Chrissa
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Though I realise many do not consider it a "real" gun (Nagant 1895 revolver) . Whatever - I am about to get my first gun-that-shoots-bullets after only ever having blackpowder reproductions for Civil War re-enacting. (Lamott, which I loved and which I'd love to have in "real" form, despite one nasty chain-fire, the lesson from which I learned was: Load your own weapon every single time; and a Colt Navy pistol.)
I am both excited and also in search of advice. The situation is:
I have a five-year-old. My ex-in-laws are Quakers (I am serious, bear with me, so to speak). There has been a fair bit of "gun fear" instilled in the boy. I want to instill gun knowledge and respect instead. We've been talking about the gun for a few months now, and he seems to feel free to ask questions, which is great. We have talked about "If you see a gun, don't touch it, and tell an adult", of course. We both find the Eddie the Eagle videos a bit... aesthetically tacky, though the message is good.
Any experience in this area you could share would be great. I am planning to get a lock, a box, and etc. But the gun will be here, and kids are curious, so...
I am both excited and also in search of advice. The situation is:
I have a five-year-old. My ex-in-laws are Quakers (I am serious, bear with me, so to speak). There has been a fair bit of "gun fear" instilled in the boy. I want to instill gun knowledge and respect instead. We've been talking about the gun for a few months now, and he seems to feel free to ask questions, which is great. We have talked about "If you see a gun, don't touch it, and tell an adult", of course. We both find the Eddie the Eagle videos a bit... aesthetically tacky, though the message is good.
Any experience in this area you could share would be great. I am planning to get a lock, a box, and etc. But the gun will be here, and kids are curious, so...