Have you, or can you point me to, any information about selecting long guns for children. And/or preparing children for learning firearms safety and then shooting. I've heard of the NRA eddie eagle, but not sure what the is.
My wife is a nuclear security officer, needs range time on her AR and Glock 23, and is talking about buying a cricket .22 for our soon to be 4 year old girl to include her. I'm content to go what ever route is best, but not sure if an air rifle or airsoft would be a better first choice for various reasons. I've also seen some of the AR's converted to .22 and painted pretty for little girls (Oleg Volk's photos), but not sure how big the child needs to be to start on this rifle. I would consider a small shotgun too if one were appropriate.
I'm remembering my own days with my older brother and friends with bb guns shooting at each other, broken house windows, car windows, and too many dead animals. My girl is smart and disciplined, but like most kids, is curious, sometimes stubborn when she thinks she knows better, and will try things she knows she's been told not to.
Thanks for any help you can give.
My wife is a nuclear security officer, needs range time on her AR and Glock 23, and is talking about buying a cricket .22 for our soon to be 4 year old girl to include her. I'm content to go what ever route is best, but not sure if an air rifle or airsoft would be a better first choice for various reasons. I've also seen some of the AR's converted to .22 and painted pretty for little girls (Oleg Volk's photos), but not sure how big the child needs to be to start on this rifle. I would consider a small shotgun too if one were appropriate.
I'm remembering my own days with my older brother and friends with bb guns shooting at each other, broken house windows, car windows, and too many dead animals. My girl is smart and disciplined, but like most kids, is curious, sometimes stubborn when she thinks she knows better, and will try things she knows she's been told not to.
Thanks for any help you can give.