if he`s a good common sense kid turn him loose ,shotguns 1st and 22 `s. mine got to use my 4x4 truck and guns at 12 years of age but he was raised in the country ,country kids learn life much earlier because they have to work as a man or lady,so common sense and respect is learned . i never sugar coated my kids and my dad never did either you got slap for doing wrong or your butt kicked . my wife now Grandma is a sweet lady but if those grandkids get out of line she let`s them have it and those grandkids love her dearly .
