So I decided today was the day to start teaching my oldest about gun safety. I kept it simple, placing an unloaded (double checked) revolver on the bed and calling her in to go over it. Her mind wasn't blown when she saw it, 4 year-olds these days know a lot more than we give them credit for. We went over how to deal with finding a gun (don't touch, find an adult), what a gun can do (seriously maim or kill someone, something that she noticeably understood when I rattled off what could happen if she played with it and killed her brother or sister, or any other family member), and then I asked her if she had any questions. Being a typical 4 year-old, the conversation invariably strayed off topic after that. Then I told her since I was there, she would be allowed to handle the weapon. Asked her to check and make sure the weapon wasn't loaded, showing her how to do it safely, then allowed her to hold it. She held it, gave it back, and I let her go. I plan to have more of these "encounters" to further demystify firearms to her.
But of course, before she left, she asked if she could have a pink gun one day.
But of course, before she left, she asked if she could have a pink gun one day.
"Responsibility to the responsible"
Ben
Newark, DE
