I applaud your willingness to enter into the world of hunting and be able to share those times with friends & family especially your son, those times will soon become priceless, just you wait and see...I am glad I came across this site,I am getting ready to go hunting for the first time at 48, my son is very eager thanks to my father inlaw (avid hunter) I am looking for a 30/30 marlin so I can start shooting and get to know the rifle. If things go right next year I can be in the woods with my father in law and my son, hopefully this will be something that lasts for many years.