Some have already heard me talk about how it took me till the age of 32 to appreciate Our Second Amendment and everything that comes with it.Now with my FID on the way. My Father invited me over to have a look at his modest collection. Something its entirely possible that he had been wanting to do since I was old enough to do so. I had a great time listening to the ins and outs of all the firearms and how much he had fun shooting them back in the day. I mentioned to him that maybe we can go shooting together now, I think he is pretty excited about that.He also gifted me my first firearm. Its the Mossberg 600 in the following pictures. It belonged to my Grandfather and he purchased it not long before he died,so its never been shot. Anyway I was excited about the visit, so I took some pictures and wanted to share. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Due to my inexperience I don't remember half of what he said about the rifles. I know one is a 30-06 one is a 35 Caliber and one is a 22..The Other Shotgun is a Remington 870. All of these are from the late 70's to early 80's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congrats!

Welcome to the party

nice collection of long guns, hope you both can enjoy 'em together

Better late to the party then never at all. Congrats.

Better late to the party then never at all. Congrats.

I joined the club again at 40!! After leaving it at age 16. One of my better choices!

Wow I am jealous! Congratulations!

Glad to have you in the community!

Nice, welcome. I was always interested but being a kid from NYC, I just procrastinated. I was told the license in NYC was very expensive and you needed an excuse to get one.

 

Since, I've moved to NJ. My dad passed away and I knew my dad had a firearm though I had no idea what it was. For sentimental reasons, I asked my mom to transfer it to me as she was the admin to his estate. That started the ball rolling at age 34.

 

My safe is locked to anyone but me at the moment and hopefully someday, I'll be able to share with my son the stories.

Welcome. I look forward to the day when I can share this hobby with my kids

My mother passed away last December and now I have taken possession of all my father's long guns.

 

I know just how you feel.

 

I like your Remington 742 with the old type of see thru scope mounts.

 

Enjoy your "new" guns

I am just now sharing with my 8 year old son, I plan on taking him shooting this summer. I can't wait.

 

I have 2 daughters and although they both want to shoot as well, there is something special about passing this tradition down to my son.

I am another that can't wait until my sons are if age to shoot

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Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

^^ AKA one of them long guns is worth a loootttt of money

It will be nice when you finally get the FPID card so you can actually take possession of that gift

I am just now sharing with my 8 year old son, I plan on taking him shooting this summer. I can't wait.

 

I have 2 daughters and although they both want to shoot as well, there is something special about passing this tradition down to my son.

 

All I can say is don't count your daughters out! I don't have a son, but my youngest daughter (21) has the bug! I couldn't be happier sharing my shooting sports with her!

I am just now sharing with my 8 year old son, I plan on taking him shooting this summer. I can't wait.

 

I have 2 daughters and although they both want to shoot as well, there is something special about passing this tradition down to my son.

 

I'm as big a chauvinist as they come, and while i only have daughters, I'd be damned if i didn't share this hobby/way of life with my girls. I was about 4 when my gramps taught me how to shoot with the webley pellet that i still have. After he passed i got his small collection and i have been slowly adding to it. He was a great example and taught me the importance of fighting for our rights.

Awesome collection and what a blessing you're able to share it with your father!

I am just now sharing with my 8 year old son, I plan on taking him shooting this summer. I can't wait.

 

I have 2 daughters and although they both want to shoot as well, there is something special about passing this tradition down to my son.

My mother's family had a strong gun tradition passed from father to son, going back to the colonial era. Since she wasn't a son, it never got passed to me, and I had to take it up independently as a senior citizen to pass the tradition to my adult children. All I can say is do not overlook your daughters. Doing so will be a disservice to your grandchildren.