Not an assumption I would make with children. They can recite the words, but they have to learn to put them into action.I am sure it is safer but if the kid is shooting a gun I’d assume they have safety down already.
That makes sense. My dad has a pump .22 so I might have to use thatI have found that pump 22s and bolt action 22 are better than lever action 22 for teaching kids.
Not saying you’re wrong. But for me the added knob adds nothing. Except annoyance. If I can’t trust the kid without that knob I also couldn’t trust them with it. The rules and fundamentals stay the same. So I would go to a BB gun until I felt the kid was ready if that was the case.Not an assumption I would make with children. They can recite the words, but they have to learn to put them into action.
We didn't use it long, but for a small child, I will always start with it.
I know Crickets and Rascals have their place, especially for small kids, but I've never been a fan of buying something they'll outgrow rather quickly. I'd rather get something they can grow into. Single shot vintage 22's can be had fairly cheaply at most gun shows (and probably pawn shops too), and if they're a reputable brand like Winchester or Remington or Savage, probably better quality than the Crickets and Rascals. Just my .
Not to mention although yes they will outgrow them…. Young kids shooting large adult rifles is extremely challenging for them. holding the gun up etc etcThey are inexpensive, and you can always sell them.
Or let another family buy it.
Not to mention although yes they will outgrow them…. Young kids shooting large adult rifles is extremely challenging for them. holding the gun up etc etc