My son - from targets to hunting . . . .

[rabbit_killer 2]

that is spot on rabbit killer u no my son is 5years old and can kill at 40 yards and uhav seen it with ur own eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he shoots daystate mini !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

i only know one kid whos got a mini daystate made buy the wood work king

 

that must be you reg

[my peace symbol + 3]

grim _____________________do your self a faver and take your son shooting with you give him a gun to walk with dont let him shoot just let him walk with the gun and watch how he holds it and then make shor he is safe and not swinging the gun around and if he can hold the gun down then let him shoot live be safe cos ur kids copie you happy shooting

[Grim Reaper 1]

grim _____________________do your self a faver and take your son shooting with you give him a gun to walk with dont let him shoot just let him walk with the gun and watch how he holds it and then make shor he is safe and not swinging the gun around and if he can hold the gun down then let him shoot live be safe cos ur kids copie you happy shooting

 

 

Thanks for your input - appreciated. I am glad to say i have managed to instill in Liam the same strict safety outlook I myself was taught in the Services - and he has taken it on board well. Safety has to come first for me, and so (and this is in line with what you say about kids copying us, which is so true ) I made sure he shadowed me for a lengthy while (when i was target shooting in my garden) before i would let him have a go of the rilfe.

 

I must say, i am very pleased with his standards so far, both in safety and his shooting style; what with him being a 'young gun' and all.

 

 

 

Regards,

Grim.

[SportingShooter 0]

It sounds as if you have a Good young Man there Grim.

 

I think you should ask him if he is ready first, Let him look through the scope with the Crosshairs on the Rabbit and see what his reaction is. If he is comfortable and at ease, then he will take the shot calmly and collected. If he is unhappy, he will leave it for another day.

 

I'm not trying to put Liam or yourself off, but make sure it is not pure enthusiasm and that he has given it a touch of thought. If he is in his comfort zone then he will have no trouble.

 

Let us know how you get on.

 

And just take it easy, at 9, there is no real rush, he will pull that trigger when he's ready.

 

Regards

SS

[Guest foxyjo.]

Sounds a proper little fella!! Well done to you and him GR.

My lad had his first go at live quarry about 3 weeks ago, and he did well, I was delighted! I put some pics on here, and you will have to do the same - Liam will be so chuffed! My boy hasn't seen it yet as he's away, but nice encouraging comments will set your teaching in concrete for him.

My lad's 11 now, but has always been brought up with the circle of life and food chains under his nose, and is an excellent little ambassador for field sports in general. he once embarressed my Grandmother by standing up in her trolley in the local supermarket, argueing about the benefits if fox hunting to an audience of about 5 strangers!! This was started by him wearing a pro-hunting badge and someone commenting on it. My grandmother said he was literally holding court against these people, and when she finally managed to move away, one of the onlookers came up and shook his hand. He was six years old at the time!!

Anyway, enough motherly love!! You'll know when the time's right, it just happens. The very best of luck to Liam!

[Coney 3]

Great stuff Grim....nice read.

[Grim Reaper 1]

Great stuff Grim....nice read.

 

 

Thanks mate, I just thought that as Liam hasn;t posted much yet (he is a bit shy) I felt it right to give an update on his progress, like. Glad you like it.

 

 

 

Cheers,

Grim.

[Grim Reaper 1]

To Foxyjo ; Thanks for your comments - nice to know of your son's story. Also pleased he is also getting on well!

 

 

Great stuff Grim....nice read.

 

 

Thanks mate, I just thought that as Liam hasn't posted much yet (he is a bit shy) I felt it right to give an update on his progress, like. Glad you like it.

 

 

 

Cheers,

Grim.