My oldest 2 kids got their first muzzleloader last year ( at ages 9 and 10). It's a traditional 32 cal. caplock. Perfect for learning,plinking or hunting rabbits. Sure it takes time to help them learn to measure loads, practice , help them clean it,etc. But the time spent doing all that with them is worth it. I would rather help them learn than just give them a gun that is so simple they don't need me.