Tap Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 DS 15 would like to learn to shoot a gun and possibly go hunting sometime. Dh has basic skills and has hunted (we live in the PNW where this is common) but he isn't what you would call a sportsman. I grew up in a hunting family and my father was a competitive marksman in his younger days....unfortunately, he has passed away. Dh can teach the basics but I would like to see ds get a 'scripted' gun safety class. Kind of the difference between taking a driver's safety class and just learning to drive. How do I find a reputable program and what do I look/ask for to make sure it is worth the effort? Dh will go with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My husband suggests taking a look at http://www.hunter-ed.com/. It has course information for twenty-five states, including Oregon and Washington (not sure where in PNW you are). Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The NRA offers courses, including gun safety. Many local gun clubs and shooting ranges also offer the NRA courses. I would recommend that you inquire at a local shooting range, gun club, or gun store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Most county 4-H programs include a gun club. My dc haven't done it, but some friends in the neighboring county have, and highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineinKS Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 You might check with the county. One of my boys just took a hunter's safety class through the county in October. I believe they require it here for kids over the age of 12 to get their hunting permit. DS is only 11, but wanted to take the class anyway & he did receive his permit. It was a two day class but 8+ hours each day and he learned A LOT about everything from gun safety to hunting laws to animal identification. It was very worthwhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My husband took a safety class several years ago at the local Ace Hardware. He was very impressed with all the info on hunting sportsmanship and saftey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My husband and older boys took a hunter safety class sponsered by the DNR but held at our local bass pro shop. My DH was impressed and now wants all of us to takes it. Really anyone who may ever run into a gun should know gun safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 We are in the PNW (Okanogan county) and my boys all took a class put out by the county this summer. It is a required class for anyone who wants a tag. It took around a week of classes followed by a test that you had to pass in order to receive your hunting license. All of my boys passed, they said most of it was common sense (and kinda boring) but you do have to know the specific laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Check with your local law enforcement. My dh took a gun safety class about a year ago from the city police dept. He appreciated that they helped everyone understand the actual laws on guns/gun ownership. The only thing they didn't do was actually fire their guns, but they recommended everyone do that a a local firing range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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