Age of people on THR

[bsheets20061]

23 been in the hunting and shooting sports for as long as I can remember, I have more guns than I have room for but less guns than I would like to have.maybe time for an extra room to be built

 

[MachIVshooter]

Turning 30 in January, and grew up a generation too late. Most of my guns and automobiles are older than I am (by choice).

W.E.G.-I'll see your 8-track, and raise you an AM tube radio! ('51 Dodge)

 

[skoro]

I'll see your 8-track, and raise you an AM tube radio!

As we oldtimers have known for decades, tubes > transistors...

 

[LongTimeGone]

As we oldtimers have known for decades, tubes > transistors...

Maybe for your stereo but how would you like to have a football field or 3 or 1000 or... of vacuum tubes for your PC?

Edit; I'm a 58 year old retired EE.

 

[skoro]

I should have been more specific. Tubes are the best for sound reproduction. According to us geezers, anyway.

 

[LongTimeGone]

Yep , but I couldn't wait for my 1st hi end (to me) transistor Aiwa stereo amp in 1970.

 

[mwsenoj]

I fit into the largest group here. 28 for a while. I was surprised by the results. If I had to guess, I would have said that the grouping would be more densely populated in the 30 to 50 range. It would be interesting to do the same poll but with a different grouping, say 1-15, 16-25, 26-35 etcetera.

 

[jerry46]

CFletch, I came home from two years in Vietnam and still was not old enough to buy a drink. I was six months from turning twenty-one...............I'm 65 and have a few.

 

[HarcyPervin]

24 here, got a few, want a lot more, so far its a 12 ga. nova, tikka t3 in 06, and a 10/22. It seems I have the basics covered in long guns, now I'm looking to add a 1911 and an AR in the next few months...dad's got more, and since i do more of the shooting (and all of the cleaning) that makes them mine, right?
I was surprised to see how many guys (and dolls) are in my age bracket, and younger, too.

 

[The_Next_Generation]

I guess 17 makes me the youth of the group! "Own" and shoot the only gun in the house, my grandfathers 1957 Remington 740ADL in non-other than .30-06. Looking to get a Savage 10FP (maybe the FCP) or a Remington 700 (PSS or SPS Tactical) in .308.

 

[Joel Lehman]

I am 65 today, Sep 27. I remember being the bird dog for my father several years before I started first grade.

 

[Buck Kramer]

21, with 2 .22's, 1 RPK-47 (stamped, Romanian), 1 1/2 Bulgarian AK-74's (building 1) and a bodyguard 380 that I love.

 

[deadin]

Now I see why I feel I don't fit in here......
Turned 70 a couple of weeks ago.

 

[1911fan]

I'll see your 8-track and raise you an automotive FM Converter!

ed

 

[Freedom_fighter_in_IL]

Yeeeeeeeeehawwwwwww I aint the oldest!!!! Thats a danged first! 51 with an arsenal that makes my local National Guard Armory drool.

 

[303tom]

Nothing but kids on here !!!!!!

 

[Honestd]

An old shooter

Coming up on age 79 yrs. Go to range 1 time weekly with 2 Berettas, a Walther and a Hi Point, and shoot them all.

 

[Honestd]

welcome Was FMF doc, 7thMarines, Korea 1952

 

[snubbies]

Not the Oldest

I come in at 77 1993rd AACS Squadron Korea 1953

 

[vellocet]

I'm suprised to see that the 20-30 was the largest section. Where are they getting the money from? Guns are an expensive hobby. What's an eight-track? Does this mean I can stop using my reel to reels?

 

[Mike1234567]

Awe... chum o' yoo itty bitty babies iz cho cute... coochie coochie coo!!

BANG..... BANG...!!

OUCH!!! Stop biting you little bas... kids!!!

 

[USAF_Vet]

31 years old.

3 shotguns, 4 rifles, 2 pistols

 

[Warp]

I fit into the largest group here. 28 for a while. I was surprised by the results. If I had to guess, I would have said that the grouping would be more densely populated in the 30 to 50 range.

You have to remember that this poll is not representative of the country. There is a definite bias. Those who frequent internet message forums are the respondents. Younger individuals are more likely to be online.

 

[Mike1234567]

THR... biased in any way??? N-N-O-O-O-O-O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jackthewall75]

I am 20. 2 guns and working on a third (see my post about R&M Precision) and wish i could afford more. Maybe after college and with a few degrees I can get all the guns I want. Currently own a Savage 111 stainless with a Leupold scope and a CZ Redhead over-under deluxe. Waiting on my first AR-15 to get delivered.