Guns for Children

[Peachdiane]

I started giggling when I read this. The ANTI-GUN group put out this list but what it will accomplish, I have no idea. It is like giving Michael Moore a Krispy Kreme! My son looked it over and said, "Sweet list! I want the Savage Arms!"

A .22 for Christmas (http://www.vpc.org/studies/22ap.htm)

[BEST45CAL]

My dad bought me a .22 when I was 12 years old. A single shot rifle made by Garcia. When you're 12 and it's your first "real" gun, it's the best gun in the world.

[Peachdiane]

How neat! My kid keeps saying "Three more years...." :grin:

[ducktapehero]

When my boy gets old enough I'm gonna give him the Henry Youth model lever action.

[BEST45CAL]

My interest in firearms began at a very young age. When I was in second grade, I took a slug and an empty shell casing to school for show and tell.

After years of reading about firearms, my dad broke down bought me a Daisy Model 94 BB gun when I was 10. He used to ration my BBs. LOL

After demonstrating responsible gun handling habits and marksmanship proficiency, I got the Garcia rifle two years later.

[mabzie]

ive been shooting sence i was 9 years old.

[ronin9]

I started giggling when I read this. The ANTI-GUN group put out this list but what it will accomplish, I have no idea. It is like giving Michael Moore a Krispy Kreme! My son looked it over and said, "Sweet list! I want the Savage Arms!"

A .22 for Christmas (http://www.vpc.org/studies/22ap.htm)that liberal website makes me want to have a kid,just so i can give him(or her) one.

[Black Phoenix]

Well when Junior Peonix comes along you can bet I'll teach him a few knife tricks and throwing techniques... although I may have him take classes from a real professional. Me, I'm really an ameture.

As far as a gun... point the barrel at the other guy and shoot right (everybody: "oh boy, he's got a lot to learn" me: "Hence I don't have a gun.")

[BEST45CAL]

When my boy gets old enough I'm gonna give him the Henry Youth model lever action.
Those are awesome. Beautiful weapons. I have the regular one, the "H001." Smooooooooooth action, too. I wasn't expecting much because of the price ($192.00+tax, fees) but I was pleasantly surprised. The walnut stocks are outstanding. The top of the receiver is grooved for a small scope. The barrel has what appears to be micro grooving, but that's a Marlin brand name. I think Henry calls it "multiple groove rifling." It is 36.5" long and 5.5 lbs. (Youth model is 33" and weighs a pound less.) Slightly large for a small child, but very compact for an adult. Recoil is almost nil, making follow up shots a breeze. It is extremely fun to shoot because it's so doggone accurate.

Made in the USA!

[The_Fireman]

the Remington Arms model 700 ML Youth in 50 cal., seems a might stiff for a youngster

[uncommon1]

I took my first son out shooting with a .22 whenhe was 6. It took him several times practicing to put the hammer down without firing, but he got it. Then we worked on sighting with iron sights. After about 5 shots, he was hitting the bullseyes. We then went to work on the turtle population in the creeks and ponds on the ranch. The underlying theme through every step was safety, safety, safety. My daughter was the same way, only she didn't care so much for the noise. I never had any problems with any guns in the house as there was never any mystery to them. My second son understands all of the safety issues and handles the guns safely, but he still hasn't figured out the iron sights, so he is a work in progress. He still loves to shoot, but since I am a little more affluent than when my first son was young, he will only shoot the guns that have scopes because he lacks that sense of awareness that some kids have. He is still very conscientious with all of the guns and never messes with them. It is interesting to me that when you take the mystery out of a gun and teach the kids how to use them and show them the destructive power of a bullet, they are very respectful and do the right thing. Libs will never understand. In the meantime, I feel that my family is very well protected against all enemies but the government.

[RAZM]

Me and my brother both started with a single shot .410 after the BB gun phase, I think every kid in America should have one. At least with the proper instruction.

[BEST45CAL]

Absolutely. Dad also told me that if I didn't keep my grades up he'd take away my rifle. Needless to say, I was an "A" student in grade school.