how can i get my mom to let me get a bb/pellet gun?

Question

im 13 i am plenty mature and dont give me any of that do stuff around the house bs becaus i already do alot of that

Answer 1

Show her you are responsible enough for one and promise her (and mean it!) that you won't shoot the neighborhood animals, except rodents of course (every mom hates rodents).
Just so you know, doing stuff around the house is not BS, it actually frees up your mother's time to do other cleaning and your favorite....cooking. So if you want something you have to compromise and do what she wants you to do also!! And as gay as it sounds, be the best son you can be without turning into the devil child once you get your way! She can always take it right back, remember that. As the guy said above, don't put your eye out (A Christmas Story, old movie).

Answer 2

Read books on safe gun handling, do your part around the house, demonstrate you are mature and responsible enough to own a gun. Find an older mentor experienced with safe gun use, dad, grandfather.

It is not my intention to offend anyone but as previously stated males understand more about the joys of the shooting sports. That is not to say that great female shooters don't exist. There are many excellent ladies in the shooting sports.

Perhaps you can invite you mom for a day outdoors at a shooting club where you both can learn and enjoy and develop a bond. There has to be one in your area contact the NRA (National Rifle Association)

Ultimately you must accept her decision if she does not feel you should own one without hard feelings. But do not give up, take it as a challenge and continue doing the right things. You can win her over with love, affection, and reason.

Answer 3

OK First I am not going to tell you you will shoot your eye out. That comes from the movie a Christmas story based on a short story written by Jean Shepherd. The saga of a boy getting his parents to give him a BB gun for Christmas.

I would recommend you try to find a Gun Club in your area that has a Junior Club. They generally change little or nothing. provide either air rifles or 22 and you get to shoot under supervision, after a while or being a responsible shooter the objections to your getting your own gun may go away. At the Gun Club where I am a Range Officer we have a junior club. the kids 11-18 get to shoot 22s. We provide the Guns, (though many now have their own), the ammo and there is an instructor/ coach plus there is another Range Safety officer on duty (Me usually) from 2-5 PM on Sundays; and all this is free! Our best junior shooter is a fourteen year old Girl BTW.

Answer 4

Your mom sounds like she greatly objects to the idea. She doesn't want you hurting yourself, your friends, the local wildlife, car windows, etc. You need to take all of that into consideration and come up with a plan that addresses those problems.

The quickest way to circumnavigate your mom's objections is to give her complete control of the gun. Not a pleasant thought for a 13 yr. old but if it gets you the use of a bb gun...

Here's how it works. You show mom how mature you are by saying that you understand her worries. But you're truly interested in hunting, marksmanship, whatever and would like to have a bb gun now to practice with. Tell her that you'll pay for the gun yourself, but that you want her to keep it locked away when not in use. And you'll only use the gun for target practice in a controlled environment. Sweeten the deal by telling her that you will take a gun safety course that you'll pay for as well before the purchase. (The sports page of the local paper will carry details on where classes are held or check with your local sporting goods store for where safety classes are held. They run about $20 to $40 and are mandatory if you ever want to get a hunting license.) Tell her too that you don't want her to give up full possession of the bb gun until she feels comfortable enough to do so.

All of this should clear any obstacles she'll put in your way for the purchase.

But remember, she's your mom and mom's will always worry. The good ones anyway.

And if she still won't let you get the bb gun, then let it drop for awhile. Pestering her will make her hold her position even longer. But do bring it up briefly in a few months time. But only briefly.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Wow..... Pensacola above gives you a really good...if somewhat complex plan. Read that and take it to heart.

I had bb and pellet guns at my disposal at 7 and had my own .22 rifle at 12. Of course, all the men in my family were hunters and shooters and safety was taught since before I could walk.

Address your Mom's concerns......and let her know that target shooting is something you can do together as an outdoor recreation.

1. GET A GUN LOCK....SHE HOLDS THE KEY

2. FIND A GUN SAFETY COURSE in your area and sign you and your mom up for it. If she takes this course with you, she will see how responsible you can be and it will ease her fears.

Also, my gun club has a men to women ratio of 80% to 20%. Lots of those guys are single and there's many educated, successful businessmen, attorneys, doctors, etc. there. I don't know if your Mom is looking.....but hey that's one angle. My wife regularly brings single women shooting with us just to meet single men and many dates are the result.

Good luck kid and happy shooting!

Answer 6

Tell her you want that neat lever action Henry .22 cal. rifle; it's only $300.00. Then tell you will settle for the cheap BB rifle.

Seriously, what are you going to do with the gun? Going to join a club that does some serious target shooting? Mom might be more inclined to go along with that. Going to just use the BB gun to kill off the local song bird population? Mom is going to nix that.

Answer 7

A BB gun is really not a toy. It can seriously harm or maim you or another person. Owning and operating one is not something to be taken lightly.

No offense, but no one is mature at 13. Give yourself some time, if you still want one at 18, then....

Answer 8

Women can be a tough sell. You need a responsible male to make the case for you and someone to shoot with. Do you have a neighbor, uncle, father/step-father to make the case for you?

Also, it depends on where you live and if you have some place to safely shoot.

Answer 9

tell her to shut the hell up when she starts telling you no and if she doesn't shut up slap and say look your gonna go and by me a bb gun right now .... and if she gets mad at you then you can kiss you *** goodbye cuz chances are and doing all that she will beat you to a pulp.... but anyways good luck with that

Answer 10

Well first of all say that they usually come with safety goggles and it isnt dangerous unless you use metal BBs wich you wont and say that all it is is a spring.Say its realy fun and can improve your aim wich is good for baseball,basketball and hockey.Also say that they are considered TOY guns.