RE: age for starting to shoot
I was 8 with a 22 bolt. Worked well for me so that is what I'm planing for mine. My daugther was good to go (8last month) until something made her back out. Still haven't found out what so I'm going to wait a few more years on her. She'll have to learn sooner or later cause that is my rule. Don't have to like it but while guns are in the house you will know how to safely use it just cause you never know. My son (5 last month) can't wait till he can go shooting with dad. If he calms down a little I may take him at 7.