ajg2425 - I didn't mean to upset you - I've said it once before and I'll say it again - I'm sorry . When Lewis and Clark headed out west into an undiscovered, wild land , they had more than one air rifle . Air guns have taken evrything from mice to elk . A punematic gun can have alot of energy , but still requires marksmanship . The technology has come a long way since the "bb" guns of yesteryear . I encourage everyone to get a quality air gun . At very least - they make greatfarm rifles . You can order air guns right now in the 9mm , .45 or even greater than .50 cal , it depends on what you want to pay . These tend to be more expensive than a firearm aswell.Much more .There are also air shot guns . This can be a great activity for adults or children . Powerfull enough to take down varmints , but not instuctors .