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
You need to take this question up with the child's parents.
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.
In most states you must be 18 years old
In most states you must be 18 years old
No records. Many people begin shooting as youngsters- have seen a 5 year old with a .22, shooting under supervision of his Dad.
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.
In the U.S. an 8 year old cannot legally purchase a firearm, but, at least in most states, there is no age restriction for temporary possession for legal activities such as hunting or target shooting. Some gun ranges and shooting organizations only allow people 12 or older to shoot.
If you are talking about Air Soft guns, 18 years old to buy one.