BB or Airsoft for kid

[mikegaiz]

 

[Bill K]

I guess I am old school, plus just being old, but every boy or girl should have a good old Red Ryder BB gun first, in their life, then move up to a .22, like so many of us did and where taught gun safety and control by our parents, for years.

 

[dgeesaman]

Hey guys, I have two boys: a 4 year old (almost 5) and a 3 year old. They are super interested in my guns, and we go over gun safety every time there is a gun out of the safe, which is pretty regularly. Thinking about how to introduce my oldest to shooting.

My wife isn't comfortable with him shooting a real gun yet. When she is, I think we are going to buy a savage rascal. They seem like they are more user friendly than the crickets.

Anyhow, I was thinking maybe a BB or pellet rifle, or airsoft. Any thoughts?

My thoughts: It would be nice to have one that would be small enough for them to actually shoulder and use sights. Also, I would like it to "feel" like a real gun while shooting... maybe some noise, some rifle movement during firing. I would prefer a functional safety so we can get use to that. I would say nothing semi automatic. I'm way out of the loop with airsoft and only somewhat more familiar with BB/pellet stuff. I guess maybe I'm leaning towards a pellet rifle if it could have a collapsible stock so that they would actually fit it, but I'm open to suggestions!

Edit: this will be strictly a training tool until they are MUCH older, not something they could take out without direct, constant supervision.

BB gun or pellet gun, with lead core BBs only. None of those old copper over steel bouncers

 

[Steve Blair]

Duh?

 

[people]

There are many bb guns that are easy to work. Something like a daisy 840 is easy to work.

 

[Hohn]

Hey guys, I have two boys: a 4 year old (almost 5) and a 3 year old. They are super interested in my guns, and we go over gun safety every time there is a gun out of the safe, which is pretty regularly. Thinking about how to introduce my oldest to shooting.

My wife isn't comfortable with him shooting a real gun yet. When she is, I think we are going to buy a savage rascal. They seem like they are more user friendly than the crickets.

Anyhow, I was thinking maybe a BB or pellet rifle, or airsoft. Any thoughts?

My thoughts: It would be nice to have one that would be small enough for them to actually shoulder and use sights. Also, I would like it to "feel" like a real gun while shooting... maybe some noise, some rifle movement during firing. I would prefer a functional safety so we can get use to that. I would say nothing semi automatic. I'm way out of the loop with airsoft and only somewhat more familiar with BB/pellet stuff. I guess maybe I'm leaning towards a pellet rifle if it could have a collapsible stock so that they would actually fit it, but I'm open to suggestions!

Edit: this will be strictly a training tool until they are MUCH older, not something they could take out without direct, constant supervision.

I'd honestly suggest you put it off until you can get them a proper pellet rifle or .22LR, maybe age 8 or 10 or so. You might want to buy a rifle and just keep in the safe as something they can aspire to when they show they are responsible enough.

It's hard to get a kid to mentally recalibrate from "guns are fun toys" to "guns are lethal force you must use responsibly." I'd put it off until truly lethal force is age-appropriate. (pellet rifle or more).

If they will truly have immediate supervision at all times, there's no reason to get a Red Ryder toy. Find a compact LOP 22 is what I'd go with.

I've looked at the CZ Scout 455/7 myself many times because it's not only a small rifle appropriate for a young shooter, but it's well made and compact and perfect for a grown up that wants a very light and handy .22LR.

 

[dolek]

I started with a Red Ryder , and recommend that along with something like this . Youth sized,simple to operate .

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030NZ5UE/?tag=accuratescom-20