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I posted this here do to folks never know what the gun laws are. Quick Highlites are:Age 14 to 20 can handle a pistol under the supervision of pistol permit holder of firearm being fired. On there 21st birthday they need to get there own pistol permit and no longer allowed to shoot.Age 12 and over are able to handle a shotgun, rifle, Black Powder and including air and spring loaded guns (BB guns). Under 12 years of age are Not.
Quote from: OneXBigTom on July 31, 2012, 09:55:25 AMI posted this here do to folks never know what the gun laws are. Quick Highlites are:Age 14 to 20 can handle a pistol under the supervision of pistol permit holder of firearm being fired. On there 21st birthday they need to get there own pistol permit and no longer allowed to shoot.Age 12 and over are able to handle a shotgun, rifle, Black Powder and including air and spring loaded guns (BB guns). Under 12 years of age are Not.If I am reading 7-d right, can't kids under 12 shoot BB guns and air rifles (with adult supervision) since the propelling force isn't powder?7-d. Possession, at an indoor or outdoor shooting range for the purpose of loading and firing, of a rifle, pistol or shotgun, the propelling force of which may be either air, compressed gas or springs, by a person under twelve years of age, under the immediate supervision, guidance and instruction of (a) a duly commissioned officer of the United States army, navy, marine corps or coast guard, or of the national guard of the state of New York; or (b) a duly qualified adult citizen of the United States who has been granted a certificate as an instructor in small arms practice issued by the United States army, navy or marine corps, or by the adjutant general of this state, or by the national rifle association of America, a not-for-profit corporation duly organized under the laws of this state; or (c) a parent, guardian, or a person over the age of eighteen designated in writing by such parent or guardian who shall have a certificate of qualification in responsible hunting, including safety, ethics, and landowner relations-hunter relations, issued or honored by the department of environmental conservation.Thanks, GooseCommander
Ron can you sticky this for us so folks can find it easy for reference?
Whats the legal age for a child to shoot? dont think there is one..