Renamed: crisis averted

[perma]

Long story short, I’m at my family’s for Christmas. My BIL wants to give me a crossbow. Barnett 350 I think. Told him I’m not sure I can accept it cuz idk when I’d use it. I read WY regs and can use it for archery, but I’d only use it for pronghorn and maybe turkey.

WWYD!?

 

[perma]

Accept it and find a reason to use it would be my decision.
Does BIL have an alternative in mind if you don't want the crossbow?

No, I think I just have some guilt.

I thought of having him keep it and bring it turkey hunting.

 

[Southern Elk]

Sell it on eBay.

 

[Nick87]

Unless you have a medical handicap refuse it. Explain to him that you have two testicles and two working arms.

 

[thomas89]

Heathens.

Things not to be discussed around the table at the holidays:

Politics.
Religion.
Sexual preference.
Crossbows.

 

[Nick87]

Heathens.

Things not to be discussed around the table at the holidays:

Politics.
Religion.
Sexual preference.
Crossbows.

The last two are one in the same.

 

[perma]

Heathens.

Things not to be discussed around the table at the holidays:

Politics.
Religion.
Sexual preference.
Crossbows.

He’s newish to the family. He had asked me ‘want to see my crossbow’ and then kind of let this on me.

He’s a good dude, takes care of my sister. I don’t see any foul play, and it would be fun to shoot around, but I really would rather he keep it and persuade him to go turkey hunting. He has a back injury so I think that may be why he’s trying to get rid of it.

 

[perma]

Partly my fault, but I think too much of the focus is on the type of weapon. I think that I’d still have this struggle if it were a 20ga.

 

[thomas89]

He’s newish to the family. He had asked me ‘want to see my crossbow’ and then kind of let this on me.

He’s a good dude, takes care of my sister. I don’t see any foul play, and it would be fun to shoot around, but I really would rather he keep it and persuade him to go turkey hunting. He has a back injury so I think that may be why he’s trying to get rid of it.

Strangely like that comment we were supposed to avoid as kids, “hey, wanna see my dad’s gun!?”

 

[kansasdad]

A crossbow is a good way to ease a youngster/novice into the shooting sports. Not particularly loud, no real recoil and introduces the concept of crosshair/aiming.

Its possible you won’t ever hunt with it, but I bet you’ll make it work for good.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Wack’em and stack’em

 

[perma]

A crossbow is a good way to ease a youngster/novice into the shooting sports. Not particularly loud, no real recoil and introduces the concept of crosshair/aiming.

It’s possible you won’t ever hunt with it, but I bet you’ll make it work for good.

Which ironically he kind of is. He’s hunted before but he hasn’t really done anything serious like what I’ve been doing the past few years.

I’m not good at accepting gifts I guess. I had a hard time getting an inherited rifle from my dad.

 

[mtmuley]

If you accept it, don't tell us. mtmuley

 

[Dave N]

Take it and make him feel good about it. Take it home and play with it and have fun. Use it for rabbits or something like that. If you're happy with what kind of a guy he is then this seems like it would make him happy as well. Nobody says you have to hunt elk with it.

 

[buckbull]

Im with dave on this one. Maybe just hang on to it and if he gets the urge to go hunt you can give it back. Sounds like he likes you, i wouldnt turn around and sell it on marketplace next week.

 

[Hem]

One step farther....
Shame on you for considering shooting a turkey with a crossbow.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Step 1 change your name to La Grande Panoche.

Step 2 accept the crossbow.

 

[Bullshot]

A coyote crossbow hunt sounds fun and very challenging. It’s all what you make of it.

 

[perma]

Take it and make him feel good about it. Take it home and play with it and have fun. Use it for rabbits or something like that. If you're happy with what kind of a guy he is then this seems like it would make him happy as well. Nobody says you have to hunt elk with it.

Definitely wouldn’t feel obligated to hunt big game with it. I think it would just be fun to toy around with.

Really leaning towards having him keep it for a turkey hunt. He’s got a back injury that he could use this weapon for. Just trying to not upset him is all. Weird balancing act.

 

[Khunter]

Heathens.

Things not to be discussed around the table at the holidays:

Politics.
Religion.
Sexual preference.
Crossbows. Crossguns

Fixed it