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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 bapple

Capital City

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 8/4/16 at 3:25 pm to TU Rob

Sounds like you're doing a good job as a dad by preparing her and exposing her to the real world by teaching her the fundamentals of gun safety. Good on you for that!

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Might give me an excuse to buy a 10/22 or a little Marlin.

I would probably avoid buying her something she would outgrow. You can find a smaller Ruger 10/22 that you both could enjoy for years. If you get a tiny single shot rifle it will be worthless when she grows. Just some food for thought...

Good on you for instilling in another female to not become a victim!

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Posted by cdaniel76

Covington, LA

Member since Feb 2008

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Posted on 8/4/16 at 4:36 pm to TU Rob

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Might give me an excuse to buy a 10/22 or a little Marlin.

Either of those would be a perfect starter gun for a kid that age. I personally prefer to teach firearms safety and techniques on a rifle first. Pistols offer too much mobility and a kid in learning could easily muzzle sweep you, theirself or anyone around. Plus a pistol, even a 22, has more recoil than a rifle and can slip out of their hand and hit their face.

Just my $0.02 as a shooter, father and NRA Range Safety Officer.

In any case, you seem to be doing a wonderful job raising a kid who will appreciate the outdoors. Mega props to you, sir!