They can under adult supervision. This is the age to learn respect for, and how to handle a firearm.
I would be. He should have an adult teach him the proper and safe way to handle the gun along with the responsibility that goes with it.
the proper size
Under the supervision of a knowledgeable adult it would be OKAY.
It's up to your parents. But in most placed you must be 18 to purchase one.
You need to take this question up with the child's parents.
In most states you must be 18 years old
In most states you must be 18 years old
In most states, you just have to be 18 years old.
Start out with a pump gun, learn proper shooting positions and the value of aiming.
No records. Many people begin shooting as youngsters- have seen a 5 year old with a .22, shooting under supervision of his Dad.
If you are talking about Air Soft guns, 18 years old to buy one.
That decision is up to the parents. Is the child mature enough to use the gun with care. Do they know how to handle the gun safely. Do they know it's NOT a Toy. All these things should be considered.