See, i dont see any of that the least bit unreasonable. As I said, its all about knowing one's limitations and staying within them. I'd rather hunt with a well-practiced, safety conscious youngster than an older person who kows it all, isn't open to instruction. and is quite simply unsafe. Like someone's proficient range, its not up to ME to decide what is right for someone else. Just like I dont know someon'e long rnge ability, I have no idea how mature a child I don't know may be......