You will need to present your 'case' to your parents in logical, calm manner. Point out your recent accomplishments such as grades, chores or other examples of positive, mature behavior. If they still say 'no', you're done with the shotgun option - get over it and move on. You probably can't buy it without their permission and if you did, you will really be in the doghouse.

The Mossberg 500 (with slug barrel) is an excellent, reliable deer killer.

You can probably afforda cantileverslug barrel, scopeand fix up your bow - if your parents concur.

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