Funny that I’m being attacked for doing something that my ex-wife might not like. At least I said what the circumstances were. I was perfectly open to feedback from people saying “I really think that you shouldn’t get him a gun now” as one poster said. I’m not sure how I’m being a jerk by wanting my son who is growing up in a very dangerous world to learn to shoot and be responsible with guns. It’s not like I’m going to send him back to mom’s house with it. If she doesn’t want a gun in her house, that’s fine with me, as long as she doesn’t try to tell me what I can have in my house.
You are awesome. Don’t let the troll bother you. It’s attacked several people on the thread and has added nothing to the argument. Good luck.
I do have a personal recommendation. Get him into Boy Scout. They have ranges with 22s at every BSA camp that I have visited thus far. Some of them even have shotgun practice. The range area is very popular activity with the campers.
Our troop goes to the range at least once a year to shoot their 22s. I plan on taking my 9ml with me for that trip. I may let some of the other moms try out my new toy.