Mad Septics on 4

[VectraMan]

I only caught part of it and from what I saw the gun stuff was pretty well controlled, the pushy dad was well odd.

Most of what I saw was about the girl taking part in shooting competitions, which is probably fair enough if it's a sport. There was the guy in the wheelchair trying to get his daughter (who looked about 6 or 7) to fire a rifle, and she just looked upset by the whole thing.

I suppose there's an argument for saying that in a society that has lots of guns, it's better that kids know about guns and know how they work and which is the dangerous end.

[RSoles]

Like the one I had, made from something like this:-
http://www.123rf.com/photo_24744101_...-isolated.html

not to mention the 'moon base' made from an upturned polystyrene apple tray.
http://www.ckfinc.com/Products/FoodP...S/Default.aspx

[mudskipper]

Like the one I had, made from something like this:-
Red Tomatoes In A Wooden Box Close Up Isolated Stock Photo, Picture And Royalty Free Image. Pic 24744101.

No, that was a doll's cot - painted white with SHIELA (sic) written across the bottom.

Why does Sheila break the I before E rule?

[mudskipper]

The prog is on again at the moment on 4+24.

I would, but I've had this week's fill of outrage.

'Night!

[Scruff]

5.56mm equates to .22LR from a calibre perspective. .22LR is a small cartridge rimfire round whereas most 5.56mm cartridges are centrefire. Same diameter bore but different from an energy coefficient perspective.

[barrydidit]

And where would one look for advice on such things?

The home of Elmer Keith and Jeff Cooper.

Guns & Ammo of course.

And what do they recommend?

44 mag?

223/5.56?

Nah.

22LR.

G&A Basics: How to Choose Your Child's First Gun - Guns & Ammo

Scary stuff

Some folks advocate the single-shot rifles, like the Savage Rascal as a first rifle. Along with the obvious safety aspects, the single-shot focuses the child on shot placement.

On the other hand, a good semi-auto carbine like the Ruger 10/22 offers a greater level of flexibility and longevity since the kid who receives one is likely to pass it on to their own progeny, if he or she doesn’t wear it out first.

[EternalOptimist]

I did something similar for my kids.
made them a bow and arow with a bamboo cane and a peastick. nearly had me eye out they did