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**Axewound** · 12-20-2008, 4:31 AM

hey i would buy one of those now instead of waiting untill they are old enough, but only if the price is right (obviously prices are little high right now). keep it in the closet and sit on it until they become older.

im no parent but maybe a pair of 10/22's for right now. it would be cheaper than an just one AR. Buy a lower when the prices are down.

if i had a dad that would have taken me out while i was that young to develope skill at that age, id be forever gratefull. just make sure you instill the responsibility of using a firearm in him

who knows what will happen with future gun laws.

**Futurecollector** · 12-20-2008, 4:34 AM

Originally posted by Seesm

I ask what is too young to have your kids shooting? I know I know it depends on the kids but just your opinion.

Grandpa teaches the safety and I back it up daily basis. My kids are 5 and 7 and shoot there "red riders" at targets in the back yard every few days with a adult ONLY....

Is this too young? I ask because our 7 year old is asking for a AR15, AK 47, Mini 14, M1 Carbine and Garand for Christmas so I am just asking... Because a parent does not want to let him down!!

Jk on letting him down but he loves shooting, is this normal... I only shoot like 5 times a years so I am not fanatic but I do love this site. Talk to me.

dude im 18 and i shoot at least 2 times a month!!!!!

my uncle gave me a pump BB gun when i was in like RD grade and shot it everyday for almost a year until i broke it and in Th grade which i was either 10 or 11 my dad got me a cross-man Pellet pistol, and then it went from there, at 14 i bought my first Remington in .30-06 and i knew how to do everything and such so my parents didn't mind, so it depends really on if you want to buy one for "Him" because even thought its his, you will still be cleaning it, loading it,(maybe) putting it together etc, and I'm sure that you will supervise him lol, so if you can afford it that would be cool, but remember to tell him that it isn't something that you talk about to all of your other friends. I graduated last year for HS and i remember they would always ask 3-8 grade if there parents owned guns and how many, this was a bait question for the admin to start looking closer, so i would always say that "guns scared me"!!! and idk if parents have guns. end of rant-ish nut thats my .02
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**rkt88edmo** · 12-20-2008, 6:58 AM

I don't think 5-7 is too young - as long as they have the attention span and can listen and obey. I haven't been through that yet but am looking forward to it.

**CSACANNONEER** · 12-20-2008, 7:37 AM

Originally posted by rkt88edmo

I don't think 5-7 is too young - as long as they have the attention span and can listen and obey. I haven't been through that yet but am looking forward to it.

Yep, each person is different. Since we don't know the two kids in question, I think the real question is: "Do you think they are too young?" You know them. Are they acting focused and responsible? I've been around lots of 18-80 year old know it alls who I don't think are responsible enough to handle firearms. I've also been around some 5 year olds who took the shooting sports seriously and were very responsible shooters. So, without knowing your kids, no one here can really say what the right age is for them.

**Sam1** · 12-20-2008, 9:57 AM

get an ar15 and do the 22lr conversion or one of those 22lr ak's. I would go with the ar because later you can just change back the bolt carrier and shoot 556/223

**Seesm** · 12-20-2008, 10:00 AM

Well for sure they love shooting and are learning all about what is what with guns... They are both young obviously but very respectful with them as well. I will work more with them and make some descisions as money allows... I think rifles are the best for now.... No handguns till they are quite a bit older for me anyway... And to the last poster I agree the AR22 woudl be a killer set up... I am looking for one if anyone has one.

**rkt88edmo** · 12-20-2008, 10:12 AM

As money allows and you are looking for an AR?
Just as much fun to run a 10/22 or start with a used boltgun for under $200

**CSACANNONEER** · 12-20-2008, 10:17 AM

For a good beginner's gun, I would recommend a single shot action (break open, bolt, lever, etc. It will help teach them (any beginner of any age) patients and proper shooting tecniques rather than just spray and pray.

**homerm14** · 12-20-2008, 10:33 AM

My grandpa gave me my first .22 when I was 7. However I lived on a farm and had lots of open space to shoot and hunt on.

**professorhard** · 12-20-2008, 10:57 AM

I agree with starting them on a single shot so that they can really learn the basics. I'd also consider the single slightly safer than a semi for a first gun. Then when they finally get a semi they will appreciate not having to load every round individually every shot.

**CSACANNONEER** · 12-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by professorhard

I agree with starting them on a single shot so that they can really learn the basics. I'd also consider the single slightly safer than a semi for a first gun. Then when they finally get a semi they will appreciate not having to load every round individually every shot.

Or, they will see that a semi is not the best gun for everything.

**emc002** · 12-20-2008, 11:19 AM

My son started at 5 with a Henry Mini-Bolt.

**wolf13** · 12-20-2008, 11:21 AM

I got a BB gun when I was in 2nd grade, but was always around firearms. I shot my first real gun when I was about 5, and loved it. It wasn't a matter of age for my parents, so much as my size. As soon as I was big enough to handle the little .410, I got to shoot it.

I think it all depends on the maturity of the child. When I got my BB gun, and everyone said to put it up to my shoulder, and see how it felt, I looked at them like they were crazy. I didn't know if it was loaded, didn't know how that exact gun worked, and I KNEW there was no safe place to aim it. (Was in SF, where the houses are smashed together) Looking back on that, it really shows me how much my parents, and family enforced the gun rules.

If you think they are mature enough, then why not? To me this isn't an age question, as I know people my age who aren't mature enough to own guns. There is no set limit, just like at 16, nothing changes for everyone, but they can still drive a car.

**Jpach** · 12-20-2008, 7:13 PM

I first started shooting when visiting family in New Mexico at about the age of 6. From then on I was hooked. I shot BB and pellet guns, .22s and some shotguns out in NM and after that my dad busted out the .30-40 Krag, then got me a .22 magnum, then a mini-30, and so on. If I hadnt had access to so many pellet/BB guns and real firearms (under supervision), then I wouldnt be the person I am today. Please PLEASE get your kid a .22 if hes into firearms. He will further learn and understand gun safety and greatly improve his marksmanship skills, and always have something to do. And if you want, get him a pellet rifle. Those things never get old. Also, an AR or an AK shouldnt be too much for your kids to handle, as long as your there of course so please do not rule those options out. Hope that helped

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