Hey thanks y'all. .22 it is, rifle first then an easy to shoot browning buck mark. The cornered cat site is great, and I've found some others. Yes the whole point "girls" vs anyone else is because she may not get positive feedback from friends like a boy might. Hell when I was a boy in a little rural town- it's what we all did after school and on weekends- shooting was accepted, even encouraged and of course fun! For her- not in a rural setting with friends that shoot, it won't be the same but I think with a little luck we can keep the interest going. Thanks a lot for all the suggestions.
Introducing girls to guns
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There are several good sites out there, girlsguidetoguns.com, corneredcat.com, etc. I even just started one of my own. www.girlsgunlocker.com.
lizziedog1
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Good job, I admire you for what you want to do.
When I first introduce someone to shooting I do not take them to a range, espically a formal one. I like to take them into some back-area and do informal plinking against targets that react, like cans.
My cousin has a seven year old grandaughter. She isn't shooting yet, but he takes her on all his adventures. She also helps him clean and dress game.
You should see this little girl. If there is deer hanging in their garage, she wants to put her hands in it. She doesn't mind if blood gets on her hands or clothes.
He is doing a great job.
When I first introduce someone to shooting I do not take them to a range, espically a formal one. I like to take them into some back-area and do informal plinking against targets that react, like cans.
My cousin has a seven year old grandaughter. She isn't shooting yet, but he takes her on all his adventures. She also helps him clean and dress game.
You should see this little girl. If there is deer hanging in their garage, she wants to put her hands in it. She doesn't mind if blood gets on her hands or clothes.
He is doing a great job.
nyrifleman
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+10 on the .22. I have seen a lot of shooters turned off to the idea of shooting because of recoil and noise. With proper instruction, recoil is not that much of a problem, but noise is. Humans have an innate fear of loud noises -- it's one of the only fears that everyone is born with.
And let her have fun. I would suggest setting up something like soda cans, plastic bottles or milk jugs for targets initially.
Also, all of this advice applies to boys as much as to girls.
And let her have fun. I would suggest setting up something like soda cans, plastic bottles or milk jugs for targets initially.
Also, all of this advice applies to boys as much as to girls.
Master Blaster
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Start her off with a .22lr rifle off a rest. Go over the three safety rules and what consitutes a safe direction at the range.
Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Always store your firearm unloaded until ready to use.
Also explain about knowing your target and what is beyond.
Its easier to start with a long gun to make sure they have the safety rules down and gain some confidence hitting their targets.
Then when they have that down the next range trip start with a .22lr pistol.
It helps to have plain targets (paper plates) that are up close (7 yards) for a new pistol shooter so they can learn to focus on the front sight not the target.
Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Always store your firearm unloaded until ready to use.
Also explain about knowing your target and what is beyond.
Its easier to start with a long gun to make sure they have the safety rules down and gain some confidence hitting their targets.
Then when they have that down the next range trip start with a .22lr pistol.
It helps to have plain targets (paper plates) that are up close (7 yards) for a new pistol shooter so they can learn to focus on the front sight not the target.
I don't think the OP was making a big deal about the gender of the young lady. I think he mentioned it just to give us more info to help him out. He didn't make a bid deal about it, let's treat it the same way. Education theorists do recognize there are differences in how young boys and young girls learn. It doesn't mean one is a sexist pig for considering that aspect. Relax.
You should have countered with, "Shiny, let's be bad guys!"
Honestly, girls who are not told at a young age that guns are not for girls are just as likely to like them as guys ..... I have 4 daughters and 2 of them hunt and shoot often .... and one of the other 2 is only 7.
There's NRA Insights online magazine:
http://www.nrainsights.org/
Lots of gun clubs are kid friendly .....ours gives half price admission at pin shoots for kids, and everyone falls all over themselves to provide a "loaner" and even ammo if a kid does not have a gun for a particular class .....
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GadsDen9:
I applaud you!! I have two daughters who enjoy shooting (one is a competitive junior golfer and the other is a book worm)...I believe God gives each of our children gifts, which manifest in their heart and physical abilities, and we shouldn't let their gender or our politics impede our support of these gifts. Again, I applaud you...(off my soap box now ). Hire or provide quality instruction. Research available clubs for her to join that will provide her with shooting fun/competition (NRA, 4H...) Start with .22, high visibility/feedback targets, find private place/bay to shoot (less intimidating sound/report exposure), double up on ear protection. Educate her dad about youth shooting clubs/organizations she can join...and that shooting is not all about good vs bad, self-defense, zombie takeover protection, survivalism, hunting, etc....Your niece may find a love for shooting, competing with herself to master different types of shooting, and maybe even competing in a specific shooting sport. Research the different types of olympic shooting sports...that may help your Niece's dad see further possibilities for her!!
I applaud you!! I have two daughters who enjoy shooting (one is a competitive junior golfer and the other is a book worm)...I believe God gives each of our children gifts, which manifest in their heart and physical abilities, and we shouldn't let their gender or our politics impede our support of these gifts. Again, I applaud you...(off my soap box now
). Hire or provide quality instruction. Research available clubs for her to join that will provide her with shooting fun/competition (NRA, 4H...) Start with .22, high visibility/feedback targets, find private place/bay to shoot (less intimidating sound/report exposure), double up on ear protection. Educate her dad about youth shooting clubs/organizations she can join...and that shooting is not all about good vs bad, self-defense, zombie takeover protection, survivalism, hunting, etc....Your niece may find a love for shooting, competing with herself to master different types of shooting, and maybe even competing in a specific shooting sport. Research the different types of olympic shooting sports...that may help your Niece's dad see further possibilities for her!!
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