Need To Get Something Off My Chest...

[JKimball]

So I'm wondering, who do you trust more... your dad, or a forum full of anonymous gun nuts? haha (Actually I think you're getting some great advice here. And it just keeps coming!)

You already said what I was thinking - just get a shotgun and a clay pigeon thrower and go have some fun with your dad. If he is fine with you having an SKS in your room, I can't imagine he'd have a problem with you having a shotgun. Just hold off on all the tactical modifications until you're on your own or he is comfortable with it.

Shotguns are great all-around guns. Gotta getcha some.

 

[SMMAssociates]

... a forum full of anonymous gun nuts?

Igor and Sammy are not amused....

(OK, we are anonymous.... )

Good advice from all here!

Rifleman:

Not to poach, but if you're not already a member, hit the OFCC forum. Lots of OH specific information and suggestions there. And more anonymous gun nuts. http://ohioccwforums.org/

Regards,

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

Over penetration: frangible bullets are available....

I have thought about getting some SPs or Glasier safety slugs for my SKS, but they're darn expensive.

I'm still debating whether or not to get a scattergun, I'd like my next firearm purchase to be a handgun, so I could realistically use it for protection outside the home.

 

[theken206]

hate to be a parrot......but........ move out on your own, or your just gunna have to deal with it.

Also,maybe you should consider PAYING RENT ya darn freeloader!!!! I kid I kid :} but it might make a diffrence in your pops seeing you as a "man".

Ever since I turned 18 ive been having similar problems, not with guns mind you{lol dads a fellow gun nut, bought me my first gun, a walther p-22, and even bought me a 1300defender FOR homedefense when I was 17 } but with generall isssiues of being an adult. Keep in mind agin that your dad still sees you as his CHILD{cuzzyou are,lol} even though you are now an ADULT.

 

[jefnvk]

Another thing that has popped into my mind. IMagine you are in your fathers place. His 20 year old son just told him that he wants to buy a shotgun for home defense. If he is anything like a lot of people I know, he may take that as you don't think he is doing a good enough job in that department. While that is probably not what you are thinking, it is sometimes easy to jump over the real meaning to some obscure hidden imagined one. And in all honesty, it is going to lead right back to you are not top dog in that house.

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

I guess it would be a bit awkward for a dad. THIS is why I posted this on THR. Not to get sympathy from a bunch of "annoymous gun nuts" as one poster put it, but to get a different perspective. Make me think about the whole situation in a different way.

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

I do wonder how those who said "his house, his rules" would respond if my dad was, instead, trying to tell me how to worship or what to believe. Would I have to submit because "his house, his rules?"

 

[PennsyPlinker]

I can tell you that in my house, the adult children have to attend a church, although not necessarily my church, and they have to observe several other rules that some might think are an infringement on their own rights and freedoms. No problem sez I, feel free too leave anytime you think the rules are to restrictive. I even have a Big Dog coffee cup that says, My house, my rules.

 

[jefnvk]

I do wonder how those who said "his house, his rules" would respond if my dad was, instead, trying to tell me how to worship or what to believe. Would I have to submit because "his house, his rules?"

Yes, I would. You're an adult. If you choose to stay there, you choose to stay with his rules.

 

[SMMAssociates]

I have a mental block against forcing somebody to be religious.... (Long and painful story.) However "my house, my rules" still holds here otherwise.

We are basically "observant". (I see the Rabbi on the range more often than in the Synagogue, but the wife attends regularly.) The kid isn't allowed to play "rap" music. No drugs. No boyfriends with the door closed. Girlfriends are not required to wear clothes....

(Oh well. Ignore the last one.... )

She moved out about three years ago. Nursing school.... Then she decided that us empty nesters were bored and dropped him on us: .

Seriously, I see nothing at all wrong with the kids having to live within mom & dad's framework. Even if they're 29.... What I don't care for is when mom & dad micromanage.... I bought a car once. Took the trouble to show it to dad before putting down the cash. The final price turned out to be about $50 more. He didn't talk to me for a week after taking umbrage at the price change....

Regards,

 

[fishingjld]

well you would think he would be more understanding being ex-leo. good luck though