I have two kids that are still in the training stages. My daughter who suddenly took an interest two years ago is 10 now. She's in her second season of learning to shoot; after the way she handled the gun and herself this past weekend she will be allowed to shoot more frequently.
My son is 7 now but started with a BB gun at 5. He is really good with the safety aspect and is still in the "safety training" stages with me. He was allowed to shoot cripples this past weekend on the water. I find though he still to young to just hand the gun too and trust for his and everyone else's safety.
They are both shooting a crack barrel 410 #4-shot. The shells are pricey and difficult to find but I think a 20ga would be too much. Overall in my opinion after what I am learning somewhere around age 8 for me would be a safe bet, but that's just my kids.
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