Thanks for my first gun!

huntress · Post by **huntress** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:19 am

Thank you so much to the very generous anonymous man who sent me my very own Henry 22 Rifle! I am so honored that you thought of me. I can not wait to go out and use it. I promise to continue to do well in school, I know that was important to you. I currently have an A average in all subjects. I am attaching some pictures that my mom took when she gave me the gun. I hope you enjoy them. Thank you again for your generosity!
Lindsay

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:27 am

Congratulations Huntress! That is truly outstanding.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:32 am

Well how Cool is that!!!

You have fun and be very careful.

jb

hartman · Post by **hartman** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:38 am

Wow, good, thoughtful things, done by good thoughtful people. Kind of warms the heart, don't it!

Hartman

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:39 am

Congratulations, Lindsay. Seeing you shoot that .30-30 in August, I'm sure you'll handle the Henry just fine. Keep up the good work and be safe!

For the benfactor, the generousity of this forum never ceases to amaze me. That is a fine thing you did!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:41 am

Lindsay,

Congratulations on the gift. Use it well.

Joe

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:44 am

Congratulations Lindsay. Be safe - remember what they taught you - and just enjoy such a wonderful gift. I know you will!!!

meanc · Post by **meanc** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:07 am

That's awesome Lindsay !!!

And great job making all A's, too.

My daughter was your age when she started shooting and her first rifle was the same Henry that you have, and SHE REALLY LOVES IT !!!

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:13 am

I dont know who did this, but good on ya!!

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:16 am

Fantastic, Lindsay! Have a lot of fun with that sweet little .22.

slimster · Post by **slimster** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:24 am

Congratulations Lindsay. A generous person has given you a wonderful present. But you're giving yourself a wonderful present too, through your success in your studies. Remember, your knowledge is something that will serve you well for your entire life. No one will ever be able to take it from you. Now, when you graduate and become a success in life, remember this good deed, and spread it forward. Good luck and keep it up!

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:29 am

Lindsay,

Thanks for sharing with us. My first rifle, purchased when I was the tender age of 37, is a Henry rifle. I have had it for 5 years, and shot about 6,000 rounds through it. It is my favorite gun. Here it is:

May GOD bless the person who gave you a wondeful gift. Have fun with your new treasure.

Shawn

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:50 am

Affirming above - may God bless the donor(s).

And may God bless you, Lindsay, for showing the good sense and putting forth the effort to get those A's! The schooling and discipline involved in learning will both stay with you for the rest of your life; and that rifle will allow you to enjoy an American tradition while enjoying the great outdoors - a good balance!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:53 am

Lindsay, I hope you enjoy your present. Please be safe and remember the safety rules Alnitak taught you. Keep us posted on how it works out for you. Blessings to you and the donator.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:56 am

Coongratulations! You deserve it.

Just remember the four rules of firearm safety and you'll never harm yourself or another unintentionally.

1) Treat all guns as if they are loaded.
2) Never point a gun at anything you do not want to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target.
4) Know your target and what's behind it.

Enjoy!

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:58 am

Congratulations!

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:01 pm

Quick background info for those that may not know: Lindsay was provided a blackbuck hunt at the 2008 Leverguns Summer Safari that our members purchased for her. She was the first to use the Ranch Rifle that was also donated by the forum. After reading her post regarding that hunt a forum member contacted me and said he would like to get Lindsay her own rifle. I put him in touch with the parents and this is the result. It looks like not only a rifle and case but eye and ear protection, a cleaning kit and a brick of ammo! A very generous gift from a forum member who wishes to remain anonymous! This young lady has proven responsible and her non-shooting parents are to be praised for allowing her to grow in this sport that is foreign to them. I encourage both parents and Lindsay and little sister to enroll in a hunter safety course together! Then the rest of the family should pick up the rifle and experience the thrill - then go get your own! Well done everyone!

Jayhawker · Post by **Jayhawker** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:09 pm

What a neat story! Seeing that smile on Lindsay's face just brightened up my day. Maybe the world isn't such a selfish mess after all.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:13 pm

Fantastic post! That has really cheered me up all the way over the pond in damp old England!

Have fun Lindsay and I hope your good parents join in with you at the range too.
Well done also to the donor.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:56 pm

Thats fantastic

Watch where that muzzle is pointing and you'll have hours of safe fun with it Lindsay.

I remember getting my first 22, exciting ain't it

Nath

Rod WMG · Post by **Rod WMG** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:02 pm

Lindsay, that's just wonderful! Enjoy it and use it very safely. I'm sure you are as thankful for the generosity of the donor as we all are. What a thoughtful thing to do.

Best wishes to you.

Post by **AmBraCol** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:25 pm

Congratulations, Lindsay! Welcome to the forum! I like your choice of username.

And thank you to the donor as well. It's gestures like this that make this such a neat place to hang one's @...

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:28 pm

Lindsay,
Congrates and thanks big time for being a good & patriotic American. We need more youth with your character in todays culture. Thanks!!!

-----------------Sixgun

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:34 pm

You are a lucky girl Lindsay. I didn't get my "very own" gun until I was in the Army... and I had to buy it myself.

Be safe, shoot lots and teach others!

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:43 pm

Very Cool. Congratulations Lindsay! Enjoy that rifle - and keep up the good work in school - that will take you to where you want to go. And God bless the member that provided that for her! Good job!

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:49 pm

Truly outstanding for all involved, the donor, the parents, and of course Linsay!

Lindsay, remember to take a camera with you and give us range reports when you
get the chance to shoot.

