Originally Posted by pete53
kids are small ,kids have small skinny little arms at a early age around 8 years of age. i started with a 410 ,my son started with a 410 and my grandson will too. yes a 410 might be better in the hands of a expert but when your young and little recoil can be nasty but if kids can go with and you let them take the easier shots . >you will never beat the smile from a young little hunter when he or she shoots their first bird , squirrel or breaks that clay pigeon.

Very well said....but be sure to have their ears stuffed.....I can't stress enough the effects of noise.