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Youth Christmas Gift/Gun
OK gang, I need your opinion. My dad never bought me a gun...even though I own quite a few and also hunt (he never hunted). My oldest son just turned 9, and is very interested in going hunting with me, which I have promised he can start going with me next year. He hasn't asked for a gun, but I am considering buying him a Red Ryder BB gun, or possibly a pellet gun, or .22, all to be used with my supervision. A youth compound bow is also under consideration. Your thoughts, considering his age? We have plenty of land where there would be ample opportunity for proper use and instruction.
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The reason I haven't started him on a .22 yet (I have a couple), is the stocks are too long for his eye relief, etc. That's why I considered the bb gun, but, if I remember, their accuracy stinks, and you can get frustrated easily...
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All are great suggestions...after some thought and reading some posts here, I think the BB gun is too much of a toy...I don't want my kids to ever think of a gun as a toy, and do not let them play with "toy" guns now. I have a Sheridan air rifle, and will probably get him to start using that, and wait another year for the .22. The hunter safety courses in PA are only offered to youth at least 11 years old. Depending on his size, in a year or two I might look at Remington youth shotgun...the action is the same as the regular model, only the stock is cut down, and can be retrofitted later. I'm sure someone makes a similar .22. Thanks again for all the feedback, and (politically incorrect?, too bad) Merry Christmas to all.
Sean
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Dave, I hope that NH has some hours on it...it is way too clean! My dad has a 64 roadster (all original except the paint), and a 79 coupe. I'll have to wait a few years for my kids to be done with school till my wife and I can drive around in my (dream) split window. And, once again, Merry Christmas!
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Damn Gander Mountain....they HAD to put all of their treestands on sale, 25% off! Now I am looking at a double ladder stand that I can take my son with me (even off season) and "hunt" deer, turkey, etc. This might be better than getting him a gun this year anyway.
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