First Gun

[migtig]

I'm going to have to take the course with him. Shooting a gun is on my bucket list.

Actually the giant mentioned a beginner's training course that was going to be in the area in a convo a few nights back. I'll ping him and see if I can get you some more details.

 

[thatguy]

I'm going to have to take the course with him. Shooting a gun is on my bucket list.

I would start with a BB gun. Its a great way to learn basic gun saftey and aim, it can be shot a lot more places than a 22 or a shotgun, and its not a toy. When i was growing up that was everybody's first gun.
Obviously a gun saftey course would be a good idea in any case.

 

[sockgirl77]

Actually the giant mentioned a beginner's training course that was going to be in the area in a convo a few nights back. I'll ping him and see if I can get you some more details.

I was just informed that the bf's coon hunters club has one next month. So, that's where we'll be going. I swear that when I passed the sign for the Coon Hunters Club (just past King Kennedy) I thought it was a racist joke.

 

[jdboss]

So a Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG is out of the question? LOL!

 

[sockgirl77]

I would start with a BB gun. Its a great way to learn basic gun saftey and aim, it can be shot a lot more places than a 22 or a shotgun, and its not a toy. When i was growing up that was everybody's first gun.
Obviously a gun saftey course would be a good idea in any case.

He has a pellet gun now. My stepdad has talked about getting him a BB gun which he may do for him to use for the next month. He wants a real gun to hunt.

 

[sockgirl77]

So a Barrett M82A1 .50 BMG is out of the question? LOL!

After Googling that...YES, it's WAY out of the question.

 

[migtig]

I would start with a BB gun. Its a great way to learn basic gun saftey and aim, it can be shot a lot more places than a 22 or a shotgun, and its not a toy. When i was growing up that was everybody's first gun.
Obviously a gun saftey course would be a good idea in any case.

I didn't get a BB gun until relatively recently, like the last few years. I can't believe what fun I was missing out on as a child.

 

[sockgirl77]

I didn't get a BB gun until relatively recently, like the last few years. I can't believe what fun I was missing out on as a child.

Use it to ward off those rabid dogs that are running around in your area.

 

[migtig]

Use it to ward off those rabid dogs that are running around in your area.

I also shoot at the crows, groundhogs, possums, raccoons and every other critter that I don't want to kill but want to get away. But those dogs would get a real bullet. However, I haven't seen them at all, TG.

 

[sockgirl77]

I also shoot at the crows, groundhogs, possums, raccoons and every other critter that I don't want to kill but want to get away. But those dogs would get a real bullet. However, I haven't seen them at all, TG.

I've heard people around the area say that they've seen them. My friend says that they killed her grandpa's dog. I haven't seen them.

 

[b23hqb]

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Funny, I was just looking at that thread a few minutes ago. Eight years old could handle a .22 short rifle with proper training and supervision.

But not in the backyard, unless the backyard is the back quarter-section.

 

[Dupontster]

I have a friend that has a friend that has an uncle that can get you a deal on a used AK47...Oh, wait a minute...What will he be huntin?

 

[sockgirl77]

I have a friend that has a friend that has an uncle that can get you a deal on a used AK47...Oh, wait a minute...What will he be huntin?

Crimals. I'll get his contact info from you. Thanks.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

After Googling that...YES, it's WAY out of the question.

It shoots rounds the size of Tootsie Rolls, doesn't it?

 

[ylexot]

For firearms deer hunting in Maryland, you are limited to shotguns shooting slugs and 20ga is the smallest caliber. So, maybe go for a single-shot 20ga shotgun. Also, keep in mind that there really aren't too many days for hunting with a shotgun. There are only 15 days this season. There are a few more days for muzzleloader. The rest of the season is for bow.

You also might be interested in this page:
Youth Opportunities - Wildlife and Heritage Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

[ylexot]

Actually the giant mentioned a beginner's training course that was going to be in the area in a convo a few nights back. I'll ping him and see if I can get you some more details.

It's a women-only handgun course taught by Nick Cromwell:
Home

 

[thatguy]

He has a pellet gun now. My stepdad has talked about getting him a BB gun which he may do for him to use for the next month. He wants a real gun to hunt.

if it is for hunting around here i would say a single shot 20 ga.

But he is going to need hunter education class before he hunts.

 

[ylexot]

Stop by Dick's and see what they have in a 20ga youth model shotgun.

Some things to know...most shotguns will have a smooth bore barrel. Some will have a rifled barrel. While a rifled barrel will have better accuracy with slugs, they should ONLY be used with slugs (unless you want to ruin the barrel). A smooth barrel will be less accurate, but more versatile.

 

[migtig]

It's a women-only handgun course taught by Nick Cromwell:
Home

That would be great for Socki since she said she wanted to learn.

 

[sockgirl77]

if it is for hunting around here i would say a single shot 20 ga.

But he is going to need hunter education class before he hunts.

We've already covered that.