The background is this. A few nights ago our daughter had an attempted break-in that was deterred by two large dogs being let loose. During the encounter one of the dogs was severely hurt. The Sherriff believe the perp has a large bite wound and the hospitals have been alerted.
Her mother and now my wife would not allow guns in her house so the children have no real exposure to firearms other than a small amount from their uncles.
So the daughter then asked mom if I would teach her about guns and how to shoot. I have taught mom a lot and she is now a very good shot and is very comfortable around guns.
Teaching the wife was one thing because we could do it casually and talk about it in comfort and if she wasn't in the mood to talk we could easily drop the subject. I feel that with the daughter the environment will not be the same or as effective.
So she was over last night and we talked about basic rules of gun handling and safety. We also talked of the responsibility of having a gun in the house with small children. Now the next step will be a visit to the range and actually let her do some shooting and gun handling.
Anyways I will be interested in hearing suggestion. I feel I can teach her the basics and get her to a safe state of gun handling. Her mother thinks so too for whatever that's worth.
Her mother and now my wife would not allow guns in her house so the children have no real exposure to firearms other than a small amount from their uncles.
So the daughter then asked mom if I would teach her about guns and how to shoot. I have taught mom a lot and she is now a very good shot and is very comfortable around guns.
Teaching the wife was one thing because we could do it casually and talk about it in comfort and if she wasn't in the mood to talk we could easily drop the subject. I feel that with the daughter the environment will not be the same or as effective.
So she was over last night and we talked about basic rules of gun handling and safety. We also talked of the responsibility of having a gun in the house with small children. Now the next step will be a visit to the range and actually let her do some shooting and gun handling.
Anyways I will be interested in hearing suggestion. I feel I can teach her the basics and get her to a safe state of gun handling. Her mother thinks so too for whatever that's worth.