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I remember sneaking my first air rifle into the house! What a hammering I got, lol

But the lessons I learned with an air rifle stood me in good stead for my whole life.

i used to love shootin tin cans and the back of the shed door when young

if supervised i dnt see no problems

with PROPER training the use of an air weapon can be rewarding,
air weapons are an olympic discipline.......
it takes great skill to hit the head of a pin(thats the size of an air-rifle bullseye ) at 10 metres STANDING!!

Bob

Phew ... OH is dead against guns , he hit the roof !!
My Mums family were all brought up with guns . So I,m once again in the middle LOL..
Thank you to everyone who has replied so far.
As I understand it the law says that anyone over 14 can buy and own an air gun , no license is required .
I know for a fact that you can double spring an air rifle .
But I also think that if my son is so intent on learning how to shoot , then he should be allowed to but just like his first 50 cc bike , learn how to do it responsibly ..
:))) Kim

Hi Kim,

I would say you know your son and how responsible he is better than anyone else.

If he's going to learn how to use it properly and under supervision as you've described, then I would say yes I would definitely let mine (when they're 16)

But not surprised he was in for it for buying it without permission :o)

Lots of love,

Maria x

Being in the middle Kim, now i have a degree in that!!

Caz xxxxx

I think if they are supervised it will be fine.

But..........................*whispers.....I shot my brother with one when I was about 13:((((

Him holding the target while I aimed at it was probably not the best idea we ever had.

He was only bruised thank goodness, but boy were we in trouble.

Hello, my friend Kim.

My answer is - no.

lots of people think 'evil' and 'trouble' as soon as a gun of any description is mentioned.

The fact is that just because someone owns one doesn't mean that they are going to misuse it....after all, there are numerous analogies.

Ive owned firearms all my life, competed at a high level, travelled all over the world to use them....and never encountered the slightest urge to go postal!

no way hosay

Hi ya Kitty , Broggy , Caz an Marion... Just had a phone call from the local air gun league in our area . The person I spoke to was brilliant !! they have a meet tonight to train learners , they supply the guns and shoot at bell targets with proper air guns .. and meet fortnightly at a British Leagon Club, the competition season starts later in the year ..
Son is going ...:))))))))
PS their best marks person is a young lady aged 18.
Not on here much just lately (stuff happening) , but just a huge Thank you ..
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kim

Kim,
I would say as long as you have a responsible attitude towards his shooting and he learrns properly it should be OK. you know your son best. atleast he didn't buy it an not tell you.

A few years ago our cat we had then we shot by an air rifle by kids in the garden over the back of our house. We reported it to the police, they came to see us and asked what we wanted them to do about it. I told them to give them a warning and tell them to use it in the proper place. We never had any more trouble.

when we were kids in the 50s all the boys had air pistols and we often had little blue bruises on our legs where they shot at us!!! Didn't half sting. at that age (15/16) you don't see the danger.

I am sure he will be fine. If you stop him he may go behind your back next time.

ann
Glos

I am appalled by what I am reading on here.

Ok to own a gun if your are a good boy and don't shoot at the neighbours windows?

NO NO NO.

If you are serious, then join a proper recognized gun club, but no guns in the home.

why no guns in the home Peter?

I have numerous....and had them whilst my kids were growing up...?

What is the problem with that?

I have never been ablle to understand hoplophobia.

Newby - my entire being says NO NO NO NO

My son bought such a thing, without the approval or knowledge of us, his parents.

As soon as we knew, the said "thing" was jettisoned into the River Trent pdq and there is now lies, rusting for eternity.

It aint your kid that's the problem love, it's the rest of them.

You OK - long time no speak.??
jac

Sorry Kim. I would not. I lives beside a girl who lost her eye.

guns by themselves do not harm people, or animals,its the idiots with their hands on the trigger.......
if the shooter is trained responsibly there is absolutely NO harm in having an air weapon( or otherwise) at home.
the Bisley national championships are next month......I will be there.......hope fully coming home with a trophy or two.......

my grandaughter aged 21 shoots a PCP air rifle.......the club she shoots at are peed off with her, because she shoots well but does'nt train methodically

she has aspirations of of becoming a game warden in South
Africa....(coupled with a Bsc Hons , in animal management),
Bob

My father bought me an air rifle when I was 16.
He taught me how to use it responsibly
(he was an Ex army marksman who competed in army competitions)
I went on to own .22 rifles and shotguns,
and used every type of gun imaginable whilst in the Army myself.
Still use guns on the farm.
Nothing evil about guns - just how you use them!

xxxx mick

If any young person is around guns they need to be taught gun safety...Knowing you live in the country I would say yes teach him how to use it and be watchful. He will play with his mates air rifles anyway, so may as well install some good sense and knowledge of firearms...

i agree with the others if your taught how to use them and respect them and be responsible with them.

my dad always had an airrifle and taught me and my brother how to use it.

i would suggest you let him join a local club, my dad did archery as well and they can be quite dangerous but if your taught to respect these items and lock them away etc when not in use i cant see the problem