‘Family-Friendly’ TX Gun Range to Host Birthday Parties for Kids
- Posted on June 12, 2012 at 7:38am by
Billy Hallowell
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Image Credit: Eagle Gun Range
Forget clowns, magicians, inflatables and Chuck E. Cheese. There will soon be a more unique way for children to celebrate their birthdays. The Eagle Gun Range in Lewisville, Texas, is planning to offer kids as young as 8-years-old the opportunity to host gun-shooting parties.
Later this summer, the range, which is being dubbed “family-friendly,” will make two rooms available for hosting these special birthday experiences. David Prince, who is currently building the new, state-of-the-art gun range, told WFAA-TV that the children’s party offering isn’t just about fun; it’s also about education.
“One of the reasons we’re doing this is, when I had my boys, I didn’t have a place to take them and educate them about how to handle a gun safely,” he said. “I really want families to be able to take their kids here and teach their young shooters how to shoot safely.”
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For those families who may be nervous to allow their children to host and attend gun-shooting parties, Prince says that there will be safety provisions put into place. Kids won’t be left unattended and they will work with a parent or staff member one-on-one to ensure that they know what they’re doing.
“We’re gonna do a lot of education here at this range,” he said.
A warning on the business’ web site seems to corroborate this pledge:
“Young shooters (under 18 years of age) are ONLY allowed to shoot on the range with their parent or guardian; one young shooter per adult. No children are allowed on the range nor are they to be left unaccompanied in the showroom while adults shoot.”
Screen shot of Eagle Gun Range web site
While locals are excited about the business that the Eagle Gun Range will bring to the area, others, like Dawn McMullan, are nervous. The mother of two has participated in gun control advocacy in the past and she fears that the kids may not fully understand the differences between reality and play.
“It makes me very nervous,” she told WFAA-TV. “I think eight-year-olds, developmentally, can’t tell the difference between play and reality sometimes.”
“And also to put it in a party or game atmosphere just seems to not respect a gun as much as we should respect guns,” she added.
The range is expected to open in late summer or early fall.
(H/T: Huffington Post)
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Comments (50)
Willedriver
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:30amI taught my kids the safe use of guns and am doing the same with my grandkids and believe familiarity breeds respect. In an effort to show them the destructive power of a big game rifle, I set up a two liter bottle filled with water with the cap screwed on tight and used my 7mm Rem Mag. It made quite an impression!!
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:53amMy kids all shot and learned at a young age. Dads are responsible for teaching their kids and that is always the best way. Teach the child respect for the weapon and how to use and care for it properly. I also taught them that some who refuse to use common sense will try and take their rights away from them. Hence the instruction on proper use and care…….
Report Post »ICEDRAGONNITE
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 12:51pmI taught my eight children and have been teaching many of my twenty two grandchildren, the responsible use and techniques of how to handle weapons. I have not had a problem with them trying to misuse these guns, Shotguns, Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers. Many have CC permits. This includes their wives and husbands.
Report Post »We have a good time clay pigeon shooting. Full family outing.
BurntHills
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:18amout here all of our parties [weather permitting] usually wind up with the city-kid nieces and nephews begging to go out and shoot at our gun range. [we don't mind altho some ammo is getting hard to come by between gun shows] this family can remember back to the 1940s, there was always a loaded .22 rifle leaning by the back door. no one ever messed with it unless they needed to. same old beloved Marlin is right here where any of us can grab it when needed. after they get the ‘target practice’ out of their blood, farm kids know not to mess with a gun unless they need to and have to.
Report Post »firemanfrank
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:10amHard to control a group of kids this should be with father and son…one accident and forgattabouit
Report Post »Pakinpastor
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:59amDid you read the article? “One on One”
Report Post »ALOHA-SNACKBAR
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:09amThis is a great idea these kids have no one but their parents to teach them about gun safety. Eddy Eagle isn’t allowed to come to most schools anymore unless its a private school. Keeping kids away from guns isn’t going to make them less curiouser about them. There is a parent at my child‘s school who said to me last month that kids don’t unlearn important lessons that you teach them, how true that is at least for Republic loving parents who want their kids to learn about guns and gun safety.
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 10:18amgood.. sounds like my kind of birthday party!
Report Post »I am glad to see folks with balls now days.. jeeze!
BSdetector
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 10:12amTeach ‘em gun safety when they’re young and they wont grow up to be some liberal idiot blaming guns for inner city thugs intentionally killing each other.
Report Post »AZRACISTBIGOT
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 11:37amI can see this article making some lib’s head explode.
Report Post »I agree about teaching kids gun safety at an early age. Involve them early and they are less likely to pick up a gun thinking it’s a toy.
dopie joe
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 10:07amMy Dad taught me how to shoot and gave me my first 22 cal. rifle at age 7,that was 53 years ago.There were no fancy indoor gun ranges back then.Go with it,it will be a great experience for the kids.
Report Post »inblack
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:59amI would never let my kids go to a birthday party at a gun range.
Guns are serious and kids are silly, bad combination.
