[Justfishin73]

My boy is turning 12 soon, and will only be hunting with me, so doesn't seem much point in worrying about til they are hunting without a parent

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Using Firearms Without a Minor's Licence
Without a minor's licence, the minor may still use firearms of any class, providing they are under the direct and immediate supervision of someone who is licensed to possess that class of firearm. This generally means that the licensed person must be close enough to them to take immediate action to prevent any unsafe or illegal use of the firearm.

This provision affects cadets and members of other youth organizations who receive instruction in the use of firearms or who take part in target practice. It also applies to young people who go hunting or who use restricted or prohibited firearms in organized shooting competitions.