Hooked a New Shooting Enthusiast (in the Family)

[CJ6]

So Fridays are are normal (group) days to shoot. Well today we had a complete newbie with us (my new 33 year old Son in law). He's never handled a firearm before even though I've asked him a hundred times over the years to come out with us. Well today was the day he finally came out.
I brought out several different guns, rfs, centerfire, rifles and pistols. Started him off with the safety talk and then to the 22 rf 541 X at 100 yds. After 20 rounds of getting used to it was on to the actual target and he put 15 rounds in just under 1.4 inches, not too bad for his first time.
Next we went to the 243 32 inch Brux 8 twist with TT Diamond. Some dry fire time to get used to the trigger and on the target. First 5 were near 2 inches 2nd 5 went in 3/4" and the next 2 groups were under .4" .then on to pistols. Started with the Ruger single six ,then Sig 226, Ruger Speed Six (38 special first) then 357 mag.
He wasn't as good with the pistols but he really liked them.
At the end of the session he said we have to do this again SOON...Anytime I said. YUP he's hooked.

 

[tmwinds]

How could you do this to your own daughter?

 

[CJ6]

How could you do this to your own daughter?

It's not my daughter he has to worry about.

 

[1shot]

Well done sir!

 

[Hino895]

My son in law and his whole family are democrats.
That being said my son and him grew up together as boys.
My son shot with me occasionally but they wouldn’t allow Danny to join us.
Right after marrying my daughter they moved to Hawaii.
Been there for 10 years now and have 5 children.
Right before they got on the plane for Hawaii I handed Danny an AR15 with a 20 rd mag to shoot.
He loved it and said he would be back.
Hopefully he does one of these days and brings my grandkids along.
Looking forward to that day.

 

[6.5 forever]

We need to take passing on our shooting passions a little more seriously. Thank you for your effort. You did it the right way!.

 

[Cecil S.]

Good stuff right here!

 

[ebb]

Ive got several that are that hooked, as long as they are shooting my guns and ammo they are willing. They are not hooked till they shoot with guns and ammo they paid for themselves. They get one trip on me then they can reach for the wallet.

 

[joshb]

Start giving him guns. Ownership reinforces the urge to shoot. Then start him on reloading. I’m sure you can put together a “starter kit” from your extra equipment.
With gentle cajoling and guidance, you can set the hook and bring him into the fold.
Christmas is right around the corner. Plenty of time to get things wrapped up.

 

[CJ6]

Start giving him guns. Ownership reinforces the urge to shoot. Then start him on reloading. I’m sure you can put together a “starter kit” from your extra equipment.
With gentle cajoling and guidance, you can set the hook and bring him into the fold.
Christmas is right around the corner. Plenty of time to get things wrapped up.

That's kinda the plan. I have a Rem 581s that shoots pretty decent with older Wolf match.
We'll go from there.