I started my son somewhere around the age of 5 with a pump pellet pistol. We talked safety and I would pump and load and he would shoot. We chatted about safety, the last shot, how to aim and just about anything while I was pumping and loading. This was quality time with my young man.
As he demonstrated his capabilities we graduated to the 22 pistol, revolver and 10/22 Ruger. Of course this meant we also graduated from the yard to the national forest range area we use.
I am in full agreement about teaching the youngsters as early as can be properly done. I have helped to introduce many kids to the shooting sport and hope to let many more start out with my sweet little 22 S&Ws. I even had parents who were not gun friendly let me take their kids to the range with my son for the intro.
spc
My theory is everyone on the planet should learn to swim, well they should also learn gun safety.
Last edited by spc : 02-15-2008 at 05:42 PM.
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