What is the appropriate age for thes guns?
211871
Personally, at least 12. Older teenagers and even college age use them too. Some responsibility is required as can be dangerous. This is a very powerful airsoft rifle. Also, replacing/charging the battery requires some amount of strength.
211872
I'm a protective parent, and my kid started using these at 12-13 and they were fine. My son is pretty responsible.
356383
That depends on the parent and the child, some children are more mature, I had my first red Ryder at 6 but then I had my first shotgun at 12. It's all about safety and if the child is mature and responsible enough to be safe.
1660188
My six year old has trouble pulling the trigger back to shoot this. Hope this helps.
1599075
The manufacturer states that it's recommended for ages 6 and above. I'd agree with their assessment--the darts would obviously be a choking hazard for kids younger than three, and a six-year-old would probably understand and comply with instructions not to shoot at other living things.
1048013
I would say ages 6-10. anyone older would get bored with them real quick. For older kids I would recommend any RC tanks that shoot the Airsoft pellets. they do not shoot hard enough to hurt anyone.
592648
Start with a pistol and make sure you educate your child on firearm safety.
548069
My son has had this gun for awhile and it is still in perfect shape. It is hard to load with the scope on. It works very well. As with any personal item you must take care of it. Example if you are going to give this to a child between the ages of 8-12 then dropping it and mishandling it may cause it to get damaged.
1786745
Its good for adult hands. Just a gun for small children considering the rubber bullets it shoots.
738463
I would think anywhere from 2 to 10 years of age. The sticks are quite small but the goals work for just about any age.
299991
NO it is not a real gun, But it shots BBs with compessed air (c02), so you need to handle it as one. IF HE NEEDS A TOY AT 16, DO NOT BUY HIM THIS, IT WILL ONLY GET HIM IN TROUBLE
2137790
My 6 year old and I each have one. They are great. You can turn off the airsoft function and keep the pellets in a safe place to be used under supervision. They are fine in the house, but they are much more fun outside. It's not a bob gun that can pierce skin. Just use common sense and be a parent and your kid will love you for this toy.
2028267
It was for me...I'm 40...LOL. My son is 13 and he plays with it sometimes. We have nerf wars in the house.
2246360
Depends on age and if you taught them right?? It's not a starter gun more of a killing gun birds or any small critter.
238649
I would say it is OK for beginners, if you mean a child old enough to be a little responsible. Short of shooting someone in the face it isn't powerful enough to do damage. It is full auto, so it can put out a lot of pellets- my son is not allowed to load or use it inside the house, it is an outside only toy.
1982803
I care because I'm not interested in buying a nerf gun that's meant for an 8 or 12 year old for my 4-year old child. Answers like yours aren't very helpful.
2066751
Hi Laurie. From ages 10-15 for both boys and girls..... into the teen years it is more dependent on how long their draw length becomes due to growth (longer the arms=longer draw length). Notables: You need to add a nock and adjust sights for the shooter. For a small framed female adult, this could be a good starter tartget bow as well. 2 thumbs up from 2JBs.
1950103
I would say for younger as well but I'm saying yes to a beginning 12 yr old because my son still has a little bit of a tough time pulling back the strings to shoot. He is 12 and loves his