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How old were you when you first shot a gun...

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  • Shyness40
    Shyness40 Posts: 3,430 Member
    My dad used to always take me hunting and I was around 8 when he let me shoot his shotgun. I remember the bruise it left on my shoulder, but I also remember how proud my dad was because my cousin was scared to shoot and he was a boy.
  • Malenurse51
    Malenurse51 Posts: 181 Member
    Shyness40 wrote: »
    My dad used to always take me hunting and I was around 8 when he let me shoot his shotgun. I remember the bruise it left on my shoulder, but I also remember how proud my dad was because my cousin was scared to shoot and he was a boy.

    Good for your Dad! I had both of my girls shooting around that time.

  • ald783
    ald783 Posts: 688 Member
    Never. I think it'd be cool to go to a shooting range sometime but I don't want to ever own or shoot a gun in real life.
  • Shyness40
    Shyness40 Posts: 3,430 Member
    Malenurse51 wrote: »
    Shyness40 wrote: »
    My dad used to always take me hunting and I was around 8 when he let me shoot his shotgun. I remember the bruise it left on my shoulder, but I also remember how proud my dad was because my cousin was scared to shoot and he was a boy.

    Good for your Dad! I had both of my girls shooting around that time.

    I grew up around guns because of my dad and now I love shooting mostly handguns. I'm glad my dad took the time to teach me. I like knowing I can defend myself if necessary.
  • WeekendWarriorTX
    WeekendWarriorTX Posts: 1,844 Member
    I don't know how young I was, but my granddad took me plinking with his .22. around 8-10 i want to say.

    For those that haven't and say they never will, why?
  • Malenurse51
    Malenurse51 Posts: 181 Member
    Shyness40 wrote: »
    Malenurse51 wrote: »
    Shyness40 wrote: »
    My dad used to always take me hunting and I was around 8 when he let me shoot his shotgun. I remember the bruise it left on my shoulder, but I also remember how proud my dad was because my cousin was scared to shoot and he was a boy.

    Good for your Dad! I had both of my girls shooting around that time.

    I grew up around guns because of my dad and now I love shooting mostly handguns. I'm glad my dad took the time to teach me. I like knowing I can defend myself if necessary.

    I made sure that both of my girls were comfortable around guns. I've always stored them safely but it's a comfort to know that they both grew up knowing that they weren't toys, but tools. I just bought my wife a new handgun and she's bugging me to go to the shooting range.
  • undergloom
    undergloom Posts: 531 Member
    At age 21, a friend of mine thought it'd be a good idea to take me to a range to try out his S&W Model 500 revolver. A .500 S&W in the hands of a new shooter. What a dick.
  • 75in2013
    75in2013 Posts: 361 Member
    Hm. Maybe age 8. Shotgun.
  • tayter_tot7
    tayter_tot7 Posts: 220 Member
    20....it was an AR-15...yea I had a crazy boyfriend lol Looking to buy a Glock 19 soon.....my weapons certification (Glock, AR, and Shotgun) runs out in May..will it be harder to get a permit after that? Answers please if anyone knows
  • hockeysniper8
    hockeysniper8 Posts: 253 Member
    23 or so...shot a .308 and got a 8 point buck
  • cathed42
    cathed42 Posts: 88 Member
    Never and what a ridiculous subject
  • RachelElser
    RachelElser Posts: 427 Member
    under 10 I think, it was supervised with my father and uncle right there. I was taught a healthy respect for guns and knew not to fool around with them and NEVER point them at anyone.
  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    tayter_tot7 wrote: »
    20....it was an AR-15...yea I had a crazy boyfriend lol Looking to buy a Glock 19 soon.....my weapons certification (Glock, AR, and Shotgun) runs out in May..will it be harder to get a permit after that? Answers please if anyone knows

    GIF--Nope-No-way-Nah-no-Kanye-West-GIF.gif

  • undergloom
    undergloom Posts: 531 Member
    cathed42 wrote: »
    what a ridiculous subject

    In fairness, you could post this in 99% of the threads in the Chit Chat forum and it'd be a legitimate comment.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I was a Marine before I ever picked up a Rifle or Handgun. 18 Years Old. 1972.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    edited March 2016
    I'm 44 - and I've never shot a gun. I've never wanted to shoot a gun, either.
  • erialcelyob
    erialcelyob Posts: 341 Member
    Never seen one outside of the airport security.
  • sabrinasmith7
    sabrinasmith7 Posts: 583 Member
    8 years old, 12G. Lol my dad liked to have a collection of shotguns and rifles.
  • bdgfn
    bdgfn Posts: 7,719 Member
    Probably about 6 or 7, an air gun (BBs), a 22 at about 10 or 11, an M16 at 19.
  • sabrinasmith7
    sabrinasmith7 Posts: 583 Member
    rachelelser wrote: »
    under 10 I think, it was supervised with my father and uncle right there. I was taught a healthy respect for guns and knew not to fool around with them and NEVER point them at anyone.

    I second this, always good to have and good understanding that guns arent toys and shooting isnt a game.
  • tayter_tot7
    tayter_tot7 Posts: 220 Member
    As far as begin harder I mean will I have to take any classes or anything, because I really don't want to lol
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    undergloom wrote: »
    At age 21, a friend of mine thought it'd be a good idea to take me to a range to try out his S&W Model 500 revolver. A .500 S&W in the hands of a new shooter. What a dick.

    Lol,,,definitely not a nice guy.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    erialcelyob wrote: »
    Never seen one outside of the airport security.

    Cops in your town don't carry?
  • Cblsplcr
    Cblsplcr Posts: 715 Member
    Around 6 with help from my dad, but got my first gun (410) at 8
  • michelleg85
    michelleg85 Posts: 30 Member
    I'm military and have served overseas. So, when I joined and many times since.
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    I live in the UK....I've never even seen a gun in real life :)
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    blueboxgeek wrote: »
    I live in the UK....I've never even seen a gun in real life :)

    Oh actually that is a lie, as someone above mentioned....airport security in the UK have them and also we were in London a few weeks back and the police that guard Downing Street had them. But I've never been in a situation where I could actually hold one. Here in the UK we do have gun crime but I think most crimes are committed using knives or other weapons so guns are not easily accessible unless you move in those kinds of circles.

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  • nitroalley
    nitroalley Posts: 3,599 Member
    18 at Navy boot camp. That was a long time ago and never owned a firearm.
  • leamariehjh3184
    leamariehjh3184 Posts: 55 Member
    22 @ 6
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