How young is too young?

[Sheepdog]

I started my girls at 5. I bought them a Chipmunk 22, kid sized very safe bolt action.

[sdmc530]

Chimpmunk is good, I got Kaden a Cricket .22. Same deal, bolt action single shot but you have to manually pull the bolt back every time before it will fire....good kid rifle....

[douglas_knott]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

Chimpmunk is good, I got Kaden a Cricket .22. Same deal, bolt action single shot but you have to manually pull the bolt back every time before it will fire....good kid rifle....

I bought my son's cricket before he was 10months old. He enjoys that thing. As Joe stated my son also has shot at age 3 and I was standing there holding the rifle with him. I remember shooting with my dad at the age of 3 or so as well.

[1911KY]

I was thinking about starting with an airsoft pistol if I could find one small enough. I am afraid the noise of live fire will be an issue for her.

At some point I want to get one of those Browning 22 1911's and throw on some pink grips for her. They are the perfect size.

[douglas_knott]

Originally Posted by 1911KY

I was thinking about starting with an airsoft pistol if I could find one small enough. I am afraid the noise of live fire will be an issue for her.

At some point I want to get one of those Browning 22 1911's and throw on some pink grips for her. They are the perfect size.

My son has been shooting a Red Ryder compliments of the Col. He loves that thing. Always where hearing protection that will help with noise. Start out with a .22 caliber and you can pick up some cb rounds or Aguilla makes a super colibri .22 short. Fires a smaller 20gr bullet by just the primer. So they are quiet and also accurate for starters. Here is a link.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/859...10-boxes-of-50

Midway is out of them but they may be found at cabelas is bass pro. Best of luck with the journey.

[GD2A]

I have to admit; I saw the title, coming from where I presumed to be KY, and was relieved to see it was about shooting!

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by 1911KY

I was thinking about starting with an airsoft pistol if I could find one small enough. I am afraid the noise of live fire will be an issue for her.

At some point I want to get one of those Browning 22 1911's and throw on some pink grips for her. They are the perfect size.

The Browning .22 1911'a have been buggin' me too, but $500 has stopped me so far. Any .22 short, shot out of a rifle, barely makes a crack noise, won't scare her.

Originally Posted by GD2A

I have to admit; I saw the title, coming from where I presumed to be KY, and was relieved to see it was about shooting!

You are just bad news my friend...

[1911KY]

Originally Posted by GD2A

I have to admit; I saw the title, coming from where I presumed to be KY, and was relieved to see it was about shooting!

Hahaha... I was waiting for it....especially with this crowd, saw that coming from my intro post!!!!

I will have to try the .22 shorts. I have a Beretta Bobcat in .22, I may let her handle it, to see if she can pull the trigger.

She knows all about hearing protection, been wearing muffs while I cut the grass, riding with me on riding mower!!