i started my oldest daughter shooting at a very young age. by the time she was 5 she was shooting ar-15's. for her 8th birthday she got her very own rifle. at the age of 9 she started competitive rifle shooting. at the age of 10 she went on her very first hunt:
this year, at the age of 11, i'm hoping to get her in front of antelope, elk, and prairie dogs.
her sister, now 7, is following a similiar path but doesn't have as much desire to shoot as frequently and no desire to hunt. she won't advance as quickly as big sister, but she doesn't want to, either. at this point, we just like to go have a little fun at the range, pop some balloons at the 50 yard line w/ a 22, and 100 and 200 yard lines w/ an ar-15.
so... congratulations to you for taking the time to get her to the range. too many people won't take their kids there; i'm glad you do. keep it fun, always quit just a little before she's ready to, and i think you'll see her discipline, confidence, and passion for shooting sports grow as fast as she does.
many happy rounds to the 2 of you!
this year, at the age of 11, i'm hoping to get her in front of antelope, elk, and prairie dogs.
her sister, now 7, is following a similiar path but doesn't have as much desire to shoot as frequently and no desire to hunt. she won't advance as quickly as big sister, but she doesn't want to, either. at this point, we just like to go have a little fun at the range, pop some balloons at the 50 yard line w/ a 22, and 100 and 200 yard lines w/ an ar-15.
so... congratulations to you for taking the time to get her to the range. too many people won't take their kids there; i'm glad you do. keep it fun, always quit just a little before she's ready to, and i think you'll see her discipline, confidence, and passion for shooting sports grow as fast as she does.
many happy rounds to the 2 of you!
