[Mike80911]

I was about 9 also. My father said he wanted to get the curiosity of the guns out of my system. I learned at an early age that they were not toys and having them around the house became routine. He always secured them when not in use but even if he had left one out which he never did I do not think I would have touched it. Hunting and target shooting with my dad will be life long memories. I have done the same with both of my sons since about the same age and they have the same respect for guns that I had growing up. They love to go to the range and I love to take them. Just do not post any pictures of it on facebook or they might try to take your children away.