Thread: Rabbit hunting with 10/22

Hi all. I have been shooting rabbit around my block for a few years with my ruger 10/22. My kids are now showing interest to come along and I am not liking the idea of a semi auto around kids and or dog. I really like my rifle so I would like to know if there is a safer way to use a 10/22 around kids and dog? (Not letting the kids use the rifle). Can a ruger 10/22 be used like a bolt action somehow? The only thing I can think is to load only 1 bullet and make it a single shot. Any ideas? How do people use their semi automatic after a kill? Drop the mag and empty the chamber before to proceed?
Many thanks.