By Tyler Frantz Young Starting Them Getting Kids On Target " He shoots pretty well for such a small kid. " " Do you do a lot of shooting at home? " " He'd be a great addition to our competition team. " These were just a few of the comments at a recent Field Day, when my 8-year-old son visited various shooting stations, such as air rifle, BB gun and .410 stationary clays. His performance was enough to make MARCH 2024 a dad proud. But I was just as happy with the fact he sincerely enjoys doing these things with me. Easing youngsters into hunting and shooting can be a fickle endeavor, considering plenty of other interests vie for their attention. As a travel soccer player who enjoys a good video game on his tablet and playtime with his friends, my son is no different in that regard. 53