^^^ good idea; the main thing w/kids is to "have fun"; i wouldn't go TOO hard core on the safety thing tbh - YES, of course, it's important, but on the first time out, control/limit ammo, keep the barrel down-range, and let it ride ... the other thing i've learned w/kids is -- when they're done, pack it up & go on in ... if he catches on real quick, kids generally love "competition" esp if there's a prize related to it -- challenge him to shoot closest to target & put some money on the line LOL ... my girls loved stealing money out of my pocket - and of course, if they shot good, i'd pump 'em up pretty good ... but, have fun, man - these are memories you're making w/him ...