Again, we're talking about devices that fire projectiles less than 500 feet a second versus high-powered rifles, which are in the 2,000 feet per second round. Of course the latter need to be treated much differently than the former. The use of air guns and pellet guns can teach a young person proper firearms safety so when they graduate as you did, Mr. Payne, to .22s, which can inflict real harm if used improperly.... I think this is the proper process.
On May 12th, 2015. See this statement in context.