good shotgun for a 14 yr old? : Othor Games

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:24 am

my grandpa wants to send me the 20gauge bolt action Mossberg http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/4853211022/9663762/7471c7f77a726b01f98fa2ee04b7dab3.jpg looks a little like this. Is this a good gun for a teenager? http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/4853211022/9663762/05e22c8eb8907c5c04918da857d1cd82.jpg http://picturearchive.gunauction.com/4853211022/9663762/6f92354dd733c5ecb53a431d0b686aec.jpg

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:40 pm

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.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:01 am

I don't know if a 14 year old should be allowed to own a shotgun, and I'm saying this as a reformed 14 year old myself.

Is owning a gun at 14 even legal? No, I believe that you need to be 18. Or maybe that's just to buy them.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:36 am

Why wouldn't it be? If a teenager's being given a gun, it's probably best to start with something that's single-shot.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:49 am

Why wouldn't it be? If a teenager's being given a gun, it's probably best to start with something that's single-shot.

How about a BB gun?

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:33 am

Or Nerf. They still make Nerf, right?

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:55 am

This: http://thenerfwars.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nerf_shotgun203.jpg

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:29 am

How about a BB gun?

Maybe he's already had a BB gun

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I had a single-shot .22 rifle when I was 11 years old :shrug:

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» Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:40 am

I've hunted with a 20 gauge around that age and it's not bad at all. If you (are you the teen we are talking about here?) have shot before, then it won't be much of a surprise. A 20 has very light recoil, and it is great for hunting rabbits, because the lower power means that it won't obliterate the meat.

Of course, before setting your hands on any gun, go to your local range and take a class on gun safety.

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:52 pm

Past time for Americans. And here we get to sit outside our houses.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:30 am

I remember being 14 and wanting a shotgun, and if I had pushed hard enough my mother may have even bought me one as she seems to like them and used to go to a gun range in her youth, apparently. Of course gun intimidated me a whole lot back then so nothing ever came of it.

If I were to get a shotgun now, however it would probably be a Remington 870 because why not?

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:30 am

I've hunted with a 20 gauge around that age and it's not bad at all. If you (are you the teen we are talking about here?) have shot before, then it won't be much of a surprise. A 20 has very light recoil, and it is great for hunting rabbits, because the lower power means that it won't obliterate the meat.

Of course, before setting your hands on any gun, go to your local range and take a class on gun safety.

yes my grandpa wants to send it to me.and i have a FOID card and everything I've been through training courses. This particular gun has a very light recoil. and please don't give me the [censored] about how i shouldn't own a gun. Don't like it? don't post.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:02 am

I've hunted with a 20 gauge around that age and it's not bad at all. If you (are you the teen we are talking about here?) have shot before, then it won't be much of a surprise. A 20 has very light recoil, and it is great for hunting rabbits, because the lower power means that it won't obliterate the meat.

Of course, before setting your hands on any gun, go to your local range and take a class on gun safety.

lol he said hunting rabbits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiEUDzIrEQE

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:04 pm

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/sepavo/sepavo1103/sepavo110300458/9188413-a-hand-shaped-like-a-gun.jpg would be more appropriate.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:52 am

.410 is as easy as it gets in shotguns, and is a great gun for young people. Light, very little recoil (so they won't develop a flinch), and just an all around fun gun.

Edit.

After a re-read it looks like you aren't buying. If you're wanting a gun, you should be able to handle a 20 gauge. Have you ever shot a gun though? It's not a good idea to just pick one up randomly one day.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:02 am

Why wouldn't it be? If a teenager's being given a gun, it's probably best to start with something that's single-shot.

Oh, it's bolt action and has a 3 round magazine.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:57 am

I shoot all the time, this will be the first gun that I actually own.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:31 am

I'm all for young people having guns, but I'd at least start with something smaller even if you've been through training courses. That is, unless you already have something smaller.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:43 am

I can only imagine the padlock incoming.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:26 am

I'm all for young people having guns, but I'd at least start with something smaller even if you've been through training courses. That is, unless you already have something smaller.

My dad has a .22 he lets me shoot. I hunt rabbits, small game, etc...

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:17 am

Yes, Mossberg makes a very good product. 20ga makes sense as well. Bolt action shotguns can be fun, but if you plan on shooting clays, hunting bird/squirrel/rabbit, then you may want to consider a pump action (Both Remmington and Mossberg both make very affordable and reliable models). Just make sure you've been taught how to safely handle what you get and use common sense.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 7:32 am

I think he is too young to be using a gun at that age.

And a shotgun

:hubbahubba:

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:47 am

Yes, Mossberg makes a very good product. 20ga makes sense as well. Bolt action shotguns can be fun, but if you plan on shooting clays, hunting bird/squirrel/rabbit, then you may want to consider a pump action (Both Remmington and Mossberg both make very affordable and reliable models). Just make sure you've been taught how to safely handle what you get and use common sense.

I'm very familiar with this particular model, my gpa made me clean it for about 2 hours before he decided I was worthy. Edit: I can work the bolt pretty fast, almost as fast as with using a pump.

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:36 am

I shoot all the time, this will be the first gun that I actually own.

I was given a similar 20 gauge shotgun at roughly around the same age and it worked out perfectly. If it were a 12 gauge I'd possibly reconsider, but a 20 gauge doesn't have nearly as much kick to it.

Heck my younger brother (who is around your age now) has a 20 guage pump action himself.

I think he is too young to be using a gun at that age.

Its a perfectly acceptable age. Hunter and gun safety training courses usually start around 12 years old in any case.

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:08 pm

I was given a similar 20 gauge shotgun at roughly around the same age and it worked out perfectly. If it were a 12 gauge I'd possible reconsider, but a 20 gauge doesn't have nearly as much kick to it.

Heck my younger brother (who is around your age now) has a 20 guage pump action himself.

Yeah i shoot my dads 12 gauge, but i cant handle the slugs, if I want to shoot bullets i will get a rifle.