Father wants to become firearm owner, anti gun family prevents him

Silly_Ghille said:
I actually own an airsoft gun, my parents were first skeptical but once I played a round with a rental, they were fine. And it wasn't me who chose not to speak to them, it was them.
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I 100% get that it wasn't you who stopped talking, I am just saying if they are so petty to stop talking to someone over there personal thoughts (especially family), then they really should re-evaluate there positions in life.
 
Some people can't be reasoned with, but who cares?

If you're still living with the 'rents, then you'd best abide by 'Momma's' rules.
If you're on your own, who the hell cares what they think? Get your license and your guns and take your dad with you sometimes when you go shooting.

If got a few family members that are a little "delicate" emotionally, to say the very least...
When they're in my home, they're surrounded by guns and they don't have the foggiest notion about it. So, it never comes up.
They go: "Blah, Blah, Blah."
I go: "Pew, Pew, Pew!"

(Actually, it's kind of fun listening to my rabid Champagne Socialist sister blather on, when she's surrounded by hidden "Baby killers"!)
 
Aah you are 16... I was wondering at first why a 27-30 year old was living at home, there are legitimate reasons for that too though.

I would play it low key, when you turn 18-20, move out, go to school, get a job, get your RPAL and peruse the hobby in a low key way. Over time ppl come around. My mother was a borderline anit, cant say she was "full retard" anti though...

When someone actually sees a responsible, mature, employed, educated etc... person own firearms and using them responsibly it changes their opinion a little. They see the hoops the person jumps through to own them, the storage laws, the practical uses ie. clay shooting, hunting, Olympic shooting, the historical value of some of them etc... it takes time but from my experience it happens. Rushing it will only make it worse, and if someone is a "full retard" anti I fear there is no changing them. They are just too far to the other side and wont let any facts, logic or examples change their mind.

PS. For now you should check out some of the quality BB guns out there... Tanfoglio 1911 BB gun can be often found on Amazon for $100 and is a real gem.
 
hey not EVERYONE has to /should move out when they turn 18- that's you putting a judgement on THEM- not all of us get LIFETIME jobs and can support a family- I take extreme offense to anybody that suggests that you need to "leave the nest" at 30 or less- my own dad passed when I was three, leaving a wife and 2 kids- since then I've been "left back" 4 times- indeed , if it not for my parental safety net I would be down at a shelter with a tin cup- and the thing is this- I DON'T SMOKE OR DRINK- so you can't go down that road- in my situation, I took the first job that came along , no matter how low the pay, and tried to support ourselves on that- when the company "consolidates" back east, you're out- when the company folds, you're out- you get the idea- and now my mom is 90 and requires 24/7 care- draw your own conclusions- anywyay, I gto my first rifle at 15 and mom kind of accepted it- we live on the prairies and a gun in the house is the norm- or 2- the rifle on the mantelpiece is the game getter, and the shotgun at the back door covers the rest of it -now before you say boo-hoo , walk a mile in MY SHOES
 
DO NOT listen to this!!! To your mom, that the EXACT THING your father should NOT do if he wants to get the PAL. Remember, on the stupid form, it requires the spouse's(or ex-wife's) signature!

I think a romantic dinner with as much as good wine would go the long way.

As for your bothers, ignore them for now. once your dad gets the toys, they will be there soon enough as well.

geologist said:
With all due respect your father has to man up.
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I started buying firearms when I was your age and living at home. My father was raised in the country so even though he had no guns he didn't care one way or another if I owned them. My mother was a city girl, not an anti but didn't like them. She initially said there will be no guns brought into this house as long as she is there.
Well, 5 guns later...she was still there and bought me my first gun cabinet to keep them in.
In all fairness she also said no dirtbike a week before I brought home my first one and no dogs before I brought home my first bluetick coon hound.
They get over it.
 
My father: Went to Florida last summer, shot all the guns I shot, had an absolute blast with me (probably one of my best father son moments in my life :D)
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So you and your dad had a good time side by side at a range, and you are wondering if it is something to pursue...?

I am freshly retired (as of 31 Dec actually) and I look forward to a couple more range trips with my sons before they move on with their own lives. This isn't something to rush into but tell your dad you enjoyed the range time and want to keep that going, even if mom doesn't like it.
 
For peace, I'd bide my time until I could afford my own place.
Your Dad sleeps in the bed he made.
It's up to him to decide what he does. He could come shoot yours down the road. Lol.
 
geologist said:
With all due respect your father has to man up.
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No more to say than that.
I can't understand why your Father would have married a closed minded liberal woman if things like gun ownership are important to him.
You, however, can own and use what you like when you have your own home. Good luck.
 
Silly_Ghille said:
That's cause in Communist Poland, there was no such thing as a liberal, only communist.
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Hmm. Maybe that's a good thing coming from a communist country. Most of the people I have known from eastern Europe were not afraid of guns per se, but may take a dim view of owning them because of equating guns with the police/government. Maybe your Mother can be convinced yet if you can approach it the right way.
 
Cocked&Locked said:
No more to say than that.
I can't understand why your Father would have married a closed minded liberal woman if things like gun ownership are important to him.
You, however, can own and use what you like when you have your own home. Good luck.
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Any family member who does not respect your choices ( done in a correct manner ) does not deserve your respect.
My 1st. wife cried the day before I went for a weeks deer hunting ( 1st. time away from her 4 hunting) .
We talked about it & determined that her crying would stop & I was going hunting for sure ,,,,,,,, & every Fall then after.
She was unhappy for that 1st. time away , but respected my choice to go.
My 2nd. ( present wife) says ,,,,,,,,,, "Have a Good Time " when I go hunting. My daughter now hunts with me @ the family
deer camp & loved it . ,,,,,,,,,,,,Frank
 
t-star said:
hey not EVERYONE has to /should move out when they turn 18- that's you putting a judgement on THEM- not all of us get LIFETIME jobs and can support a family- I take extreme offense to anybody that suggests that you need to "leave the nest" at 30 or less- my own dad passed when I was three, leaving a wife and 2 kids- since then I've been "left back" 4 times- indeed , if it not for my parental safety net I would be down at a shelter with a tin cup- and the thing is this- I DON'T SMOKE OR DRINK- so you can't go down that road- in my situation, I took the first job that came along , no matter how low the pay, and tried to support ourselves on that- when the company "consolidates" back east, you're out- when the company folds, you're out- you get the idea- and now my mom is 90 and requires 24/7 care- draw your own conclusions- anywyay, I gto my first rifle at 15 and mom kind of accepted it- we live on the prairies and a gun in the house is the norm- or 2- the rifle on the mantelpiece is the game getter, and the shotgun at the back door covers the rest of it -now before you say boo-hoo , walk a mile in MY SHOES
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Correct sir. I didn't say there weren't any legitimate reasons to live at home as an adult. I guess you didn't read my post very well.

I'm sure we all have our own personal "sob" story, life is hard...

Back to the original issue, he is a minor and lives at home. I would leave it (mostly) alone until you move out. In a few years you can do whatever you want.
 
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