Comment: Hunter education is a must for someone using firearms. Starting off at a young age will help instill those safety points that must be used. My first gun was a .270 rifle. My Dad wanted me to go hunting at a young age and skipped right over the BB gun/.22 option. I was 6 years old. I can remember shooting with adult supervision a 44 magnum pistol to use for protection from bears about the same time. We lived in the bush, and being armed for bears was a must do.