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**boardsurfer** · 03-31-2008, 07:29 PM

and took some pics:

The wife takes to the 10/22. She loved it:

as did my daughter (5yo):

Started the boy with the Ruger Single Six, then moved him to the XD 40 Tactical:

He convinced me he could handle the Desert Eagle. So after a little instruction:

I caught him in recoil with brass in the air. (just left of the bush, on the horizon):

3 days in the Colorado high plains between Trinidad and Walsenburg. Lots of Antelope to be seen. Closed out Saturday night listening to the coyotes howl. That was awesome.

cove702 · 03-31-2008, 07:33 PM

Very cool

jtkratzer · 03-31-2008, 08:04 PM

Nice pics and it looks like fun, but I have to say, without knowing exactly what's on the end of the 10/22 barrel, I'm surprised there isn't hearing protection being worn by you, the shirtless boy, your daughter, or your wife. Your son with the Desert Eagle is the only one who looks like he's wearing some.

**boardsurfer** · 03-31-2008, 08:42 PM

That rifle is remarkably quiet. I was very aware of that fact. It was necessary with the pistols, but the 10/22 - not so much. We all plugged ears while he shot the bigger stuff.

Even the Single Six required the muffs. The report is very sharp. The rifle was just a snap.

shaner · 03-31-2008, 08:47 PM

looks like a great memory , was made and captued on pics , hope you can keep them all shooting and enjoy it!!!!

thisismyusername · 03-31-2008, 08:57 PM

That looks like you guys had a heck of a lot of fun. Where did you shoot? Were you guys camping? Man, I think I've been in Colorado shorter than you and you've already found a cool shooting spot!

Edit: just read "Colorado high plains between Trinidad and Walsenburg", very cool!

XD40DucheKiller · 03-31-2008, 09:03 PM

i absolutely LOVE family shooting events. good training for the WHOLE family...its just so important to teach your kids gun control and what i think is the most important thing you can possibly teach your children...gun RESPECT! bravo dad! haha

someday i wish to have an outing like that

fatty · 03-31-2008, 09:44 PM

Awesome Pix, Captions!

fritzmeister · 04-01-2008, 07:38 AM

GREAT pics!!! It's always a joy when you & your family can enjoy at least one hobby together.

I love taking my boys out shooting. I have gotten some compliments from long time shooters on their manners at the range and their finger/muzzle control. Now, I just need to find a woman who will go out shooting with me.

**boardsurfer** · 04-01-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisismyusername

That looks like you guys had a heck of a lot of fun. Where did you shoot? Were you guys camping? Man, I think I've been in Colorado shorter than you and you've already found a cool shooting spot!

Edit: just read "Colorado high plains between Trinidad and Walsenburg", very cool!

It is property I (and My Dad) have owned for over 20 years. The closest person is almost 20 miles away - we measured once just so we would know. In the 23 years we have been going there, no exaggeration, we have never seen another soul out there.

03-31-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
boardsurfer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 314	Spent the weekend shooting and took some pics: The wife takes to the 10/22. She loved it: as did my daughter (5yo): Started the boy with the Ruger Single Six, then moved him to the XD 40 Tactical: He convinced me he could handle the Desert Eagle. So after a little instruction: I caught him in recoil with brass in the air. (just left of the bush, on the horizon): 3 days in the Colorado high plains between Trinidad and Walsenburg. Lots of Antelope to be seen. Closed out Saturday night listening to the coyotes howl. That was awesome. __________________ "Denial has no survival value" XD45 Service

03-31-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
cove702 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 139	Very cool __________________ U.S.M.C. 78-82 ---------- The following quote has been attributed to Sigmund Freud. However, I don't find this in any of his books. Can you? "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity"

03-31-2008, 08:04 PM	#3
jtkratzer XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancaster Co., PA Posts: 13,710	Nice pics and it looks like fun, but I have to say, without knowing exactly what's on the end of the 10/22 barrel, I'm surprised there isn't hearing protection being worn by you, the shirtless boy, your daughter, or your wife. Your son with the Desert Eagle is the only one who looks like he's wearing some. __________________ Hit this blog:Updated 6/13 "I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it." - Thomas Jefferson American Gun Owners Pennyslvania Firearms Owners Association Hockey Forum

03-31-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
boardsurfer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 314	That rifle is remarkably quiet. I was very aware of that fact. It was necessary with the pistols, but the 10/22 - not so much. We all plugged ears while he shot the bigger stuff. Even the Single Six required the muffs. The report is very sharp. The rifle was just a snap. __________________ "Denial has no survival value" XD45 Service

03-31-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
shaner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: freddieville ohio Posts: 1,476	looks like a great memory , was made and captued on pics , hope you can keep them all shooting and enjoy it!!!! __________________ XD SUBCOMPACT 9MM TFO'S XD TACTICAL 45ACP TFO'S XD TACTICAL 9MM XD COMPACT 45ACP XD SERVICE 9MM OD COUPLE SHOTGUNS COWBOY GUNS 2.5IN POCKET KNIFE IVE HAD SINCE 1977 STILL CARRYIN IT BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF TOO

03-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#6
thisismyusername XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 507	That looks like you guys had a heck of a lot of fun. Where did you shoot? Were you guys camping? Man, I think I've been in Colorado shorter than you and you've already found a cool shooting spot! Edit: just read "Colorado high plains between Trinidad and Walsenburg", very cool! __________________ ________________________ Stop the Genocide in Darfur! http://www.savedarfur.org/ ________________________ Last edited by thisismyusername : 03-31-2008 at 09:01 PM.

03-31-2008, 09:03 PM	#7
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 534	i absolutely LOVE family shooting events. good training for the WHOLE family...its just so important to teach your kids gun control and what i think is the most important thing you can possibly teach your children...gun RESPECT! bravo dad! haha someday i wish to have an outing like that

03-31-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
fatty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15	Awesome Pix, Captions!

04-01-2008, 07:38 AM	#9
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,355	GREAT pics!!! It's always a joy when you & your family can enjoy at least one hobby together. I love taking my boys out shooting. I have gotten some compliments from long time shooters on their manners at the range and their finger/muzzle control. Now, I just need to find a woman who will go out shooting with me. __________________ ...to be truely happy in life, one must learn to embrace the recoil.....

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