Start them young I say....

[WarPig1976]

The time has come for my 3rd son "#4 is still a Rug Rat" to learn the in's and out's of firearm safety and use. We'll work on form and technic later. Jeff can safely remove the rifle from the case, load the magazine, load the rifle and knock down all six steel silhouettes @50yds within 10 shots, not bad for a 5yr old.
After they take notice of Dad's hobby I start them in the backyard with a BB gun. Beyond that I take them to the range, not to shoot, but to witness the power and noise of a real firearm. Whenever cleaning needs doing I involve them. It gives me a chance to reenforce safe handling and respect. When I think they're ready we head out with the .22's
What I think is most important is to take all the mystery out of firearms. They all knew/know if they want to handle something all they need to do is ask and the safe gets cracked open.
By taking the mystery away and showing the raw power of arms I think it less likely a youngster would play with an unattended firearm at say a friends house.

To the peanut gallery, When did you start? When do you introduce your children or Grandchildren?

Jeff shooting the "Sniper" as he likes to call the Rem597.
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