Haha. When I was a kid, my old man got me a rifle like in the Christmas story. I asked, "Won't I shoot my eye out like ralph?" My Pa is a Marine Rifle & Pistol Expert to boot.
His response "Well, only if you're a dumbass and ignore what I'm about to teach you." ROFL. Got to say I loved going to the shooting galleries in the theme parks. They told me I couldn't play anymore even I paid the fee to play. Free prizes.
I still shoot BB guns in the backyard for fun. And my nephews and nieces love it when I do when they visit. Also, teaching them what my Pa taught me.
I live in the blue dems area of Texas in the south near the bay, a rural area. Let's say all those Vote for biden and build better w/e bs signs are all gone! LOL! I've been renting a house for 800$ a month. It's 4-5 bedrooms 1700 sq ft. When I lived in Cali same house would be over 3-4k a month. So cheap af!
South Texas where I live in a rural area also. We have been without power and water since the 14th. Had a bunch of spare candles so shared the wealth. My neighbors were giving food, toilet paper, bottled water, etc. Power just came back on today but no water still. Love our Fire Department was giving water to the whole town. No looting or break-ins either. Love Texas! God Bless!
That's what I was taught but as a kid I did not understand it. Then when I got older learned what medal meant and everything else. Talk about shocked. lol Every time I asked are you really good? He says I'm not great just decent. -.-
Best part was he wasn't even in Infantry. He's administration. So the admin place where my dad was stationed loved it when mock battles were scheduled vs infantry. They finally won but downside was got noticed and when 9/11 happened yup. He made it back thank God.
I'm sure your kids will tell stories of how their "Old man" taught them how to be damn good shooters!