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Spats, that ETA is probably the most important point. The little yonker has to be ready and interested. Heck, my daughter wanted to know about my guns early (10-ish), but didn't get really interested until her 20's. Kids are individuals too.
-jb, like horseback riding. You're ready when you're ready
My older boy was eager to shoot at five years old, so in addition to the safety rules he has had a good start in things like range etiquette, hearing protection, handloading, trigger management, and some of the many other things that go into the game.
My younger boy isn't remotely interested and never has been. He has had the safety rules drilled into him but at this point has shown no desire to so much as look at a gun, let alone handle and shoot one.
So as far as I am concerned, every child should receive thorough instruction in gun safety as soon as they are ready. Anything above that is on a case-by-case basis.