as much as I think otherwise,I'm probably not gonna even touch a gun till after I'm 18,judging by my "supportive" parents.I don't get out at all,and it doesn't look that will change anytime soon.so what CAN I do until that glorious day where I have both a driver's license and old enough to buy a gun?get my forms for a license all ready to send in?
2007-09-09 14:26:47 · 13 answers · asked by HM 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Although keeping & bearing arms IS a RIGHT and NOT a priviledge, like a drivers' license is, they BOTH must be earned, especially by the country's youth. It is a pity that so many have to pay such a small price for their rights & priviledges that they have no respect or care for them, once they receive them, i.e. the kids who go out & drink and drive, or speed & drive recklessly like brainless idiots & wind up injuring or killing themselves, and , even worse, others!
The BEST things you could do while waiting for the age you can earn these rights & priviledges is to prove to your parents and others is to make the best grades you can in school, do whatever else your parents ask you to (WITHOUT arguing about it) and anything else you can think of to be the young adult that deserves such rights & priviledges.
P.S: While you're at it, you could study up on the laws and other regulations relating to firearms ownership, among other things, and you may discover a few 'glorious' surprises.
One that I can clue you in on now is that you may not have to wait 'til you're 21 to buy that Le Mat revolver you mentioned elsewhere.
Muzzle-loading weapons are NOT regulated under the same laws as cartridge weapons, and, if not against local laws where you live, one just might be able to purchase these at age 18, as you can cartridge long guns.
2007-09-09 16:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by Grizzly II 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Read as much as you can about the proper use of iron sights. Decide if you want to shoot handgun or long gun. Learn the safety rules and live by them. Many shooting ranges have guns for rent. If your parents just do not want to go themselves, a gun enthusiast that your parents know may be able to take you. Save up the money yourself for some ammo and the gun rental. Be aware of the proper procedure when a firearm malfunctions. Yours and others lives may depend on it. Download the manual for the firearm you select, from the manufacturers web sight. These manuals contain valuable information about firearms in general, and specific information about the firearm it is written for.
2007-09-10 20:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Turk_56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend as much time as you can outdoors watching whatever wildlife is there, until you become comfortable outside and can somewhat predict what an animal is going to do & when or at what time their most active. for instance deer & rabbits have a lot of the same habits.
while doing this you will gradually become more in touch with yourself & learn to blend in with your environment.
also spend as much time practicing with whatever projectile toys or weapons are available to you, even a suction cup dart gun can teach you something about control & a bow & arrow are very good.
you can learn from the experiences of others if you do a lot of reading. keep in mind shooting & hunting are both fun sports but are seldom both done at the same time & place.
have patience & hang in there your time will come.
2007-09-10 22:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first its your parents house second with an attitude like that do you really want a gun,if that's is what u want look in to a hunters ed class once u complete that talk to someone at a local gun shop and find someone who will mentor u in the proper handling of a firearm,then and only then look for a firearm best of luck
2007-09-11 16:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by steelhanger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a friend who has a gun and go shoot with him. try and find a local rifle team/range and see if you can't practice. age old tactic, get your grandparents in on it. bug the crap out of your parents or try the "lets make a deal" good grades = gun. bump all this "its not a right its a priveledge" crap IT IS A RIGHT. you don't have to "earn" it you already have. just by being an American. now you can lose that right by being a moron, but thats a different issue.
2007-09-10 11:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because I lived in the city most of my childhood, the pump up Crossman .177 got used a whole lot more than my Winchester .22.
Learning to shoot good and doing it over and over again can be done without a rimfire or centerfire rifle
Can you get a pellet gun? Airsoft?
(Is this really me saying this?....LOL)
2007-09-10 01:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
BB Gun or Pellet Gun*
2007-09-10 07:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wait until your 18-21 and move out of your parents house into your own then you will be able to do what ever you want
but always respect your parents feelings and decisions you can disagree with them but be respectful.
Just remember that one of these days you will wake up and think to your self my parents are not as dumb as I thought
2007-09-10 08:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See about buying a bow. It's more of a sport than plucking something off at 500 yards anyway... that's not really hunting anyway. Plus you might have more fun. :)
2007-09-10 12:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Disco_Lem0naid 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your parents are smarter than you think they are. Listen to them.
You might also try taking a hunter's safety course. Check with your states dept. of conservation.
2007-09-09 22:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by elamontc 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