Suppose you had a little brother or sister that you want to introduce into the hobby of weaponry and etc. How would you go about it? Should I just sit here and wait for them to show interest, or is it better to be more direct?
>>62885600take them shooting your cool guns and be cool and supportive.
>>62885600Share your hobby with the family and people you love. Even if they only go to the range with you once, they'll cherish the time spent together.If you don't already own one, 22lLR rifle or pistol is best for this
>>62885600How old are they? Offer to take them plinking bottles one day. Maybe they’ll have some interest. Maybe they won’t. Don’t push it, just float the idea by them. Ask them when they’re a little older if they decline.
>>62885600Just talk about it in front of them, if they show interest, either intengrate them in the conversation or just flat out talk about it with them. As soon as they are old enough, if they show interest of course, ask them if they want to go shooting sometime. Start small, preferably a .22, and be prepared for the range trip to be shit. They might not like it and just sit around after taking a few shots, so if you think they need more time, pack up and go to McDonalds after, so the trip won't be a total waste of time in their mind. Ask them whether they want to go home or grab some food or whatever.In the end, you cant force it, so it comes down to their personal interest. Also, it is important to not force anything on them, let them have their own experiences
>>62885625>Share your hobby with the family and people you love.This. You can't force people to take up your hobbies, but if you share them with others and they have a good time they are likely to follow suit. Don't go megasperg and overload them with too much information or things that aren't beginner-friendly, just focus on having fun. Like the other anon said, 22's are great for this.And it doesn't have to be just going to the range. Some people might be more into war gaming, historical reenactment, history, etc. Try different things: take 'em to a museum, try playing a strategy game, etc.
You should have a .22 lr rifle and pistol so you can introduce people to shooting in a comfy manner. I recommend a lever action and revolver because they're less intimidating and racking a lever action is fun.
>>62885600Give them a brief rundown of guns safety, grip/stance, and function. Then take them to range off hours so it’s not too busy. Let them shoot my .22 single action revolver until they prove they are ready to move up.
>>62885600Is there any media they might be interested in watching that prominently features weaponry? I blame exposure to picrel for my love of guns and military history.
>>62885600Grew up with parents that hated guns, so when I moved out, I just started buying my brother shitloads of high quality airsoft GBBRs.He's now saving up to buy an SKS on his 18th.
>>62885600the older the better for getting people started. things you see in old war movies, like trench guns, bolt actions, revolvers, lever actions. the mechanical feel helps first-time shooters feel more comfortable with the gun, as if it's somehow 'safer'.>>62885771there is no end to the amount of ammo i would shoot through a lever action if money was no object.
>>62885924>if maleVideo games and basic guntoobers>if femaleSome kind of media work that features lots of guns and also lots of young girls paired with older men who have large hands
>>62885600Do like that one anon and immerse your siblings in your autism.
>>62887958agreed and d'aww
>>62885600How does he go from gripping her wrist to gripping the slide so quickly?
>>62885600I'm sad bros. I bought a Ruger American Rimfire to teach my kids but it came without picrel compact stock module. I have only the larger one, making the rifle too long for my kids. Unavailable in my country (western euro), and not a single US seller wants to send it to me, even eBay and all.
>>62888578have you tried Ruger?
>>62885600first check with your parentsstart them off with a air rifle/.22 depending on agetry to make it a fun trip for them (and the rest of the family ) so try and tailor your shooting trips with them to their wants and needs. They will probably get bored if you start shooting 300 yard targets they can't see. Nor will they like having to wait for half an hour after their shooting is done but you want to get some more rounds in.If you can close of the trip with a food treat, works like a charm on any pre-pubescent kid
>>62888584Would they be allowed to sell "main" parts to non-US customers (like stock) ?
>>62885600My little sister asked if I'd fedex her a glock with a switch for Christmas.
>>62888641In the US, the stock is entirely unregulated, it's just a piece of plastic. That stock is just a $25 Amazon purchase here. What country are you in? Are stocks actually regulated there? Is there anything that actually legally prohibits an American from sending you that $25 piece of plastic?
>>62885600Make them watch one of those cheesy early 90's firearms safety videos then take em Innawoods to plink paper and cans with a 10/22 then remove cans because littering is le bad, paper biodegrades however so I wouldn't worry about that so much especially if they're surrounded by a lot of fungi and fallen leaves.Shrimple as that
>>62885600Just tell them you're taking them shooting, then take them shooting.
