[earthquake68]

I got my daughters to shoot around 9 and 10. My youngest is turning 9 in a week and a half. I think it's time she got into shooting as well. I agree on getting them acclimated. My 13 year old has her own .22. (she's a darn good shot, too) She's fired my AK47, AR15 and my UR308 sniper rifle. They all know how to use a rifle, how to break one down and clean it, and the safe way to handle it. Like was stated before. There's no mystery or magic. It's just another appliance with a very specific use. They all know it, so it's no big deal to them. It would be like any other kid playing with the blender. They know what it's for. They've seen it used before. There's no need to sneak around and play with it when nobody's around.