I don't remember what range you have shot at but I take my 16 year old neice to
the indoor range as often as her busy shedule allows. I even bought her a left
handed bolt action rifle since she tried all mine and decided what she wanted.
The indoor range is only 50 feet but it helps build confidence and familiarity
with proper usage of your firearm. You don't realize how lucky you are, my neice
is still waiting to rabbit hunt (busy girl).

Again my thanks to all involved,
Jay

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:00 pm

That is outstanding! Congratulations to Lindsay, and my hat is off to the donor as well.

Bruce Scott · Post by **Bruce Scott** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:52 pm

That is a very special gift.

Congratulations to you and a very big WELL DONE to the donor.

Post by **AmBraCol** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:58 pm

By the way, I like the title of your topic. And we're looking forward to hearing about your second gun too.

(It's only a matter of time...)

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:13 pm

Lindsay, it sounds like you have earned a great deal of respect. More respect than those of us on this forum likely give most adults, in fact. That is something to be proud of, and the gun is symbolic of that respect and trust.

Friends like that are the kind you need in life; they will get you through the rough spots every time. Hopefully your life won't have too many rough spots, but always remember that there ARE good people out there (and most pro-gun, pro-freedom types fit into that category, by the way).

Congratulations. Keep your grades up and stay safe.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:23 pm

Wonderful

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:49 pm

I think Lindsay is a perfect example of what future shooters should be! Intelligent, pretty, and good students of firearms ownership! Congratulations Lindsay!

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:07 pm

That's a swell way to start out your gun collection Lindsay. Your on the way to being a lever-girl, a status most of your girl friends will be jealous of you about in due time. Just remember that Sarah Palin likes guns too, and you just may be a governor someday as well

!!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:55 pm

It is very nice to see good things like this especially when there is so much other stuff out there. Congrats Lindsay and good luck with that new gun! You gave me an idea too, when I get my first lever I will have mom take some pics of me w/ it.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:10 pm

Wow Lindsey, what a great start!!!

Enjoy it - another way to learn and grow.
Please be sure to read and post here often. You have a bunch friends to help you along, here at Leverguns.

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:38 pm

slimster wrote:Congratulations Lindsay. A generous person has given you a wonderful present. But you're giving yourself a wonderful present too, through your success in your studies. Remember, your knowledge is something that will serve you well for your entire life. No one will ever be able to take it from you. Now, when you graduate and become a success in life, remember this good deed, and spread it forward. Good luck and keep it up!

+1,000,000

bogie

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:47 am

jnyork wrote:I dont know who did this, but good on ya!!

Ditto.

Coldfingers · Post by **Coldfingers** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:47 am

Most Excellent on all accounts.

I hope you and that rifle have a long and happy life together there Huntress.

May God richly bless the giver of such a gift.

Scotty

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:13 am

'spose some of us oughta send her a few boxes of ammo each month?

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:24 am

Travis Morgan wrote:'spose some of us oughta send her a few boxes of ammo each month?

While a nice idea, IMO part of the responsibilityof gun ownership is putting your hard earned money into practice.

.22 is inexpensive enough for a Responsible Kid to put pocket-money into, and will teach ammunition conservation/frugality and importance of selecting the "best" brand/load for that particular gun.

I think Lindsay will be fine.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:35 am

Congratulations, Lindsay. You've received a lot of good advice.

And, to who ever the donor is, good on you.

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:46 am

huntress - you are warming a lot of oldish hearts. Enjoy and use safely.

Somebody should own up to this so we can all express appreciation.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:56 am

Yeah, I suppose that'd be better than giving folks her address, or giving one guy one more darn thing to remember!

Jay Bird · Post by **Jay Bird** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:56 pm

Very cool rifle!!!! Keep up the good work!
As for the anonymous giver, Thank You for giving something to someone who deserves it.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:18 pm

Congtats Lindsay both on school and on the new shooter. Looks like you are all set with every thing you need to start doing some small game hunting. We expect lots of pics when you get to shooting it.

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:37 pm

Ding dangit...how in tarnation did my boots get wet? Couldn't be my old nags, just got it from giving them the boot from being so ornery. Must be allergies.

Huntress...just goes to show ya' what the levergun family is made of. Now you've started with the core of your "Kit". The last one you'd ever part with & the first you'd ever pick up to survive with.

Congrats Little gal!!! You have some real terrific parents...treasure them as well.

Oh...don't forget the family member that made this possible...kudos to you, whoever you are!

G-D bless y'all

LeverBob

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:44 pm

Congrats Lindsay...enjoy and be safe.

WinM71 · Post by **WinM71** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:53 pm

Great story, this is the kind of thing that renews your faith in your fellow man.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:59 pm

Travis Morgan wrote:'spose some of us oughta send her a few boxes of ammo each month?

THAT'S what chores are for...

When you get the really BIG chores, sometimes you even get reloading stuff, holsters, or guns...

The "gift" wasn't the gun, anyway, it was the TRUST AND RESPECT of a bunch of life-hardened adults. Tell me - of the 20,000 or so elected officials, 20,000,000 or so bosses, and 100,000,000 co-workers out there, just how many of those ADULTS would you give the respect you've all given this "kid" - ammo is trifling compared to the gift you (especially the rifle donor) have shown this girl-to-be-woman.

If she doesn't get all starry-eyed over some sperm-infested teenage BOY during her teenage years*, she'll turn out to be "one to ride the river with" as Louis L'Amour would say.

*(come to my office and I'll give you my "teenage girl" lecture for free - bottom line - don't trust any male between age 15 and 95, and you may make it through adolescence...)

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:32 pm

Listen to the good Dr., and don't talk to us too much.
But do report in once in a while.