06-13-2013, 09:01 PM
Good for you maggot. I agree education is key. I am in the process of working with my 8 year old grandson. I started him shooting/handling firearms several years ago. At this point I have bought him 3 firearms and he has learned a great deal about firearms and shooting. He knows the saftey rules of a firearm and obides by them. [He is also a pretty good shot.]I sometimes try and trick him by handing his unloaded 22 boltaction rifle, with the bolt closed. He will stop me and tell me NO Papa open it so I can see it is unloaded. He knows that a firearm should never change hands without first showing clear. That is just one example.
When I am in the shop working on firearms it is not uncommon for him to ask me if it would be ok if he cleans his guns. I usually let him but keep 1 eye on him at all times. I believe it is better to teach them at a young age so it takes the WOW factor out of it.
When I am in the shop working on firearms it is not uncommon for him to ask me if it would be ok if he cleans his guns. I usually let him but keep 1 eye on him at all times. I believe it is better to teach them at a young age so it takes the WOW factor out of it.