RE: nonhunting son
I taught both my boys to shoot starting at 8 with a single shot .22. One is 17 and the other is now 13. I also made sure they both had their hunter safety so that if they wished to go hunting they could. The older one was hot and heavy into hunting and between 12 and 16 but this year the hormones are in full force and I believe that he is more interested in chasing another type of tail. The younger one still loves to get out in the woods with me. The point is that they were both learnt gun safety and got certified with their hunter safety so if they choose to hunt they can. Who knows what the future will bring. 10 years from now their circle of peers may really be into hunting and they will be able to enjoy it with them. It would be a shame if they couldn't because they never were introduced to it. All you can do is open the door for them and if they wish to pass through they will.