Thread: Teaching Kids To Shoot

Originally Posted by 300_BLK

So how young is too young with girls?

Is 5 old enough for a savage rascal and shooting with dad?

I think so, yet to have the conversation with the other half though.

Thoughts?

I think it depends on the kid and circumstances.

My daughter was on at me from just after 3 to come shooting and she wanted a pink rascal. She got one for her 4 th Birthday. She listens really well, we have a good safe area to shoot in (just balloons and clays at the moment - in fact am trying to get there this afternoon, she's already asked)

Originally Posted by res

I don't think gender really matters. A mate has twin girls and had them shooting with a different kids single shot before five-they love the time with dad and he is anal about safety

I am too, I think you should be when they start, gotta keep it fun though. Regarding gender I have observed that some girls learn faster than boys, but I am also biased

Originally Posted by Beaker

I think it depends on the kid and circumstances.

My daughter was on at me from just after 3 to come shooting and she wanted a pink rascal. She got one for her 4 th Birthday. She listens really well, we have a good safe area to shoot in (just balloons and clays at the moment - in fact am trying to get there this afternoon, she's already asked)

Thats awesome @Beaker. I have taken both girls out with myself and Pop to shoot bunnies, they always wear earmuffs and get to carry the rabbits. I'm constantly getting asked if we can go again. Just need to find somewhere local to Palmy. The wee walks have been so successful that mum is into hunting now and last xmas I got her a T3 223

Where is the best place to get the kids earmuffs? Bunnings / Mitre 10 Mega?

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P.S Great thread!