bierman Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Got my 62 year old dad to go to a match with me Saturday in Waco (my first USPSA match in over a year). He did not shoot (hasn't fired a round in about 20+yrs) but he had a hoot watching. Even though he didn't have to, he was taping targets and setting steel most of the day. At one point near the end of the match, after watching the squad shoot "Around Both Sides Standards" he commented "You have to be a well rounded shooter to do well at this stuff. They pretty much test all your skills." He was generally impressed with the skills most of the shooters possessed. Dad probably got asked 10 times if he was going to shoot next time. He probably won't, but he did have a good time. It was kinda cool sharing my hobby with him, especially since he is the one that started me on this path so many years ago. I have very vague memories of shooting a PPK knock off Dad owned 35+ years ago. I was hooked on shooting from that point on. Thanks to Steve and Mike and Jakob and Paul and the rest of the squad #4 for making Dad feel welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Very cool! My father (69) has recently moved close and has come to a few matches, but hasn't shot. He has done a few rounds of trap and skeet with us and he still has it! My 12 year old enjoys the matches even more with Grandpa watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 That is just great. My dad never got a chance to see me shoot, but I wish he could have. Enjoy these times. They will be the best memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 That is awesome bierman. I know what you mean also. I took my Dad to match for the 1st time this year and he loved it. He didn't shoot but he didn't care. He was afraid he'd get hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 It was good to have him there, Keith. Down our way in Cove we have no fewer than 6 father-son teams who regularly shoot our matches. It's fun to have them. It adds something extra to the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Hey Keith, I enjoyed shooting and visiting with ya'll too. We had a great squad. Like Steve said, come shoot with us in Copperas Cove if you can. I'm glad you and your dad had a good time. Merry Christmas.. Paul Edited December 22, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01G8R Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 That is awesome. I started bringing my Dad(63) to our Thursday shoots about 7 months ago. They are non sanctioned matches with a large contingent of older shooters. He is totally hooked. We have some really good time together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I just got my girlfriend to shoot an indoor match the other day. Her dad is a cop and it was her first time shooting...EVER...... She even beat someone on one stage. She shot production with my M&P Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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