Ruger 10/22
That Thompson Center single-shot looks like a sweet little gun for a youngster.
My son bought my grand daughter a Cricket single shot .22 rifle as her first firearm in July of last year. She was five months old at the time...
Great rifle. I wouldn't choose a self-loader for a first rifle though. Especially one that won't hold open after the last shot.
For his ninth Christmas my son got a Marlin bolt rifle. He is 21 now and uses those learned skills with his '06 Savage. My friends have always been impressed with his gun safety and marksmanship.
Yep, dad is proud about that.