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My gun lessons started before I could ride a bike.
Same here. First with a bb gun and later with a .22 lr rifle, which I still have. I started my own kids out when they were in cub scouts.
From my perspective - and yours may be different - I think they need to learn as early as possible that the things have to be treated with great respect.
It ain't about the shootin'. It's about the safety training.