punkin - Got the teeshirt. When I was about the age of your son I wanted my own car. I did not want to use my parents car or truck.

Get him the long gun. He will come back later for the short guns. You said he is not the most patient hunter in the neighborhood. Go long gun for now. Did the same deal with my son. He now uses a 6.5 JDJ and is working up a 300 Whisper.