re: Baws, I have succeeded as a father. Now I need pointers as to not ruin it

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Might give me an excuse to buy a 10/22 or a little Marlin.

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Either of those would be a perfect starter gun for a kid that age. I personally prefer to teach firearms safety and techniques on a rifle first. Pistols offer too much mobility and a kid in learning could easily muzzle sweep you, theirself or anyone around. Plus a pistol, even a 22, has more recoil than a rifle and can slip out of their hand and hit their face.

Just my $0.02 as a shooter, father and NRA Range Safety Officer.

In any case, you seem to be doing a wonderful job raising a kid who will appreciate the outdoors. Mega props to you, sir!