Do you think an Air Rifle is a good present for Fathers Day.?

Add to any gift a list of the reasons why you appreciate him. Perhaps have it inscribed on a wall plague.

Please don't get a joke card. In my 20+ years of working with fathers, it has been rare that a joke card that makes fun of his abilities is really appreciated.

I wrote this to "Dear Abby" for Father's Day, March 19, 2005.

APPRECIATION FOR JOB WELL DONE IS WHAT FATHERS WANT TO HEAR

DEAR ABBY: Today is Father's Day, so why don't we try to do more for dear old Dad than give him the usual greeting card that promotes the idea that all dads are imbeciles, followed by a collect call to see what he thought of the card. (Father's Day is the day when the most collect calls are made.)

We should treat our fathers the way we treat our mothers on Mother's Day and show them we appreciate them for being there. Yes, you probably tell your father all the time that you love him, but the minds of men work differently. Anyone can say "I love you," but as men, knowing that we are appreciated for a job well done is what really gets us teary-eyed.

Something else you can do -- especially you sons out there (but daughters can do it, too) -- is to make sure Dad has been to the doctor for a checkup, including depression screening. This can go a long way toward making sure he's here on Father's Day next year.

I wasn't raised by my father, but by a stepfather. Although we did not see eye-to-eye on many things, I would not be the person I am today if it were not for him. This man, who spent years climbing on top of heavy construction equipment to prepare the ground for many of the homes, businesses, roads and highways of Southern California, now finds it difficult to get into a car. Although none of the houses or roads have his name on them, they are all testaments to his life and the lives of men like him.

So today, let's do something extra for Dad, without him pulling out his wallet to pay for it. -- George McCasland, Overland Park, Kansas

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Remember, there's a lot of us fathers sitting in nursing homes whose children live too far away to visit. Contact an activities director about volunteering Sunday morning. Read a list out loud about why you appreciated your father.

Yes it would be an excellent present

My sons bought me one a few years ago and at the time I already had well over 100 real guns

never mind the green lawyers here

Killing squirrels that are damaging your property is not illegal at most all he would need would be a very cheap hunting license

Neighbor call animal control and Fish and Game on me and both basically told her to get stuffed

If your Dad is interested in guns, then yes, an air rifle would be a great idea.

How much do you want to spend?

RWS 34

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/rws-34-air-rifle.shtml

Benjamin 397

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/benjamin-sheridan-397....

Your Dad may have had an early** version of this rifle when he was younger

**310, 312, 317, 342, 347

If you have a different price range or rifle(PCP, etc) in mind, and would like a recommendation. Either "add details" or feel free to send an e-mail.

I wouldn't mind one of those nice Beemans with a scope for father's day :)

Anyhow, as a father I know for a fact he's already got the best father's day gift...that is you! I'm sure he would enjoy terminating squirrels with a new pellet gun or you could just simply take him out to dinner. There is nothing like spending time with your kids.

Best Wishes.

No. Better to get him a squirrel proof feeder. It is not legal to shoot squirrels without a license, they are game animals. Your father may not even want to kill the squirrels.

An airgun would be perfect. Not to loud that it would scare away birds or disturb neighbors...

I have asked for this one for fathers day for the same reason:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.js...

Put a note on the box that reads,"get er done dad!"

You will reserve a special place in his heart.

Don't forget pellets:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.js...

Should be about $110 all together and ship for free!

It wouldn't be a bad gift, but using it to kill squirrels my be illegal. He would probably need a license to kil the squirrels, and it may be illegal even then if he is too close to a house.

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I'm all for hunting some squirrel but your dad might also find these entertaining!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NocRG3r2zBw

Suppressed Ruger 10/22.

He'll **** bricks.