Right now he is 3. He still has a way to go before he can use it but it will be setting in my safe until he is ready. I'm going to be getting him one of those little Cricket .22s shortly.And the ever favorite Daisy Red Ryder so we can practice in my basement. Before I invest in a rifle I have to wait and see if he is going to be a lefty (like me) or a righty like his dad.