i started at 15, well i had a gun when i was 12 but never really into it i think i twas to young,Now its all i do now at 17... i love it,though i have nevertryed Ferrits, i have had Gun exp and chasing(dogs) last sunday that i enjoyed.Im looking into getting a lurch for chasing,I have support of my dad because thats who i go hunting with but with split parents mam isnt a fan,but i still bring the rabbits/phesents home....She disapoves of me getting another dog as we have a colly but guess what im still getting one lol shel come over when i bring a pup in