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New Shooter

author Posted by:Sebastian on date Aug 3rd, 2008 | filed Filed under: New Shooters

I had the pleasure of introducing a newbie to the joys of shooting today.  My former girlfriends’ younger brother was only 9 or so when I first met him, but he recently graduated from high school, and was out visiting his sister.  He wanted to go shooting, so I decided to take him to the club’s plinking range.

I still stand by the AR-15 as a great rifle for the introduction of enthusiastic beginners.  For people more timid about shooting, the .22LR is a better choice.  I loaded up 50 rounds for Jason, and we went through all of them.  We went through 30 more rounds with the AK-74, and a few rounds with my Mk.II and Glock.

His mom is going to want to kill me, because I know she doesn’t like guns, and now he wants to buy a rifle.  Hopefully he can find a range or club in Iowa that can help him get started.

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tag8 Responses to “New Shooter”

  1. twohandcontrol Said,
    August 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    I just love it when kids have some REAL FUN. Great Job.

  2. George Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Good for you, Sebastian.

    BTW, Smith and Wesson are coming out with a 5.45 x 39mm upper for the AR.

  3. Another new shooter | The Newbie Shooter Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 8:39 am

    [...] Sebastian does his part and introduces another newbie to the joys of shooting.  Well done, sir. [...]

  4. Call me Ahab » Blog Archive » New shooter Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 9:25 am

    [...] Sebastian inducts a new shooter into the ranks. [...]

  5. Mike w. Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like he’s in the same boat as me with parents who don’t like guns.

    How was he hitting the mag release? I find I have to slide my support hand back and hit it with my thumb. An ambi mag release would be nice.

  6. Petey Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 12:37 pm

    If he is not too far from the Quad Cities, there is a pretty good sized trap club at Colona, IL. They have trap, skeet, sporting clays, and 5 stand. http://www.bistatesportsmens.com/Enter.html

    Not sure about rifle/pistol ranges in that area though.

    Good job, Sebastian.

  7. Lyle Said,
    August 4th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Nice going! He can compromise with his mother; She can remain gun free and he can get a rifle. They both get their wish.

    Middle photo; it’s something I tell all new shooters, multiple times. “Bring the buttstock up to your face, not your face down to the buttstock. It should be comfortable and natural” and “You’re backing away from the gun. Instead come forward. Lean into it. Put your weight forward.” If he were firing a heavy recoiling gun, he’d be taking several steps backward, or falling, after the shot they way he’s positioned.