First trip to the range for a new rifle shooter - 8 Milsurps taken

[Ovidio]

We can’t here, unfortunately, but sometimes...
Two years ago I was at the range with my very shortly lived AK47 and, once alone in the range, the range director asked me if I wanted to let my son, at the time 12, shoot a few rounds.
He was very pleased with the discipline and perfect handling the kid showed.
It was great also for me.
But the best happened a few months ago, at my new range. I was shooting my beloved K98 and my son had come just to spend a few hours together (we have almost one hour drive to and fro).
Again alone, I asked if I could let him try and the range director said yes.
It was one of our best days. I was feeling so unbelievably “father” that I can’t explain.
Now my son is waiting to get to age and be my permanent shooting buddy.
I can really imagine how you’re feeling, that’s all I wanted to say...

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[painter777]

I was feeling so unbelievably “father” that I can’t explain.
Now my son is waiting to get to age and be my permanent shooting buddy.
I can really imagine how you’re feeling

Hello Ovidio,
From reading your reply, I can feel and can share the well deserved PRIDE your enjoying. Makes a guy feel warm and fuzzy inside, Doesn't it?
And as Cheese Noodle has shared as they get older the more that feeling of PRIDE will equate to a Fathers memories of raising and having the chance to influence a fine young man or woman.
Like I stated above enjoy these moments..... they grow up so fast! At my Private Rifle club as long as the youngster is being looked after it's not unusual to have kids shooting as young as 10 as long as they are supervised by a family member. They even have their own small bore classes and leagues. I started both my son and daughter at age 10. My son is now 31, daughter 27. Son lives 1/2 hr away, daughter is now in Virginia. Son is a Computer IT Tech for our states Capital City school system that comes with lots of pressure and stress. When he needs a 'Deep breath' to unwind he'll call ahead and schedule a day to shoot. I can tell how stressed he is when he requests what he'd like to shoot. Bigger the caliber= the higher stress level. Luckily my range is just 10 minutes from me. Quite often we might just shoot from the bench plinking targets and talking. One thing for sure, the both of us always leave the day at the range feeling better!

We are blessed to have these opportunities, after all our collections or part of will become theirs one day. Our job.... teach them right, let them know about those that taught us and most importantly those who carried these in battle. They will be the ones to carry History forward.

Thank You For Your Efforts, Cheers Gentleman,
Charlie-Painter777