Gun starter set for kids' new home.

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My oldest daughter and her husband have just moved from an apartment into their first house and I have decided to set them up with a nice starter set for basic plinking and home defense needs.

I started by getting them a decent 10-gun safe and a dehumidifier can. To fill it, Im going to be pulling stuff from my personal armory- given the price/availability of new guns and ammo.

They currently have a single 9mm XD and a scoped .22 Mossberg (which Ive been keeping at my place since they lacked secure storage at the apartment). For these, Im going to send them 500 rounds of ammo, each.

Then, Im going to throw in a nice stainless Mini14, with 7 mags and another 500 rounds of .223. They both like revolvers, and she likes .22s, so Im giving them three more Rugers, a 4" Security Six, .22 SP101, and a MK2, along with 300 rounds of .357.

I dont have much in the way of smoothbores, but Im thinking about putting a high-power rifle of some sort in there too- maybe one of my '03s....along with some ammo.

Of, course, Im including a cleaning kit, with chemicals and patches.

To top it off, Im trying to source the last few parts I need to finish another AR9 since she shot her sisters example and loved it.

They already have a small range bag with ear and eye protection. Any suggestions for other guns or accessories they could use?
 
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Perhaps a nice quality roll of high-density padding for when it is time to inspect/clean everything?
Also wished to state that your gift to your daughter and son-in-law is generous. Good on you! :)
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
My oldest daughter and her husband have just moved from an apartment into their first house and I have decided to set them up with a nice starter set for basic plinking and home defense needs.

I started by getting them a decent 10-gun safe and a dehumidifier can. To fill it, Im going to be pulling stuff from my personal armory- given the price/availability of new guns and ammo.

They currently have a single 9mm XD and a .22 Mossberg (which Ive been keeping at my place since they lacked secure storage at the apartment). For these, Im going to send them 500 rounds of ammo, each.

Then, I'm going to throw in a nice stainless Mini14, with 7 mags and another 500 rounds of .223. They both like revolvers, and she likes .22s, so Im giving them three more Rugers, a 4" Security Six, .22 SP101, and a MK2, along with 300 rounds of .357.

I dont have much in the way of smoothbores, but Im thinking about putting a high-power rifle of some sort in there too- maybe one of my '03s....along with some ammo.

Of, course, Im including a cleaning kit, with chemicals and patches.

To top it off, Im trying to source the last few parts I need to finish another AR9 since she shot her sisters example and loved it.

They already have a small range bag with ear and eye protection. Any suggestions for other guns or accessories they could use?
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Pretty generous! I don't suppose you have another daughter you're looking to get married off? Maybe an extra stainless Mini as well?;)
 
fireman 9731 said:
A good flashlight is priceless to me. Not some fancy weapon mounted light but just a simple, reliable hand-held light that runs on double or triple A's.
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nofendertom said:
Holsters---reloaders for revolvers---reloaders for semi-autos---mag-light (can be used
as a club).
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Ya, I was thinkin bout a couple holsters.

Good idea about the flashlights!
 
haha, great starter set!!! I agree with Jeff, do you need to adopt a son?

I would recommend a 12 gauge smoothbore of some type. Not sure if they bird hunt, shoot trap, home defense, or whatever. A Remington 870 is always a good choice for general purpose.
 
A good dog (seriously the best, first line of defense). Speed loaders for the revolvers, a can for the AR (if they can have one) a Marlin 60 or Ruger 10/22 (not necessary), a work table and mat to clean the guns (Harbor Freight has a decent one pretty cheap), a target stand and paper targets, some Do-All targets, and or a couple boxes of clay pigeons (cheap reactive targets). If by smoothbore, you mean a shotgun, they are still available and can be had at fair prices. Even if you went with a single shot 20 gauge, wouldn’t cost but a couple hundred at most. Very versatile. Light, handy, and cheap to shoot. I prefer 410 but a 20 is great. A good first aid kit (everyone should have one). Definitely, as previously stated, a couple good flashlights. Preferably ones with a strobe function also. An ’03? Yeah, that would be pretty nice of you.

I know you said from your armory. But I don’t know what all that entails. And many times we need things to go WITH the guns.

And BTW, you’re a good dad for doing this.
 
BigBore44 said:
A good dog (seriously the best, first line of defense). Speed loaders for the revolvers, a can for the AR (if they can have one) a Marlin 60 or Ruger 10/22 (not necessary), a work table and mat to clean the guns (Harbor Freight has a decent one pretty cheap), a target stand and paper targets, some Do-All targets, and or a couple boxes of clay pigeons (cheap reactive targets). If by smoothbore, you mean a shotgun, they are still available and can be had at fair prices. Even if you went with a single shot 20 gauge, wouldn’t cost but a couple hundred at most. Very versatile. Light, handy, and cheap to shoot. I prefer 410 but a 20 is great. A good first aid kit (everyone should have one). Definitely, as previously stated, a couple good flashlights. Preferably ones with a strobe function also. An ’03? Yeah, that would be pretty nice of you.

I know you said from your armory. But I don’t know what all that entails. And many times we need things to go WITH the guns.

And BTW, you’re a good dad for doing this.
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Got most of those boxes checked- Dog, workbench, and targets they have. :thumbup:

Her Mossberg 377 fills the rimfire plinker requirement, but I think I have an HKS loader for the Security Six, so thats a good idea. I anticipate they will use their XD for nightstand duty- they already have a pistol lockbox- rather than the revolvers, but still a useful extra.

Hmmm, not sure what the 20 guage ammo situation is currently, but I dont have any on hand. I think I will look around for a .410 pump gun for them, though, as I can donate a reasonable pile of those shells to the cause.
 
More magazines for the guns that need them plus speed loaders for the revolvers. Maybe targets, gift cards for the nearest shooting range, range bags to haul all this stuff around with, SAKs and a couple of small flashlights! How about an inexpensive (if that's possible), gun safe to keep this stuff locked up in for the time being.

Oh and you're one really great Dad too!
 
bannockburn said:
More magazines for the guns that need them plus speed loaders for the revolvers. Maybe targets, gift cards for the nearest shooting range, range bags to haul all this stuff around with, SAKs and a couple of small flashlights! How about an inexpensive (if that's possible), gun safe to keep this stuff locked up in for the time being.

Oh and you're one really great Dad too!
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Thanks, man!

Yep, got all those bases covered. :thumbup:
 
tws3b2 said:
" Starter" set? My God man. It took me 15 years to get that much of a "start". I gave my son a 410 and a box of shells. If he ,"wanted" any more than that he had to work and earn it. Like anything else.
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They are good kids and Im really proud of them. I had offered to be a non-occupying co-borrower on the house and give them some money for the down-payment, but they wanted to do it themselves. Neither one is a stranger to hardship or hard work. :)

Ive got more than I need and can spare some stuff. He had kinda freaked out during the Capitol incident that civil disorder was imminent and I talked him down, but I think they will sleep a little better with a more substantial armory of their own.

Plus, Im letting them know that these arent guns that have any family history or significance, and can be considered hard assets if they need emergency cash in the future. I have a few other pieces which I would like to be kept in the family and those are marked as such in my logbook.
 
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