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happened yesterday. My brother is getting hitched tomorrow and we have family and friends coming in from everywhere including some life long friends from the United Kingdom. I offered to take them shooting and all declined but one extremely excited "Andrew". Andrew is 13 or 14 and cannot believe someone can simply walk in and buy a gun. So before we went to he range we went to a local gun shop, simply to prove it. He was amazed at the rows and rows of AR-15's and AK's and shotguns and pistols.

We then headed off to the local range with my G19, GP-100, and Bersa Thunder and about 400 rounds of various ammunition. Here are some resulting pics of that after 10 minutes of instructions and safety. Toward the end after the jitters were over, he was dumping ammo faster then I could get it into clips. Turns out he is a natural shot, and a shame he won't be able to keep it up in his country.

From the mouth of Andrew when I asked him what his favorite was, "I really liked the Glock, but the Magnum made my face tingle", followed by a very big grin.

Here are some pics and I really had a great time, I hope its memories he keeps with him for a long time. We had to take pics because his friends would never believe him......



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Very cool!

He will keep those memories with him for the rest of his life...who knows, you may have introduced a lifetime hobby! You mentioned he is from the UK, are gun laws strict there?
 
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The UK has very strict gun laws. For all intensive purposes they ban almost all guns including non-firing antique and replica firearms.

He looked liked he had a great time- grinning from ear to ear.:D
 
From the mouth of Andrew when I asked him what his favorite was, "I really liked the Glock, but the Magnum made my face tingle", followed by a very big grin.

I had a good belly laugh from that. I remember the first time I shot a 44 Mag. It was much the same experience.

Great pics too!
 
Although gun laws are very strict in the UK guns are by no means banned. (yet) Shooting is quite a popular sport here despite the hoops we shooters have to jump through. True, young Andrew won't be able to shoot cartridge pistols here but I hope he will get himself along to a range when he gets home.

A couple of links:

http://www.nra.org.uk/
Lots of info and links to clubs in the UK

http://www.galleryrifle.com/

Phil
 
We had a great time, yes Andrew has what he called a "Proper pellet air gun", don't know if it was a pistol or rifle, but he did say his dad had to go through hoops to get it.

Maybe some of you that are more familiar with air travel rules and UK rules can help. I was going to give him casing from each, for show and tell to his mates, the guy at the range said they have to be in his luggage and not his carry on. I was even thinking about loading a couple of them minus primer and powder, basically inert, but I certainly don't want to get him in trouble. Empty casings, inert round, or nothing at all?
 
That kid is something! I particularly like his grip on the GP-100. That's a TRUE two-handed grip! I'll remember that grip for when I'm showing someone with small hands how to hold and handle a big magnum.

Woody
 
Nate

Dummy rounds or cartridge cases shouldn't cause him any problems in this country ( as long as the bullets are not expanding type ) but they may get him some unwanted attention at customs. I think if I were in his position I wouldn't bring anything back.

And good on you for taking Andrew to the range. It's great to see a young man exposed to safe and responsible gun ownership. Over here most people only see guns in Hollywood movies and news reports - not the best image.
If Andrew would like to try shooting when he gets home and I can give him any advice or help I'd be delighted - just drop me a line.

Phil
 
drill out the primer hole, drill hole thru sides of casing so cannot be loaded, insert cotter pin thru primer hole, take flat blade screwdriver and spread the cotter pin so that it will not fall out, seat bullet with heavy crimp, attach to key chain, put in luggage, DO NOT CARRY ON AIRPLANE. you will become his best friend. :D
 
Great job

Wow, your gonna make me all teary eyed:D

you change lives when you teach kids how to handle and respect guns, because you take away the fear that goes along with them.

What could be a more worthy endeavor than to take a little fear out of this world?

great pics.
 
My sister dated a guy from Ireland. He thought the whole gun thing here was really weird and we couldn't get past that. Considering what Ireland went through specifically because they were denied their RKBA in centuries past, you'd think he'd have at least a different perspective than the UK itself. But no.
 
That's just awsome. Too bad the rest of them didn't take you up on your offer, they don't know what they missed.

Good job in spreading the hobby!
 
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If I'm seein that right the kid looks like he's losing his grip during recoil. No big deal, but a buddy of mine learned recently that you've got to manage where your thumbs are on a semi-auto, lest you have a strange, and quite obvious scar on your hand to remind you of your mistake.

Granted, the glock isn't as sharp as other guns, but I suspect the slide hitting the thumb wouldn't be too pleasant.
 
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