Thinking of getting this for my 6 year old. He will undoubtedly use it to shoot his 4 year old brother. Will it hurt, and/or take an eye out?
1069079
It's a good hit, but not really painful - but I would be cautious around the eyes just because anything hiring there could hurt.
1069080
It does pack a bit of punch, it may sting a bit when hit on bare skin. As for eyes I would advise you show him to never shoot in the direction of face as it will/may cause damage. I believe the age for this toy is 8yrs+
1122643
He would love it but make sure it comes with regular sights in addition to the scope. Scope will NOT stay set without a "scope stop" to keep it from moving when shot. Sold seperately but is 100% necessary if the scope is to stay zeroed in. Gamo sells them on their site or maybe available from Amazon. Other than that $20 add on it is a good little gun and my son has enjoyed.http://www.gamousa.com/category.aspx?catID=2
1143324
Yes! My husband says it's not too bad as long as you aren't weak. I can do it, but my 7YO son could not. Really glad I also got a cheap Crossman pistol for him so he can actually shoot. UPDATE: It is much easier to grip the front of the slide as the manufacturer or someone suggested in the product description. I didn't see that earlier. For some reason the slide doesn't always complete it's movement when I cock the pistol, but it never gives my husband trouble. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or just weak.
724522
I suppose, it depends on the six yr old, and even the parent... It's kind of big, the cocking action takes a bit of an effort, the power of the gun could seem considerable. I wouldn't have given it to my 10 yr-old at 6, but that's just me...
1636254
You may need to load it for the Toddler aged NERF enthusiast. Definitely they will be able to shoot it. The Maverick is a good one for them to grow into!
24452
Its not bad, I gave it to my 7 yr old daughter however my 5 yr old can shoot it. It has some power to it as well, my wife sent an arrow through our metal shed...
80282
Yes, but not recommended! At all.....youd have to be really close and shoot it a few times.
799131
Thankfully, I have not had the need to shoot someone with it. I believe the small "bullet" could pierce through skin, if the person gets shot at close range. So, It has enough power to hurt, but its not as powerful as a real gun. I would say yes, it can be powerful enough to be used as self defense but don't go out there thinking you can go against someone with a real fire arm. I hope this helps you.
2220385
My chld is younger and really enjoys it. She's not strong enough to use it for very long at one time. Neighborhood kids in that age group like to stop by when they see my child shooting it, and ask if they can have a few turns shooting it. They all seem to enjoy it. I'd say go for it!
1053756
The kids here are ages 8 to 15 , the youngest said if it hits you in the arm from close up it hurts , if it hits you in neck from close you'll want to quit game. All other shots you notice but not enough to stop playing. (The 8 year old is very small child.) All kids agree that it is one of the best airsoft pistols we own. Good luck. :-)
652210
Plenty of force. Can shoot 30 feet with pretty good force. Arrows are firm foam (nerf) so won't hurt a child unless accidentally hit in face up close. Yes can hit cans over from 15-20 feet. My 5 year old son and I put glasses on and chase each other around the house. Even a hit to head doesn't hurt. Great fun.
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.
294962
This is definitely not a toy. The bolt fires at a high velocity, and would likely kill a person. It can easily penetrate a piece of 1/4 inch plywood from 15 feet. In a word it is 'dangerous'. Much more dangerous than a BB or pellet gun. It would be irresponsible to give this as a gift to a child.
1971079
Unless your skins like a newborns butt, no it wont hurt it. I've shot my own hand at 12" several times and also some friends at 12" to 18". I love the gizmo and it does just as advetised.. And, NO its not hard to aim.. I shoot from the hip "so to speak" at 12" to 24" and it gets em nearly every time..Five stars from me..
2196754
No, its not bad at all; however, if a person had to hold the trigger down for an extended time period ( half hour? ) I suppose fatigue in the fingers may be noticed. It does require constant pressure. A button to lock the trigger on would be nice.
1143323
For a fully functional male adult, no. But for my 6 year old nephew, he couldn't come close. (was just letting him target practice under supervision) It takes a decent amount of force, but should be no issue for a teen and up. Cocking the slide over and over again doesn't tire me out at all.
307191
They're not sharp, but they are long and thin so could be swallowed by a younger child. The rate of fire is fairly low and it doesn't shoot with particular force so you'd have to be point blank in the eye to do damage.