Zaydok Allen
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This is an interesting topic.
I'm 34 and my interest is primarily in SA/DA revolvers. Now, I'm sure not as young as I used to be but I often get surprised looks from older gun counter workers when I ask to take a look at a Smith or a Ruger. They seem even more surprised when I actually look at the bc gap, check the lockup, and other various revolver checks before purchase. They also seem surprised when I ask what they have for pinned and recessed Smiths. I do look younger than I am, so that may contribute.
Then shortly after I ask to look at an HK or Sig.
All guns interest me regardless of my age, and that's how it'll always be. Any preconceived notion that all younger folks are fool hardy or mall ninjas and tacticool morons is completely wrong. I have a young man working for me (age 23) who is more logical, honest, and hard working than most of the people I work with who are twice his age or older. He wears a flat brimmed hat, skateboard clothing, and works a ski hill in winter. I'd sooner trust him to get things done than guys my own age with a retirement plan. Why is that? It's because his behavior and attitude is respectable and warrants dignified treatment.
Video games are irrelevant. I play video games and I have no such violent or war glory fantasies. Video games do not breed violence. Poor upbringing, a lack of morality, or mental illness do.
Why do I play them? I play them because they are an interactive form of story telling, and because I haven't met the right woman yet. I find them more interesting than sitting in front of the TV and watching BS reality TV and crappy sitcoms. I don't care much for social media either as posting your entire life on Facebook is irrelevant to most folks, and Twitter....... Well, twit is in the name for a reason.
Act appropriately around older shooters, and they will show you respect. Heed their advise and they will see you want to learn. And if a person is a D-bag, regardless of their age, then walk away.
Discriminating against younger or older shooters is just as foolish as racism or homophobia. Base your assessment of a person and your attitude towards them on an individual basis, not on preconceived notions. If a person is an ass, all it means is that person is an ass. It in no way reflects on any particular group they are affiliated with.
Ok, I'm putting my soap box away now.
I'm 34 and my interest is primarily in SA/DA revolvers. Now, I'm sure not as young as I used to be but I often get surprised looks from older gun counter workers when I ask to take a look at a Smith or a Ruger. They seem even more surprised when I actually look at the bc gap, check the lockup, and other various revolver checks before purchase. They also seem surprised when I ask what they have for pinned and recessed Smiths. I do look younger than I am, so that may contribute.
Then shortly after I ask to look at an HK or Sig.
All guns interest me regardless of my age, and that's how it'll always be. Any preconceived notion that all younger folks are fool hardy or mall ninjas and tacticool morons is completely wrong. I have a young man working for me (age 23) who is more logical, honest, and hard working than most of the people I work with who are twice his age or older. He wears a flat brimmed hat, skateboard clothing, and works a ski hill in winter. I'd sooner trust him to get things done than guys my own age with a retirement plan. Why is that? It's because his behavior and attitude is respectable and warrants dignified treatment.
Video games are irrelevant. I play video games and I have no such violent or war glory fantasies. Video games do not breed violence. Poor upbringing, a lack of morality, or mental illness do.
Why do I play them? I play them because they are an interactive form of story telling, and because I haven't met the right woman yet. I find them more interesting than sitting in front of the TV and watching BS reality TV and crappy sitcoms. I don't care much for social media either as posting your entire life on Facebook is irrelevant to most folks, and Twitter....... Well, twit is in the name for a reason.
Act appropriately around older shooters, and they will show you respect. Heed their advise and they will see you want to learn. And if a person is a D-bag, regardless of their age, then walk away.
Discriminating against younger or older shooters is just as foolish as racism or homophobia. Base your assessment of a person and your attitude towards them on an individual basis, not on preconceived notions. If a person is an ass, all it means is that person is an ass. It in no way reflects on any particular group they are affiliated with.
Ok, I'm putting my soap box away now.
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