I learned to shoot a handgun with a Ruger single six. A single action 22 revolver is a great way to learn the fundementals. It is fun and easy to shoot well. It is also easy for a young shooter to be safe.
I think a lever action rifle is hard to beat for teaching riflery. Again, it is easy to shoot, fun to shoot, and the exposed hammer makes it intuitive for a young shooter to understand what is going on.
I think a lever action rifle is hard to beat for teaching riflery. Again, it is easy to shoot, fun to shoot, and the exposed hammer makes it intuitive for a young shooter to understand what is going on.