I wouldnt feel bad at all. I would actually feel proud for getting someone else into the woods and supporting the sport. I bought my bow two years ago and although today I am a very knowledgeable and excellent shooter back then I did not really know too much. I am glad though to have an uncle who is really into bow hunting. He showed me the ropes and I did very good for my first year. I did not kill anything, but what I improved on was my skill to bring in the deer. So basically what I am sayin is that you dont know, maybe he has a relative or friend who is a big bow hunter and will help hiim out. By the way I own a Mathews