Unreasonable Aunt

[Double Naught Spy]

What is her problem, its just straight aggravating to watch this go on.

See thats the weird part, she knows her way around guns.

So what you are saying is that she has made an informed decision and yet you think the problem is with her? Since she does know her way around guns, then maybe she has some critical insight that you don't have as the uncle.

Henry may be spot on...

It's possible that she knows him better than you do.

The problem may be with the kid, not mom.

 

[Crunker1337]

Your nephew should count his blessings. At the age of 16, I'm not allowed to look at firearms sites, information regarding firearms, go out anywhere alone without a strict itinerary, use airsoft or BB guns, etc etc etc

Try to convince your sister to accompany her son when he wants to shoot. I think a compromise can be reached.

 

[Joe Demko]

Based on the information you've given us...you should butt out. Two key points:
1. Mom knows her way around guns.
2. The shooting area is " a big stretch of woods." i.e. not a formal shooting range with a backstop.

Sounds to me like mom has some pretty legitimate reasons for not being all that enthused about her 17 year boy going shooting. If you want to do something, take him shooting with you at a legit shooting range. DON'T get in the middle of their conflict. DON'T give him the impression you are "siding" with him against his mother. Soon enough, he'll be a legal adult and his nuclear family will make adjustments. Unless you are willing and able to be financially and legally responsible for him in the 24/7 sense that a parent is, you have no business involving yourself.

 

[Black Adder LXX]

She may be overbearing, but it's her son. She wins until he's 18. You would probably help more by finding a mother-sanctioned "work around" ie. will she let you take him to the range, rather than trying to convince her to change. Doesn't seem like the problem will exist much longer anyways.

But what do I know...