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Originally Posted by gitrdun
I hate to be a stick in the mud here canoe. A semi is a very poor choice for a young new shooter. Best choice by overwhelming odds is a single shot until they have proven absolute safe handling. You mention the 10/22's having s good safety. I also think that this is.not a good idea. In fact teach the youngster to totally ignore the mechanical safety and pretend it wasn't there. Relying on a safety opens up so many opportunities for disaster.
When I started my grandson at age 8 with a single shot, I hammered safe handling into his head. To the point where he actually scolded adults for various offences. This was quite funny to watch.
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Spot on, single shot bolt action, after the shot if the barrel points the wrong way etc there is no threat just a lesson in safe weapon handling.
Remember kids are like sponges and they will catch on quicker than an adult and it will be instilled in them for a lifetime, train safe and smart.
Enjoy and have fun too