Originally Posted by
63Qcode
My Grandson ( 14 yrs ) has said he wants to go to the range next time I take one of my AR`s out . He currently has a .410 over and under and a .22 he squirrel hunts with ( supervised , on private land ) , so he has some experience . FWIW , I bought my first .22 when I was 12 and still have it ( Winchester Mdl 69A ).
What suggestions do you guys have to make this a fun , and safe , intro ( private range/gun club and also with the father`s permission ) ?
Probably start him on my beater PSA with a red dot and then go to the Colt 6920 .
First step will be a rule/safety "discussion " .
Looking forward to starting a new shooter on the AR journey .
Thanks
First, a question. Do you have iron sights on the PSA? If so, I would start him off using iron sights before moving to the red-dot. Once he shows some proficiency with the iron sights, then move him into the optic. As some others have mentioned, start him with a few rounds per magazine, but I would work him up to 10 rounds if possible. That will be determined by your judgment and his grasp of the weapon operating system. As far as targets, I would recommend setting up some clays (if possible) as they would be relatively cheap and a less of a chance for a ricochet as could happen with steel targets. Of course, having a safety briefing and a discussion on operating the AR-15 is paramount before getting started. I hope the two of you have fun.
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