My daughter made me a happy father today.

[ChrisBarnes]

I was getting ready to go meet a friend of mine and fire my new S&W 22A and adjust the sight on it. She then asked me if I would teach her how to shoot a handgun and someday take her to the range to shoot. I almost cried and said we will start this week. I cannot wait to pass on what knowledge I have unto her. I am so proud of her.

 

[MrsGungho]

that's always a good thing

good luck and have fun with her

 

[88GT]

My first is well on his way. The second is still a tad young (and far more interested in food right now, though that may never change). But it's so fun to see them get so excited with their first experience on the trigger.

 

[GSXR883]

My 14 year old is starting to get into shooting and it's a great relationship builder. Especially, when she normally wants nothing to do with parents at this age.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

It is awesome. I started shooting with my daughter just this year. She is 17, and hadn't shown much of an interest before. I teach my kids how each weapon functions, how to clear it, etc... but she had always declined when asked if she wanted to shoot. Naturally, I wasn't going to force her. Then out of the blue earlier this spring she asked if she can try shooting. She's shot the .357, m&p9, 10/22 and ar-15. Her fav is the 10/22. Her groupings got great within 20 rounds with the m&p (where it took me 100-200 rounds lol). It is a great time to be had... I don't know if its just our relationship or not, but once in her teens, we seemed to gain some distance between us... Shooting has actually gotten us back closer to where we were before, and I am glad for that!

 

[Fixer]

Thats awsome! I started my daughter out on a 22 rifle a year or so ago. We just went to the range on the 4th and she shot at the 50 yard line mostly by herself. She was always ready for the cease fire with her bolt open and gun safe to post new targets with out any reminders. Definately makes you proud. She is only 8, but might start working with her on the 22 pistol soon.

 

[lovemywoods]

I suggest that anyone with a child showing an interest in shooting consider taking them to an Appleseed event. Both of you will learn an enormous amount about rifle marksmenship and American history. It's also an excellent bonding time.

Here's a recent picture of a young lady (15 yrs old) learning to shoot. In one day she went from not shooting to hitting steel targets at 200 yards! Her father was beaming!

 

[VN Vet]

You luck dog. Your Daughter is building our future with people who will be there to protect the rights of people who refuse to help. Tell your Daughter; Thank you from a Vietnam Combat Veteran.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

you ARE a lucky man

I often go shooting with my 16 year old GRAND daughter and her dad (my son)

 

[jeremy]

Not what I would have been betting on...

I would have bet she told you she was not going to date anyone till she was 30...

 

[shannonneumann]

my daughter (18 now, but was 17 at the time) asked, basically out of the blue, to learn how to shoot. we've gone to the range, as well as out to a friend's property, to shoot. her favorite is the .22LR revolver, but also handled herself respectably with everything from a .380 LCP to a Mossberg 535 tactical.

 

[jgreiner]

I was getting ready to go meet a friend of mine and fire my new S&W 22A and adjust the sight on it. She then asked me if I would teach her how to shoot a handgun and someday take her to the range to shoot. I almost cried and said we will start this week. I cannot wait to pass on what knowledge I have unto her. I am so proud of her.

Mine both started a bit later than yours, but i share the same feelings as you over it. And tonight, I am going shooting with my daughter, and her new boyfriend. I have a feeling I will like him, since he is an avid gun owner and shooter.

 

[ChrisBarnes]

Well a little update. Started her out today learning the 4 rules of guns. I then taught her how it works, how to use the sights, and then let her dry fire it several times. Tomorrow is the big day that I take her to the range for some live fire. She and I are excited.

 

[ChrisBarnes]

Well here is an update. I finally got to take her to the indoor range today. She did GREAT. She did better with the 22 then I even imagined. Then she shot my Glock 22 .40 cal and it gave her a bit of a kick the first time but she squeezed off the rest of the 9 shots and did great. She cannot wait to go back again. I think I have created a MONSTER.

 

[Darkstar]

Glad to hear it! My son 6, and my daughter 4, are already starting to learn the rules about gun safety and like to learn about each gun I have and watch me shoot when I go. I've tried to take them to the gun shop a couple of times, but they still need some time before they are ready for that; although they know not to touch any of daddy's guns, they still haven't made the connection not to touch other guns they see. Maybe after I've had some more time to teach them they'll be ready.

 

[Tink]

Thats great. My daughter wants to learn but she dont like the kick that any of mine have. I'll have to start her with a smaller caliber and work her way up.

 

[Bcampbell]

I'm happy for you ChrisBarnes. It is such a joy to have that bond with your child. My son Collin and I do and play almost everything together. There is something
Different about the shooting sport, hobby that is just different than going out shooting basketball with them. My son is 12 and I have created a shooting monster. I hope the same for you. Keep buying her ammo!!!!!!!

 

[Vladislas]

It is a great thing to pass the love of shooting onto are kids .