Am i doing the right thing?

[ddcorral2622]

So I have an AR 15, a Ruger 10/22, and a Remington 870. My dad has no guns. I'm 19 years old, and the oldest of 5. 2 teenagers(14yo and 15yo) and 2 little girls( 4yo and 2yo). My parents are divorced and I moved to my mothers house so my siblings can have more space since their going through their teen years and whatnot. Im giving my dad my remington 870 today because i know I can defend myself with or without a shotgun. I know I'm gona regret giving away my shotgun, but it feels like thats what i have to do? Would you guys do the same? Am I doing the right thing? =\

Thanks in advanced

[the_natterjack]

Nope, bad idea.

If he wanted, needed, or was comfortable with firearms he would have one. Let him go get his own shotgun.

Is your firearm going to be properly secured with two teenagers and two children in the house?

Brian

[aippi]

Looking for the safety of family is always the right thing. It comes down to which weapon he will be able to handle the best. If he can use the 10/22 easier then the 870 then that may be the best pick to give him.

[Al LaVodka]

Right Religion, Questionable Church and Pew

If you feel he should have a gun to protect the family then you have done the right thing in that regard. Sure. If he is receptive to it. If he has no ammo and won't try using it, the result may be less than useful.

Add to that that he spent 19 years raising kids w/out a gun and may not be safeguarding this one from the children. How do you KNOW he is even legally allowed to be in posession of it? Sorry, but... Personally, I would've discussed it with him and brought his household to the range. Everyone could handle it, the males could shoot it, and then, with a trigger-lock and a combination he can't forget woulda made a nice gift with a coupla boxes of #2 shot.

It is not too late to fix that. It may include taking the gift back -- he really may not want it or shouldn't really have it. You need to ask and he can't feel as though you are being rude or he is if he returns it. Tell him I said so...

As for the CHOICE of the gift, the only one I would NOT have given away was the AR -- too valuable and complicated. The 870 is the better HD gun from that point probably. The 10/22 would be a better-than-nothing defense gun and the boys and you, and him, could take the annual trip to the range to shoot it. But then it also sounds as though you are the shooter in the family right now and the .22 is the thing to play with inexpensively at close range. And if you're not a Democrat you'll probably want to sign up for a Project Appleseed shoot with it soon... Either the 870 or the 10/22 are readily replaceable though.

Your hearts in the right place. Your choice is not wrong. The approach may need some fine tuning now...

Al

[TERRYGER]

why do you have to give it to him. i loan mine out on occasions but they still belong to me.

if i don't like what i see i take it back.

[BigDogatPlay]

And if you're not a Democrat you'll probably want to sign up for a Project Appleseed shoot with it soon...

It was a pretty good post until I got to this part. Where the heck did that come from?

Take it for what it's worth, but I'm acquainted with more than a few dedicated shooters and hunters that are lifelong Democrats. While I debate politics with those who like to talk about them from time to time, we find a lot more enjoyment talking about hunting, shooting and the great outdoors.

[ddcorral2622]

I gave it to him just now. He was planning on buying a revolver for HD anyways, so I guess this is his fathers day present. He already owns a gun safe, he uses to put valuables in, so im not too concerned with safety. The kids don't go in his closet and thats where the safe is located. So all in all this should bring us closer since we can go shoot toghether, and now he has a better way to protect my siblings. I'm satisfied with my decision...

[ddcorral2622]

I really would like to attend one of those appleseed shoots, but I'm very low on ammo so thats a no-go for now. But i promise il attend one eventually!

[the_natterjack]

now go buy another shotgun for yourself . . .

Brian

[ISTALINI]

sorry for the thread jack

this reminds me of my situation, my mom wanted to keep a shotgun by her bed so i helped her I first took her to the range a couple of times to get her used to the weapon and MADE her clean it(she didn't want to) then i got her to practice clearing the house with snap caps, so she is ready to go, only problem is now she wants a glock...i guess i will teach her some more stuff.


having a firearm in the house isnt for every one, I would never give a firearm away... but it was your choice now you need to go find a replacement

[Fot]

A loan is better but now you have a good reason to purchase a new gun..

[johnthomas]

My only concern is your younger siblings and security of the shotgun.
One parent trying to raise kids is tough. There is no telling what is happening in the minds of these young kids. If he doesn't have a safe where they cannot get to it, I would take it back.

[pyromensch]

at the drop of less than a heartbeat, i have reluctantly given my dad, a 357 that i really like(d), i am sure i will see it again one day. and looking at the other responses, maybe they didn't have as good of a relationship with their fathers, as i did. you are young, you have plenty of time to obtain a new shotgun

[ddcorral2622]

Yea i have plenty of time to purchase new firearms. Giving my dad a shotgun is nothing compared to what he has given me, so I feel good about giving it to him.

[TERRYGER]

at the drop of less than a heartbeat, i have reluctantly given my dad, a 357 that i really like(d), i am sure i will see it again one day. and looking at the other responses, maybe they didn't have as good of a relationship with their fathers, as i did. you are young, you have plenty of time to obtain a new shotgun

which was it? drop of less than a heartbeat or reluctantly ?

hope you followed state law and did a proper transfer

maybe they didn't have as good of a relationship with their fathers, as i did.

or maybe they had different experiences to guide them than you do.