Oh, for goodness sakes! What's with everyone and courses?? I got my first .22 rifle when I was 6 years old. I learned to shoot with my dad. Everyone needs to relax...I'll tell you what you do.
Go out somewhere (range or otherwise), and give her a "run-down." Show her how the gun works, what it is, and how to shoot it. Let her shoot. She will get the hang of it. Are you guys worried she is going to play with it while he is gone and shoot herself? "Oh I got it, DON'T tell her how to use and let something bad happen that she can't prevent." That's silly.
If the worst case scenario happens and there is a situation, at least she'll have a chance at defending herself. Ok, she might not hit the guy 8 out of 10 times. So what? At least she'll have a chance!:banghead:
Go out somewhere (range or otherwise), and give her a "run-down." Show her how the gun works, what it is, and how to shoot it. Let her shoot. She will get the hang of it. Are you guys worried she is going to play with it while he is gone and shoot herself? "Oh I got it, DON'T tell her how to use and let something bad happen that she can't prevent." That's silly.
If the worst case scenario happens and there is a situation, at least she'll have a chance at defending herself. Ok, she might not hit the guy 8 out of 10 times. So what? At least she'll have a chance!:banghead: