Gunloving Dads with Daughters

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I am dating a girl I met online a month or so ago, and she meets all of the qualifications of a good girlfriend; pretty, sweet, smart, and gun-friendly.
I've been to her place a few times, but have yet to meet her father. She says we are sure to get along great since we both love guns :rolleyes:, I told her to check out a gun forum sometime.

When I first walked into her home, I was immediately met by a fully packed gun cabinet. I turned a corner and met another. And another. There were guns everywhere. It was wonderful. Besides thinking about how lax security seemed (VERY burglar accessible), one of the first things I noticed was the complete lack of evil black rifles and such. The dad is a hunter and every gun he has seems intended for that purpose.

I am the opposite. I have never hunted, don't care for shooting clays, and every gun I have gotten so far has been black and evil.

I know some of the older guys have prejudices against the black stuff. I'm afraid this guy is going to ask me what I have, and the moment AR-15 comes out of my mouth, he is going to think of me as the creepy, internet, tacticool wannabe that's dating his baby.

Should I be worrying about this? Any dads with daughters on this forum who fit the description of this guy?

sorry about the long post and btw, the daughter and I are the same age, so I'm not a creepy older guy
 
If he has a problem with it, you might say that Remington and others are making AR's strictly for the hunting field. "Have you ever hunted with one?" you may ask. Even former AR basher Jim Zumbo has seen the light and I believe has now hunted with them.

My daughter took her first hog with a Mini-14, my BIL and his son took theirs with their respective AR's. (It was a good thing BIL had multiple shots, as the hog was heading right for him. He'd never hunted before, so it was a tense few seconds)

Meanwhile, you might at least read up on hunting and where your AR may fit into that pursuit.
 
My girl's parents disapprove of my gun loving habits. I told her its not my problem if they cant handle something thats completely legal. My girl, besides being annoyed that I talk about guns allot is fine with all of them and even thinks my LCP is cute. She bought me a gun safe for christmas and thats how her parents found their problem with me.
 
Who cares what kind of guns he likes, as long as he likes 'em!

Ask him to take you hunting. Or target shooting with his guns. Tell him you want to learn more about guns, and let him teach you about the guns he owns. You'll do just fine. ;)
 
Tell him you haven't yet had the opportunity to go hunting, but have been honing your shooting skills at the range. Hint, hint, hint. If he expresses distaste with your current rifles, ask his advice. Something along the lines of "Everything I've read indicates the AR platform is an excellent varmint rifle, do you have another suggestion? Would you be willing to help me make a decision on my first bolt-gun?:)
 
Ask him which of his guns would make the best sniper rifle.


haha jk

I'm with Fremmer. Take the opportunity to learn from him if he is willing. Try to get him to go shooting with you and his daughter. Have fun. Be honest and respectful and I expect he won't have a problem with you or your black guns.
 
Your best bet is to be kind, courteous, and respectful to his daughter. You would be amazed how many little things will slide if you do that. I'm sure you already do that though.

As far a dad goes, stand up straight, shake his hand, look him in the eyes. All the basics, you got this.

If he says anything about your guns just invite him to the range, he loves black rifles, he just doesn't know it yet.
 
Hunting Rifle?

Her dad is a hunter?

Well, heck, I imagine that, since you have hunting rifles, y'all have something in common.

Colt. Making hunting rifles since 1965.
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Yes, I know, the AR15 by Colt predates that, but the full-page ad above dates from 1965.

 
Your best bet is to be kind, courteous, and respectful to his daughter. You would be amazed how many little things will slide if you do that.
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agreed. this is almost certainly his biggest, and perhaps only, concern. make his daughter happy and take good care of her, and all the other stuff won't make one bit of difference.
 
What?!??! Only $190 for that? My life (in today's market) sucks...

But I'd have to say that the feeling of a bolt-action vs. just pulling the trigger and hearing pops is a huge difference. While the evil black rifles are nice, they just dont offer the same experience as a bolt-action.

But you mention you don't like clays, but what about hunting? Is that something you might be interested in (get to know her dad better) or something you don't want to do?

And finally, any chance she has a sister who's single?
 
Lots of good advice so far, though I would also recommend that you butter him up a bit on his interests. In other words, rather than talking immediately about your black rifles, comment on his great collection, and ask him about his hunting and/or shooting interests. Obviously he is an avid hunter/shooter, and he'd probably be happy enough just to have someone there who is willing to listen to his stories (we all know how much gun people like to talk about their guns)!
 
I dont think dad will havea problem with you. Long as you show the family respect, call him sir (until he tells you otherwise), and dress like you have some common sense. If your worried about it dont bring it up to him. talk about something else its simple.
 
I've learned, when speaking to older Gentlemen that happen to be die hard hunters, that the phrase, "I've got an AR-15", should be replaced on the first impression with, "I've got a good semi-automatic .223", or "I've got a pretty good rifle, it's real finicky about the ammo I use in it and I have to clean it every 2 or 3 rounds or it jams up, but that's ok because it only cost me about a thousand bucks, give or take a little bit of cash because I like to accessorize it like it's a Big Barbie doll for boys."

Sorry about the run on sentence there, but that should break the ice.
 
Knowledge is power, my Dad doesn't have any 'black rifles' either. However, his weapons generally have a purpose. When the coyotes learned that if they got within a certain range of the house they would get shot and moved back, Dad bought a Barret 50.

It could be your girlfriend's Dad has no problems with 'black rifles' just never saw any use for one. Show him accuracy and dependability, show him respect for your targets, show him genuine concern and protectiveness of your own and your date's security without the black helicopters and he is far more likely to accept you.

If all else fails, show him you have his daughter's best interests and happiness at heart. Most Dad's I know will overlook a multitude of sins in favor of that.
 
The dad sounds like me. No plastic EBRs or glocks either.

That said all my son in laws shoot and owm EbR and glock. In the woods or at the range I think the let me win!

Seriously, be youself, learn from him, and be respectful.

Regardless of preferences, you got to admire good firearm. If he lets you handle them DO Not leave fingerprints and ask for a rag to wipe them down afterwards!
 
Who cares about her dad? You're dating the girl, not her family.
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Apparently you haven't dated a girl who's father hated you. Last father that had it in for me made my girlfriends life miserable that she had to break off the relationship. Family strain can be a strong force for many women in relationships that the parents don't approve of.
 
No offense intended, but I would never let my daughter date an AR lover.

Or a short magnum guy.

:)
 
OMG.....

Aran wrote:


Who cares about her dad? You're dating the girl, not her family.
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Its plain you have much to learn. ;)

I can tell you for certain that my gun-loving daughter would never consider dating (let alone bringing home) anyone that had the slightest hint of this attitude.
 
I suggest you be respectful, but don't try to kiss up to him either. He won't like that approach. Talk about trucks.
 
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