Not a dad, but if I were, starting at the very first trip to the range, backyard, National Forest, wherever his first session is, there would be proper fitting hearing protection. Critical in my estimation. And not just Marlboro filters squished into his ears.

Have fun with that boy growing up!


The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)

member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?