GrandSon and his knowledge

[WALKERS210]

My 11 yr old grandson has to be one of the most informed and best disciplined shooter that I know of. Every two weeks I get a visit from him and every time he comes in after the hugs and loves he goes straight to the gun cabinet. A few weeks ago I showed him a rifle that will be his one day, a Korean War commemorative SA M1 Garand. Today I picked out the Mosin 91/30, handed it to this 11yr old kid, first thing out of his mouth, Russian, hmmm Nagant (could not remember the Mosin), rolled it over and said 7.62 x 54. Not bad for a kid that age, it was darn near comical to see this small boy with a rifle that was at least a foot taller than he was. He was ready to go out back and snap a few rounds but I am going to get a decent recoil pad before I let him shoot this one.

[desdem12]

[polymerase2]

A long bolt action rifle is a really good starter. A sand bag between his shoulder and the stock will make it easy to shoot. Those gel pad stock boots look good too.

[Noble Sniper]

Sounds like another life member of the gun culture ;) FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WALKERS210]

I could not be more proud of him if he was elected president of the US. I know this is slipping away from discussion of the Nagant but feel it is in keeping with general firearms. Two years ago he came over to visit and I had just brought in a Henry 22cal Lever, he asked if it was ok if he looked it over. Try as he might it just would not fit his shoulder, being a small boy, I told him that when he could shoulder the rife it was his. I think it was ever weekend for a period of 6 months he was over and checking to see if it fit. Finally it slipped into place and a grin went from ear to ear, I just replied "its your take it home". My son has told me that he can completely disassemble the rifle almost blindfolded. The biggest thing is his finger is never anywhere close to the trigger, before anything is done he will double check to insure its unloaded, never points at anyone or anything. I started my son shooting at age 2yrs which in many eyes was way to young, but he learned and at age of 10-12 he could work up his own loads for my 30-06, and never flinched at shooting anything. Again makes me so proud of the boy I guess it shows. 'especially here"

[millman]

[Izhevsk762]

[popgun]

that is great!!!!. teach everything you know about safety to your grandson. i am 67 and grew up around and with guns. i envy you! have a great time. popgun you get 4 pops

[dmac27]

I had all three of my sons shooting by the time they were 5. I think at that point they were old enough to understand just how much power a gun has. My oldest boy just got married a month ago and wants to teach his young wife how to shoot. I say teach kids young and teach them well and they will not forget. My 13 year old is looking forward to shooting my M39 as much I am.

[bunkysdad]

This is a great post. Welcome to the forum and feel free to Talk about whatever you like. I just bought my son a Henry Goldenboy 22 for his 18th bday. Fantastic top quality firearms. You have a great son and grandson.

[popgun]

ok! i need t o say this !!!!! stop check safety first do not grab guns check safety first.you should not let him touch it with out you handing it to him after you check it and then he checks it.you and your grandkids will have a lot of fun. be safe. popgun

[Jumperwire]

[Rongo]

Great to see a young one interested in guns the proper way.

Great job.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Reminds me of a few years ago when the son of a friend, about 12 at the time, was watching me show some guns to his dad, he asks to see my Springfield M1. I hand it to him, he rattles off the rifles name, opens the bolt, checks the chamber, closes it ( without giving himself Garand thumb), flips the rifle over and pops out the trigger group, pulls off the buttstock, looks over the receiver and then puts it back together. Where did you learn to handle the M1 I ask, and he names some video game that he plays were he uses a Garand. Learned how to handle the real rifle by playing a dam video game. He knew all about my AK also.

[Izhevsk762]

Reminds me of a few years ago when the son of a friend, about 12 at the time, was watching me show some guns to his dad, he asks to see my Springfield M1. I hand it to him, he rattles off the rifles name, opens the bolt, checks the chamber, closes it ( without giving himself Garand thumb), flips the rifle over and pops out the trigger group, pulls off the buttstock, looks over the receiver and then puts it back together. Where did you learn to handle the M1 I ask, and he names some video game that he plays were he uses a Garand. Learned how to handle the real rifle by playing a dam video game. He knew all about my AK also.

I think pretty much anyone older than my generation would be surprised to learn the positive impact video games like Call of Duty, and Medal of Honor have had on the 2A, especially in my generation, and those slightly younger than me. Where the parents either don't care about the 2A, or are downright anti's, their kids are easily converted. Young people like me-but especially gamers-almost always take me up on the offer to come shoot milsurps. They're even more eager when I happen to have a rifle they like using in the game

[popgun]

here it goes!! it is BS that a video is going to learn a kid how to safely use a firearm!! or a game on video. what going on with mom and dad? only setting on the floor and teach the kids by remote control! get your kids out in real life to teach safety and how to shot if you know how!!! hope your kids live! popgun no pop for someone who knows everything.

[bunkysdad]

HUH?

[popgun]

sorry bunkysdad did not understand withhis big HUH? read it again !!!! video or games DO NOT teach saftey with any firearm, may help some but not like real life the granddad who posted this about his grandson knows what isaid and thats the end of this!!!!!!!!!!!! popgun

[sbkittrell]

I reread the posts to make sure, but I didn't see anything about video games teaching kids to safely handle firearms. But I did see comments that indicated that they may spark interest in firearms and that's a good thing in my opinion. I'm one of the old guys who couldn't even play Asteroids very well back in the old days.

[popgun]

okkkkk! i may have took it wrong but it hit me he way it was put {to any way} that it was video or games . ok we get on with it. popgun