I’ll stick with the one on one range time.
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:12pmgrow up
Report Post »Landon410
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:50amI love going to the indoor range in Omaha, its fun, (it can cost a lot, ammo aint cheap since O’bammers took office), but I have gone with family, it is family fun
things we know
Report Post »boys like guns fake or real, they like them, gun safety is important (not gun control as anti gun people would say), the gun industry is a healthly market in our economy with several products made in america and its good to support that is possible
and most important, if someone pointing a gun at you aims sideways, just take your time pull out your concealed weapon and shoot him in the forehead,
kill shot, pow pow
perry1980
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:29amGo Farmers!!!
Report Post »bshorter
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 2:13pmGo Marcus Marauders :)
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:21amMy grandfather taught me to shoot a rifle when I was 7 years old. It was loud and scary but I wanted to do it! He said “gun safety” was important. He told me that when I got older, I might even have to use a gun for protection. He even taught me never to go into someone’s house where the guns were NOT locked up and all the other gun rules. We would all shoot his rifle at tin can targets every Thanksgiving. I never owned a gun or had to use one, but I still remember his lessons and feel secure knowing I could use one if I HAD TO!
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:59amperfect place for your 21st birthday.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:11amPerfect place for a 12 years olds birthday also.
You will find that the kids instructed in shooting at a young age, by responsible adults, and who are instructed to have a healthy respect for firearms, are not the kids that grow up and shoot their fellow man.
It is the bi products of welfare, raised on multiculturalism, humanism (if it feels good, do it), and instructed in the ways of gangster rap music that are shooting their fellow man at an alarming rate.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:53amI would have preffered this over Chuck e friggin Cheeses any day of the week,
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:44amThe only way to satisfy the curiosity of a kid is to supervise them in an activity that could potentially be dangerous. . . and with proper training, they will gain a respect, know HOW to handle the tools used, and practice safe actions for the rest of their life. Kids only learn proper technique at the hands of trained teachers.
This isn’t just for kids, but for anyone who is wanting to learn. I took my mom out to the range this past weekend to shoot and had to constantly stand their guiding her actions. She did fairly well, but needs a lot more training time before I’m comfortable with her using a semi-auto. She does pretty well with a cowboy action revolver, so that was progress.
Anyway, I’m all for this range as long as each person teaching keeps a STRONG eye on the kids, making sure they are following ALL of the gun safety steps, . . . most importantly, . . . “keeping the muzzle pointing down range!!!”
I wish this range the best of luck in this endeavor.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:39amgreat idea….open some franchises country wide!
Report Post »mikenleeds
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:32ami love the idea , i wish every law bidding American carried a gun , it was put a stop to these animals killing the weak
Report Post »Bad Kitty
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:56amthe swiss do make every adult citizen carry a fire arm, and did you see nazi Germany try to tackle them in WWII? WWI?
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:25amI received my first firearm, an old Winchester single shot .22 at the age of 7. I got it from an uncle who had received it from one of his uncles when he was a child. Still have it. My father made certain that I was taught gun safety over and over before I ever fired the thing. And, always only with his supervision. I grew up shooting and have passed along to my son the same safety lessons. He is a great shot too.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:23amIt‘s a good idea to teach kids early on about the safe use of firearms and the more they’re around guns and good instructors the better off they’ll be,and happiness is a warm gun.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:22amWhat kid doesn’t want to fire a gun? This is the way to teach them how to handle and respect the weapon.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:13amYet another reason as to why, when the crap hits the fan I’m moving to Texas.
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:11amMy father and uncle took me to the range when I was 10 to shoot my uncle’s .45. At the time, I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever done. Now throw in some cake and presents…
Report Post »Landon410
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:53amno kidding right?!
Report Post »I would bet more of these kids will be shooting 22′s, but its still fun. You don’t want some little kid limp wristing a $1200 dollar 1911 and dropping it
Blazebanned
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 8:10amIm guessing ms. mc mullett is either a cali trasplant, or a damn yankee,either way,please leave our state asap you libturd moron…..
Report Post »Rightallalong
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:25amWell Dawm McMullet (as mentioned in the article) I think when I kid feels the recoil of a rifle or pistol and see what one of them can do then maybe just maybe the little tike will understand the difference play and reality … I think that is part of the purpose of teaching kids to shoot you stupid moron. I still distinctly remember my dad having me shoot a can full of water with my first Ruger 10/22 (I got when I was 12) and seeing the can ‘explode’ – good lesson as to what can happen when you are not careful.
Report Post »Fubared
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 7:48amFinally a refuge for the family without the free range lib kids running amok. How did a gun control advocate wind up in Tejas in the first place? NY is calling you Ms. McMullan.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 7:47amThis would have been a Dream Come True… when I was a kid!
Report Post »Landon410
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:54amwhy do we have to be kids? I’ll be 30 next year and am telling my wife to book this place
Report Post »Dirty Harry
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 7:40amI met the owner at a gun show recently. Good guy and defender of our Second Amendment.
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