[jyl]

I was taught on a .22LR bolt action single shot. My dad handed me a round, signaled me to chamber, aim, fire, eject. Then I waited for him to hand me the next round. Let him make sure I was being safe, deliberate, accurate. I still have that rifle, a Remington, and will use it to teach my kids. I would think you could buy a single-shot 22 rifle, used, for peanuts.