Best BB Gun for Kids - A Straight Arrow

BB guns are a type of air gun designed to fire pellets that are small and spherical. BB gun pellets are usually small steel balls that are approximately 0.175 inches in diameter. They can have limited accuracy at times and, although there are BB guns designed specifically for children, it is always best that the child is supervised when using a BB gun and closely monitored.

BB guns do have skin-piercing capabilities with a potential velocity of 200 feet per second, it can even fracture bone. The BBs used in these guns can be made from lead or steel, and the guns themselves vary in style, design, and weight.

Before buying a BB gun for your child, make sure to go over all the safety procedures with them and explain the DOs and DON’Ts before allowing them to start shooting. BB guns for children are most often used for target practice and training.

Safety Tips

The following BB guns are all designed for younger, entry-level shooters, but you must keep all safety tips in mind:

Always use protective eye wear
Inspect your gun before shooting
Always keep the gun pointed away from animals and people
Always treat your gun as if it is already loaded
Scan your surroundings to look for potential danger
Find your target and scan around and behind it
Do not climb or jump when you are holding the gun
Do not shoot at metal objects or the BBs can ricochet
Respect other people’s property. Only shoot at the designated target
Always be sure there is adult supervision

1. [easyazon_link identifier=”B002LYA06M” locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Daisy Red Ryder Fun Kit Boxed[/easyazon_link]

The Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun has a classic style and design and features a solid wood stock and forearm with a lariat ring and leather thong. The Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun can shoot up to 195 yards and is a 1.77 caliber air gun. It is lightweight at around only two pounds, so it is easy for a child to handle, and it is lever cocking and spring air controlled. It features a cross bolt trigger block for safety.

Key Features:

Includes shooting glasses
Includes Daisy Precision Max BBs
Lever cocking and spring action
Adjustable rear sight

Price	Weight	Shot Capacity	Velocity	Ammunition Type	Caliber
Under $50.00	2.20 pounds	650 shots	350 fps	Daisy Precision Max BBs	.177 BB or 4.5 mm

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2. [easyazon_link identifier=”B0030NZ5UE” locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Ruger Explorer Youth Rifle (Black, Large)[/easyazon_link]

The Ruger Explorer Youth Rifle comes in black and is designed with a spring piston single stroke break barrel with an all-weather black composite. The Ruger Explorer can be used by children who are either left or right handed and includes a cheek piece for added comfort during use. It is also equipped with an automatic safety and a light frame and shorter overall length making it easy to handle.

Key Features:

All-weather composite black stock
Ambidextrous
Thumbhole stock
Vented cheek piece
Improved accuracy
Automatic safety and rubber recoil pad
Shorter length and more lightweight

Price	Weight	Shot Capacity	Velocity	Ammunition Type	Caliber
Under $70.00	4.45 lb	Single shot	495 fps	Pellet and lead ball	0.177 cal

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3. [easyazon_link identifier=”B001H8W80E” locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Crosman Raven Compact Break Barrel Rifle[/easyazon_link]

The Crosman Raven Compact Rifle is made from only high-quality materials and is the perfect size for smaller shooters. Every rifle is performance and quality tested, and Crosman maintains its reputation as the most trusted name in airsoft and airgun accessories and equipment. It is also all-weather and ambidextrous which means it resists corrosion and your child can easily handle it whether they are left or right handed.

Key Features:

Resistant to corrosion
Rugged and synthetic
Fully adjustable fiber optic sights
Dovetail grooves
One pump cocking force
Rifled steel
Cross bolt safety
Spring power source

Price	Weight	Shot Capacity	Velocity	Ammunition Type	Caliber
Under $70.00	5 lb	Single shot	600 fps	Pellets, BBs, round balls	0.177 caliber

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4. [easyazon_link identifier=”B000W32TN6″ locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Daisy Buck Model 105 Air Rifle[/easyazon_link]

The Daisy Buck Model is a Lever-cocking, spring air action BB rifle that is designed for children as young as ten years of age, with adult supervision. It is made with a stained solid wood stock and engraved solid wood stock with a steel barrel. It is lightweight and easier for younger children to handle and effectively learn how to shoot. It is the perfect BB gun for practicing and training by shooting at targets.

Key Features:

Lever action spring
TruGlo fiber optic front sight
Fixed rear sight
Engraved solid wood stock
Steel barrel
Lightweight

Price	Weight	Shot Capacity	Velocity	Ammunition Type	Caliber
Under $50.00	1.60 lb	400 shots	275 fps	BBs	0.177 BB

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5. [easyazon_link identifier=”B00CCY965W” locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Zombie Hunter Target Pack with Airsoft Pistol and Accessories[/easyazon_link]

The Zombie Hunter Airsoft Pistol is spring action with a twelve-round magazine and built in hop-up BB system. It comes with a zombie hunter target for practice and the BBs fall neatly into the collection tray for easy cleanup. It is constructed out of all metal parts and can fit into a real holster. It is ready to go for indoor and outdoor fun and could be a fun competition between friends to see who can hit the full-color target. The target also features a sticky gel that will help keep the BBs in place as you shoot and hunt for zombies.

Key Features:

Spring airsoft pistol
12-round magazine
Built-in hop-up BB system
Built with metal parts
Comes with BBs and a target for practice

Price	Weight	Shot Capacity	Velocity	Ammunition Type	Caliber
Under $30.00	0.9 lb	12 rounds	350 fps	BBs	6 mm

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Out of all the BB guns I have reviewed, I would go with the classic — The [easyazon_link identifier=”B001IB4SBM” locale=”US” tag=”astraightar0d-20″]Daisy Red Ryder Rifle[/easyazon_link]. It is the perfect size for a child and is easily handled and manageable when it comes to training and target practice. Again, with all BB guns, there should be adult supervision, protective eye wear, and open spaces in case of any ricochet for safety.