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[oneshooter]

24. I recieved my first real firearm. a 22cal RF Remington bolt action rifle

When I was eight. I still have it. I have a small collection of firearms ranging from original Revolutionary War flint muskets to a 50 BMG caliber bolt action rifle. Parts of my collection are pass downs from family. A Colt New service revolver (1907) and a Winchester M92 rifle (1911), both in the same caliber 38 Winchester (AKA 38/40 Winchester). That my Grandfather used as a Volunteer Deputy Sheriff in Quitman County Mississippi. These 2 will not be separated. There is also a cased Sharps rifle in 45-90 that was passed to me from my Dad, he received it from his Father, and he received it from his Father.
My will declares what each of my 3 sons will receive upon my final sleep. Those weapons that are not accounted for this way will be sold in my, and my Loving Wife's later years. Each son will receive a 600# safe to place these treasures into for safe keeping.

Giving your children a firearm as a gift does several things. It is a continuation of a hobby, it is a continuation of the Family. It is a passing on of something that has a direct line to Family long gone and only known from pictures.