So I have been working with my 6 year old son for a couple of years on gun safety and handling. I bought him a replica airsoft gun to help learn how handle a firearm safely first. Then I got him out to the range every week and he watched me shoot and I would quiz him on safety. Today I felt like he was ready, so I put my 22lr pistol in his hands and he did very well. Obviously his shooting in terms of accuracy was not there yet but it was actually better then I would have thought. I was just very happy and proud he handled it very safely and in a calm and mature manner. He even cleared his first malfunction! It was a great day for him and an even better one for me. I'll never forget this day!