good shotgun for a 14 yr old? : Othor Games

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:57 am

For the record; I never hunt, but I've been shooting for a little over 10 years now. My dad and I have a very large collection these days.

That being said, Mossberg always makes a good product, and for your use, this will probably be fine. A low capacity weapon with a (relatively) low power cartridge is great for people your age.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:30 am

Kids with guns. It can never* go wrong!

* Results may vary

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:20 am

Kids with guns. It can never* go wrong!

* Results may vary

better get the tarp that comment was dripping with sarcasm! I have made it fairly clear that I know how to use firearms. Now please if you have any recommendations on as to what load i should use, or what brand i should get you are more than welcome to comment.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:22 am

better get the tarp that comment was dripping with sarcasm!

Eh, he has a point. If someone isn't trained properly they can (and, more than likely, will) seriously injure someone.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:18 am

Personally, for a pump shotgun, I prefer the Rem 870 for the simplicity of design and the large number of upgrades and aftermarket parts available. I'm pretty sure a 20ga version is available as well. Remmington makes their shotguns a little heavier than other comparable shotguns, but that's not always a bad thing. Either way, enjoy your gift and good hunting, Autumn's almost here.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:14 am

Yeah i shoot my dads 12 gauge, but i cant handle the slugs

Which is perfectly reasonable. I was only able a couple years ago myself to become fully comfortable with the use of a 12 guage. Now I can use it consistently with no problem.

Eh, he has a point. If someone isn't trained properly they can (and, more than likely, will) seriously injure someone.

Which goes for anyone. If a kid that age is well trained and able to use it correctly with advlt supervision, then there is no reason not to.

Many advlts would be much more dangerous and inexperienced.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:07 am

Why the hell would a 14 year old need a shotgun?

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:09 pm

Why the hell would a 14 year old need a shotgun?

For hunting.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:55 am

Why the hell would a 14 year old need a shotgun?

Another question is "Why is a 14 year old asking an internet gaming forum what shotgun he should get?"

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:12 am

You could always go to the local supermarket if you're hungry

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:21 am

You could always go to the local supermarket if you're hungry

Hunting isn't just for food, you know.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:48 am

Another question is "Why is a 14 year old asking an internet gaming forum what shotgun he should get?"

Because I have seen this forum and it seems like a lot of the people here have experience with firearms.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:59 am

Hahaha, guns being good for teenagers. Oh you so crazy. I don't even think they're good for advlts, but whatever. Guess people love bullets or something.

Why would guns not be good for teenagers? How else would one learn to be responsible with a gun? I shot my first gun before I was 10. You can go through gun safety training for your hunting license at 13.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:36 am

Would you happen to live in the South?

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:32 am

Would you happen to live in the South?

Nope, north western Illinois.

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:30 pm

Would you happen to live in the South?

If you call North-West Illinois "The South".

I, however, do live in the south and have never so much as held a gun. Take that, stereotypes!

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:33 pm

Why the hell would a 14 year old need a shotgun?

Hunting, trap shooting, or simply to own one.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:42 am

Hunting, trap shooting, or simply to own one.

Forgot zombies.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:12 am

Hunting, trap shooting, or simply to own one.

people that own guns to feel cool shouldn't own guns lol.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:17 am

Another question is "Why is a 14 year old asking an internet gaming forum what shotgun he should get?"

Everyone likes to talk about their hobbies, especially with a nice present coming up.

But naturally if you post in this forum you will get comments about kids and guns. That is entirely predictable. Don't get too mad about people posting such comments, just ignore them. Otherwise it will become a flame war.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:42 am

Closed for now.

Sorry guys. we are never happy with gun threads and when it involves ownership by a 14 year old it isn't suitable for these forums. I will speak to the other mods and if they deem it acceptable it can be re-opened.