thanks to everyone for your input and help. i have 2 410's and one of them is a real cheap single shot. my dad is a machinest and is going to cut the stock and insall a packmier but pad. for my son. so that is taken care of. i was planing on taking him hunting with me and letting him carry his pellet rifle. so he will get used to hiking in the woods with a rifle. and lern from the experiance of being there with me. is this a good idea to let him take a pellet rifle?