for kids to be around. But as its at a clay pigeon shot with all the rules and safety and he is under supervision and I guess you've given him all the dangers talk and gone through what is the correct way to behave when guns are about and he know's and repests the dangers and he's never left along with that gun then ok.

 

Cybernet I'm not suprized you and your wife were not impressed that was highly dangerous thing for him to do. If he wants his daughter to be safe around guns he should have done what Mick1 had done.

 

She should not be taught how to shoot at animals or anything living at her age. What was he thinking about a 7 year old :shock:

Clay shooting is a good sport - we even win Olympic medals at it! Even though I don't like guns being pointed at living things, I've shot a few clays over the years and all the clubs/people I know are highly responsible sports people not rabid rednecks with a gun-habit.

 

Now take a look at this and I defy anyone without a heart of stone not to go "aaaah" :D http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6309159.stm

Hide kids from things and curiosity will get the beter of them - usually in the worst possible conditions. Show them things that they will encounter in real life and the correct way in which to use them/whatever and they'll grow up with respect. Its basic human nature...

I used to shoot from a very young age and thats all kinds of weapons from air pistols to .22 single shot firearms and the odd semi pistol (I was in cadets) I also used to go shootin Pheasents but then it was on my grandads small holding in Devon under the supervision of my father and grandfather.

 

I would say that if you're shooting clays at a young age then thats fine as it's supervised and fairly safe and easily the best way to teach a youngster the dangers and safety aspect of shooting.

 

Chances are if you have an interest then sooner or later your son is going to want to have a go and I say better now when you have a modicam of control rather than when he might get over excited.

 

There's no problem here as long as everyone plays by the rules.

 

After saying all that I gave both of my shotguns to the Police when I moved to Bromley from Devon. There was no point in me having them here and the thought of someone breaking into the house and getting to them, even though they were in a gun safe, terrified me.

 

Anyhow good luck with it!

I used to shoot whilst in the cadets, and there is no problem with it, if it properly supervised, I would also endorse what Stricker said, if you are shooting clays and it's supervised, no problems. My time in the cadets stood me in good stead when I joined the Army as a 15 year old (many years ago), when they learnt you about small arms, I wasn't phased by them and neither was I complacent. I went on to to become a marksman.

 

Stick with it and good luck, if you son enjoys it, let him keep on with it and well done to him for getting 12 out of 20, not bad shooting for a youngster.

you've done it in the proper way IMO. its been in a structured environment where any messing around will be quickly and harshly delt with. it's not like you've been blasting away at next doors cat in the back garden!! i've done my fair bit of shooting and really enjoyed it. keep it going mate.

 

alex

 

Here here.

 

In a safe, supervised and controlled environment, there is nothing wrong with what you have done. Clay shooting is a sport and should be enjoyed (responsibly, of course) by anyone capable.

 

Keep at it mate and tell the PC busybodies to f*ck off - if that doesn't work just take your guns, give them a 30 second head start and.............

 

All the best!

 

Richard :cool:

Plus too many kids nowadays sit in front of their playstation/WII/PC etc etc eating junk food and generally getting fat.

 

Outdoor sport is healthy, he can meet and interact with real people and enjoy a fine hobby. Go for it!

 

Richard (again) :)

Keep at it mate and tell the PC busybodies to f*ck off - if that doesn't work just take your guns, give them a 30 second head start and.............

 

 

:rofl: :rofl: LMFAO

i used to shoot in the cadets too, it didnt make me turn out into maniac gangster.

 

For gawds sake the sport of shooting has been around for years, people have enjoyed and taken pleasure in the sport.

 

if the lad enjoys it and is sensible, responsible and taught how to respect his equipment and hobby personally i would tell all the do gooder to **** off, too many folk tryingto tell us how to bring our kids up!

i used to shoot in the cadets too, it didnt make me turn out into maniac gangster.

 

For gawds sake the sport of shooting has been around for years, people have enjoyed and taken pleasure in the sport.

 

if the lad enjoys it and is sensible, responsible and taught how to respect his equipment and hobby personally i would tell all the do gooder to **** off, too many folk tryingto tell us how to bring our kids up!

 

yes i've shot a few bolts in me time and taken great pleasure in doing so :rofl:

 

but yes i agree with you sarah people should fook off and mind their own business, trouble is its a nanny culture now

Cheers Everyone

I'm going to carry on anyway and I did tell those that were moaning to fook off

But I just wanted to get a balanced view from you SANE :shock: LOT

 

:rofl: :rofl:

at least youve done it the right way mate and he gets some fresh air instead of being stuck at home playing on a playstation or typing on a computer........eh hang on a min lol

Cheers Everyone

I'm going to carry on anyway and I did tell those that were moaning to fook off

But I just wanted to get a balanced view from you SANE :shock: LOT

 

:rofl: :rofl:

 

you took a chance asking us the :rofl:

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Hide kids from things and curiosity will get the beter of them - usually in the worst possible conditions. Show them things that they will encounter in real life and the correct way in which to use them/whatever and they'll grow up with respect. Its basic human nature...

 

I agree. Had shotguns & airguns since I was very young for clays and target shooting.

My 3 daughters have been bought up to respect and use them since a very young age too.

The downside is they are all better shots than me now ;)

got a few friends of mine who are into clay. i see no problem with it your obviously sensible and he is supervised. at least he will respect them. just think of some of the scum in the army, they give them guns.

got a few friends of mine who are into clay. i see no problem with it your obviously sensible and he is supervised. at least he will respect them. just think of some of the scum in the army, they give them guns.

Quite right Lampy. Nice to see you again :)

Ive got to agree with most on here, with proper supervision he will learn how to use a gun safely and with respect. I do small bore target shooting and it is instilled in everyone when starting out, the dangers of incorrect use of a weapon no matter whether its a firearm, shotgun or airweapon. youngsters seem to take it on board and hopefully continue to practice what they have been taught.

What i expect you will find, is that the little shits that do the damage with air guns never had any training and are oblivious to the dangers that can be caused by indiscriminate firing and taking pot shots at people.

So good on you mate.

 

PS a shotgun at nine..... didnt he land on his ass after the first shot :)

PS a shotgun at nine..... didnt he land on his ass after the first shot :)

 

 

No its really not got a lot of recoil on it and we spent quite a lot of time

practicing his stance and postion before he fired it.

We go at 11.30 on a sunday and he is up dressed and preparing his kit for 08.00 he is that keen.

Pity he can't do the same on a school day :rolleyes: :rofl: