can a 12 year old have a bb or airsoft gun?

Answer 1

Since I actually did loose the sight in my left eye to a BB, I feel I can answer this with authority.
The short answer is yes.
I was 4 y.o. when a boy was maliciously (intending to do harm) shooting at my older brother. My brother ducked and I got hit in the left eye. Here's the thing--the kid was a thug and used the gun as a weapon. As a matter of fact the entire family were a bunch of thugs--(when my mother tried to talk to his mother about it she responded "if you weren't 8 months pregnant I'd kick your a** right now"--for blaming her son)
I am female, but hunted with my dad--we all had shotguns, BB guns or rifles---we all also respected that these are not toys. Teaching a child respect is the main key in these decisions--My husband and I purchased a "red rider" (thanks 'A Christmas Story') BB gun for our son when he was about 8--he was a natural shot--but never aimed at anything other than the target.
It is ultimately the decision of the parents what level of responsibility they feel their child can handle.
Also--I would highly recommend a gun safety class--usually run by your state Department of Natural resources--

Answer 2

yea i hav a airsoft gun and im 12. i go outside with it and the cops drive by and wave at me. lol n dont listen 2 the ppl that say u can go blind...wear eye protection

Answer 3

i'm a girl and my dad bought me my first bb gun at age 9. Loads of fun and helped me release my stress. I suggest you just sit down w/ your son/daughter and explain how you bought it for other purposes than violence, let the boy/girl shoot at bottles, cans, plush toys, but nothing living. It could become a great hobby for them and will help them side away from drugs.

Answer 4

Legally? I dunno ... depends on laws of your state.

Practically? Yes, but they MUST be taught gun safety by experienced shooter ... AND supervised in using it, at least until they're truly habituated to using it responsibly. Done that way, it's good maturing experience: learn how to use "tools", not just "toys".

BB gun is NOT a toy ... can literally "put an eye out" ... 'nuff said?

Answer 5

I got my BB gun when I was 10. I always used it for target practice or to shoot my brother...hey, he shot me too. Emphasize it is never, never to be aimed at a living creature, unless it's my brother.

Answer 6

Are you that 12 year old one?

Don't you know you can blind people with that? It's NOT A TOY!
Go find a different hobby.

Answer 7

Of course they can...
Good age to learn proper gun use & safety..

Answer 8

With proper supervision, children can have just about anything.

With proper supervision.

Answer 9

yea....as long as u supervise them so they won't do anything stupid