RE: question for you all ?
just let it go man it may piss ya off but IMO opinion you are being just as childish about it just as they are. If the kid truly loves it that much just let him have it. You may tell him hey sonny boy dont say uncle joe never gave ya nothing and leave it at that. for god saches whats a 22 rifle cost? but maybe 200 - 250 bucks if ya want a 22 that bad just go buy one... from the looks of your avatar you look like yer doing pretty good for yourself just cut back on the twinkies and the money ya save go buy a 22.