A Kid becomes a Hunter
Some Kids just love the outdoors, Solitude and freedom scouting the Bush or Forrest Land. Having something along better then just a Stick, progressing upwards would be Slingshot - BB Gun - Pellet Rifle and finally the fist .22 which should be a single shot carried only under close supervision by an properly licenced Person.
Open sights are a must. No need for a Scope, in fact they should not be used at this point. Scopes are for People with deteriorating Eyesight like older People or Shooters wishing to shoot over verry long distances with high powered Rifles.
Have Fun and always always point the muzzle of your Gun in a safe direction.
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* When the People fear the Government there is Tyranny, when the Government fears the people there is liberty.
* Studies have shown, Vegetarians are poor providers !
* We are told this is the Information age. Seems to me more like the missinfomation age !
* Most always the soft spoken ones are the most deceiving and Dangerous !
* The Law is no substitute for Morality !
Be safe and happy Trails !