i took hunter safety in february in niagra county at the niagra county sportsman association, there were 2 kids uner 12 there and the instructor brought an airgun to fire. that part of the class was for practial application of safe firearms handling and muzzle awarness and some shooting position instruction, not hitting the target.

sorry your kid coulnt take part im not sure where you are but the team that put togeather my class was good to go!