Reply to: Mad Septics on 4

[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

[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.

[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.

[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!

[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?

[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

[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.

[EternalOptimist]

why did you call your dad neddy ? is his name ned ?

[minestrone]

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

[mudskipper]

The following year I got a stuffed sock, gaffer taped to a broom stick. It was a hobby horse. I called him Neddy.

[mudskipper]

Yes, but you're (relatively) sane.

My dad built me one out of fag packets and sprayed it grey with industrial undercoat he'd 'borrowed' from the docks. Bless him.

[NotAllThere]

...
At that age, I wanted a dolls' house.

Yes, but you're (relatively) sane.

[mudskipper]

"My wife told me to do something with my daughter after gymnastics today, she recommended going for hot chocolate or a donut. I thought, that's not special, plus once you've consumed the item where does that leave you. Instead we bought a pink Crickett from my six year old daughter and wanted to say thanks for making quality affordable firearms for new shooters. The 'girls' option is especially appreciated because as scary as it sounds the color really helped get her excitet about it. Bethany says thanks too! She'll be quite fashionalble at the Sportsman Club tomorrow."

" "I wanted to tell you about my daughter's first gun. For Christmas 05' My oldest kid,6,wanted Santa to bring her, her first real gun. ..."

At that age, I wanted a dolls' house.

[mudskipper]

That's the rifle that if loaded and cocked, and then dropped on its stock, will fire. Bit of a design flaw really. What surprised me is that having demonstrated this, the parents of the dead kid weren't suing the manufacturers.

I knew kids growing up in the UK who had their own guns. Or at least access. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with a kid having a gun or learning how to shoot. It's the inculcation of fear and that somehow "you gotta have guns" or you can't protect yourself.

Maybe, maybe not.

But with buying your kids guns, comes teaching respect for guns. Keeping in a locked cupboard, only allowing access with parental supervision etc. Making guns look like toys seems to do the opposite.

[NotAllThere]

That's the rifle that if loaded and cocked, and then dropped on its stock, will fire. Bit of a design flaw really. What surprised me is that having demonstrated this, the parents of the dead kid weren't suing the manufacturers.

I knew kids growing up in the UK who had their own guns. Or at least access. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with a kid having a gun or learning how to shoot. It's the inculcation of fear and that somehow "you gotta have guns" or you can't protect yourself.