Okay such a day may not really exist, but as a Dad and proud NRA member, you have my vote for it anyway. While we're not quite spread out enough to use firearms at our home property, we do have the ability to safely shoot our airguns out to about 40 yards. Here though, Sarah's got her sights (quite literally) set on a target much closer. This was last year when she was 10, but she seemed to have pretty good command of that Red Ryder. 8-year-old Gianna watches in the backround, probably thinking "All I want to do is hit the paper".
Not bad for about 30 feet away, using a Red Ryder. Nice job Sarah.
Fast forward one year...bigger, stronger, and getting a kick out of the RWS 350. Serious business!
You can do it kid...remember your sight picture...now sqeeeeeze the trigger.
Not a bad job at all for an 8-year-old! You're on paper!
Passing shooting or archery skills along to your kids provides for hours of great fun and friendly competition, while strengthening bonds of trust. I enjoy seeing my daughters shift into their serious, "responsible mode" when the guns come out, while the excitement on their faces when they hit the target is priceless. I'm sure the required focus and discipline will help build character, and family time is the best time of all (except on Poker Night). So if you think it might be time, grab a couple extra pairs of shooting glasses, set up a safe backstop, and (after going over the basics of safe gun handling) teach 'em to shoot!
Safe Shooting,
Ken
