Being 8, she is definitely old enough to learn gun safety and proper shooting technique, which is paramount at a young age. I would let her be the judge of when you bring out the real guns. If you let it be her decision and don't pressure her into anything that may sour the feeling she has about it all right now, you should come out fine.

Sounds like you're doing a great job so far, congrats.

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Posted by Richard Castle

St. George, La.

Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:15 pm to tigah headache

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Sounds like you're doing a great job so far, congrats

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Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:18 pm to tigah headache

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I would let her be the judge of when you bring out the real guns. If you let it be her decision and don't pressure her into anything that may sour the feeling she has about it all right now, you should come out fine.

Thanks. I remember shooting my first handgun when I was about her age or a little older. The BB gun is a long gun though, so it is a little different. She was also eyeing the gun case at Wal-Mart. Might give me an excuse to buy a 10/22 or a little Marlin.

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Posted by DonChowder

Sonoma County

Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 8/4/16 at 2:19 pm to tigah headache

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Being 8, she is definitely old enough to learn gun safety and proper shooting technique, which is paramount at a young age.

This. I started with proper safety with my boy when he was 5 and got a red ryder. He's 15 now and one of the safest gun handlers around. I've seen him correct my friends when we're out plinking. Kinda makes me proud.

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