When should I start the kids?

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ruger makes a nice semi auto 10/22 in a youth cut, dang i just sold mine cause the kids done growed up,

ok, ya caught me, i traded it in as a partial on the bushwacker...

 

[Bonker]

Kids mature at different ages.

I've seen 6 year olds who were safe with guns. I've also seen irresponsible 18 year olds who shouldn't even consider touching a gun.

My dad's rule was when you are old enough to mow the lawn by yourself then you are old enough to get your first gun.
BUT if you didn't follow a safety rule you lost the gun for a LONG time.