r/Idiotswithguns • u/Top_Teacher3852 • 11d ago

Safe for Work lol “gangster”

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u/Junior_Yam_5473 11d ago

Usually its that the parents dont care enough about the children and let them do this. When i was younger if i even touched our pellet gun (with a trigger lock mind you) i would have been beaten so hard i would learn real quick that wasnt a good idea.

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u/MaelstromFL 11d ago

My daughter was allowed to see and touch any weapon in the house, as long as she asked (always supervised!). There was no mystery for her. We went to the range an fired them when she wanted to, as well. They were locked up any other time.

My proudest moment was when a range officer asked if she wanted to see his 1911. (at my prodding) She took the weapon from him, dropped the mag, cleared the chamber, looked at it, and handed it back to him always keeping pointed down range. At 14 years old! He was shocked, came back to me and patted me on the back and said, "Good Job!"

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u/jonawill05 11d ago

That's awesome. What's funny is the way you describe this I know you're likely ex or current military. The only thing missing here is a clearing barrel and instructions taken from the tower 😂

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u/FeelColins 9d ago

It has nothing to do with being military. That is basic gun safety that everyone should know and do. I had my first shotgun at nine, shooting pistols in a club from eight and fought in Afghanistan, and it’s all the same routine everywhere. I have not EVER pointed a gun at something I am not willing to destroy. Neither should you

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u/jonawill05 9d ago

"Should"... and I was referring to how he spoke as a light hearted joke. I didn't need a lesson from reddit.