I never suggest getting a semi auto for a someone's, especially a minor, first firearm whether it be a shotgun, rifle pistol otherwise suggest a cheaper auto loader.
Id suggest at least 3 to 5 years getting used to handling, loading a firearm and demonstrating safe handling first but im old school.
i cringe whenever i see obvious first time firearm owners handling, glocks, ar's ak's in cabelas firearms counter and their sales people are just as bad.
