strimmer_13 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) I've a 3 1/2 yo boy who's dying to come out with dad. What age did anybody on here take their kids out with them? Im more worried about the safety aspects, not the facts of life, he's used to seeing dead birds ect Matt Edited June 9, 2019 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 About 5 for my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 My boys came ferreting with me at 4, Beating at 5, Tin cans with garden gun at 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Little while to go yet it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 My lad was five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Little while to go yet it seems I'd say little one could do half days beating this coming season.. Gets them out into the fresh air for a while and see what it's all about, will learn about safety side too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Mine was 5, we started with the basics with he's own air gun, saftey etc, he's used the .410 a couple times on static clays and plastic bottles. Now comes out for a wander with me every now and again, without he's gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Fishing first, a day ferreting with no nets and just a dog maybe. How about a day's ratting with terriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 hello, my younger sons friend has a 6 year old lad, well into the out doors camping/canoe, walking/making camps/ wants to learn to use a small air rifle, i was thinking a HW 25 ? I always wonder going from air rifle to shotgun as i did you need to discipline in two styles of shooting, i was the only one in my family that did any shooting, my two sons now mid 40s were never interested, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Depends on the child I think. My boy is 4.5. I take him fishing, but he is nowhere near ready to come hunting or be allowed around guns. I hope that changes. It's a judgement call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Hes into fishing, as such. Still a bit jumpy of live fish, which hopefully I always put back alive anyway. I don't intend him handling guns for many years, nor let him witness me gutting a rabbit just yet. I'll play this next year out, just short fishing trips, and see how next winter plays if he's calm enough for a short walk out with dad on the airgun. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 20 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: I've a 3 1/2 yo boy who's dying to come out with dad. What age did anybody on here take their kids out with them? Im more worried about the safety aspects, not the facts of life, he's used to seeing dead birds ect Matt It's about mental age and physical ability in my book. Safety shouldn't be an issue if you are mindful of that and exercise proper control. My lad was about 5 when he first let go an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 My son was late 6/early 7. But I had him shooting Airsoft around 5. We treated the AirSoft guns as real guns so he learn to respect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 No reason why you can't take out a youngster. I was in a hide with my Dad before my 4th birthday. However, young children tend to get bored and restless at that kind of age. I reckon short sessions in the field would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 Had my lad out at 4 fishing on a tiny whip, similar age he had an hour out watching mine and friends terriers work. He would play with my ferrets on his trampoline. He was in his first year at school when I took him out lamping with a lurcher and proudly carried the rabbit back to the car. Sadly the modern Internet age has got to him and he is at Preston University studying sports journalism, he will stand up for fields sports and hunting etc as ice seen him involved in arguments on Facebook etc with lads of his age that aren't willing to know the facts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) The boredom thing is real. I had a deer blind in the woods. He would come set with me. He would pretend to be shooting Germans from a bunker. I would always end up directing cross fire to stop the invisible German advance. We built a crew serve. The kid screaming BAM BAM BAM! Kills all chance of seeing dear. It’s a old telescope tripod with a piece of wood and pipe. The barrel is conduit and yes it has a red dot sight. Edited June 10, 2019 by NoBodyImportant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Took my daughter, 3, beating the first time last season and she has held a brace of pheasants etc. Safety wise was no problem as my wife was with her and she listens to instructions. The only thing to bear in mind is that whilst kids seem to generally run round all day, beating is quite tiring and she only really did 1 or 2 drives max. She loved it, particularly all the dogs and the food in the shoot room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 57 minutes ago, simonm said: Took my daughter, 3, beating the first time last season and she has held a brace of pheasants etc. Safety wise was no problem as my wife was with her and she listens to instructions. The only thing to bear in mind is that whilst kids seem to generally run round all day, beating is quite tiring and she only really did 1 or 2 drives max. She loved it, particularly all the dogs and the food in the shoot room! Cant say ive ever looked but do they do 'junior' ear defenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Start them when they’re old enough to walk? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Just now, Scully said: Start them when they’re old enough to walk? Just a thought. Does it count i bought him his first pump-action at 1? 😅👍 Tbh it was more fun shooting mum in the *** when he was in bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Yes, it counts. My two started as soon as they showed an interest. They came ferreting, beating, young shots days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Started my lad when he was 9 with a .410 on clays and the odd mooch about the permission with me. He's now nearly 13 and has his own 20 bore and competes in various junior competitions. He has no desire to shoot anything other than clays now but has reached a very good level. Youngest son (now 11) isnt so interested but has inherited his brothers .410 for when he fancies a go. I think 8 or 9 is about right for shotgun depending on the kids build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 She was 3 years old last season and out feeding the ponds etc. She pics the dead stuff up and asks when we can eat it. My oldest boy is 9 and loves coming out on the ducks but I don’t let him shoot yet as he’s not good enough. His great on Tin cans etc tho with the .410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 This was a few years back, my oldest daughter at 10 years old on the foxes . They just think it’s normal . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 5 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: Cant say ive ever looked but do they do 'junior' ear defenders? Yes! I got her these when she was 2 as I was shooting clays at a mini game fair https://www.amazon.co.uk/PELTOR-Earmuffs-Pink-Headband-H510AK-442-RE/dp/B0086GAAPK/ref=asc_df_B0086GAAPK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218062062196&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7644361603000125220&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007158&hvtargid=pla-423270545195&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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