Do you let your son play with guns?

Question

With a toy gun

oh, my son is 4

Answer 1

Yes.
My son is 10 years old. When he was younger, he played with toy guns, as many boys and girls have. At that stage in life, it can be harmless fun and a good opportunity to teach about reality vs play. Eventually, he lost interest like most boys do. His curiosity was safely explored while he learned a bit about them. Be careful, though, about how your son plays. For example, if he likes to say something like "die, I hope you die", talk to him about this. It's a good time to teach. Young children understand life best through play. Most play with guns is okay.
I don't know any one that can rightfully blame violent tendencies on childhood gun play.
Another person said this is how gang violence begins; with water guns. Not true! If water gun use led to gang violence, >80% of U.S. men over age 25 would be gang members.
Reasons for gang violence are MUCH more involved than this & MUCH bigger than toy guns.

Answer 2

I would not, although I know they will at friends' houses, etc. I would not allow them to have any toy guns at home. When they get to be about 10 or so, I will take them to a shooting range and show them what a real gun is and what it can do and why they are not toys. After that, I expect that they will play with guns sometimes but know why they are really not playthings.

Answer 3

I hope you mean a toy gun. Right?

I believe toy guns teach kids bad habits. To point a plastic toy at someone and go bang is against the habits of safe gun handling. Guns should not be equated with toys.

Answer 4

My son is 6 and he does have toy guns, which I have taught him how to play with. He uses basic safety rules (don't point at a person, proper handling, etc.) We have bought him an airsoft 6mm pellet gun. It shoots these little round plastic projectiles. Again, gun safety (i.e. safety glasses, proper techniques). His B.B. gun is still being learned. The real guns are a little while off, but when he shows the proper respect for them, the education will start.

Answer 5

I don't have a son, but I wouldn't if I did.
Even a toy gun (a water gun) can be harmful.
If a child shoots a water gun at someone, it's no big deal.
Then, when someone shoots someone with a real gun on TV, it's no big deal.
And then, when someone shoots someone with a real gun in real life, it's no big deal.
Then, when he shoots someone, it's no big deal.
And, this all may seem like I'm blowing it completely out of proportion...
But, that's how it happens.
That's how kids get in gangs and start shooting people.
So, I would suggest not letting him play with one.
Real or fake.

Answer 6

I let my son play with Water Guns.

Answer 7

as former gun dealer and gun owner,my son had no idea that there were guns in the house,they were in a locked safe,behind the clothes, and he was not allowed to play with guns or toy guns
irresponsible people with guns kill people ,children are not responsible enough to play with guns,and they are not toys,they are weapons

Answer 8

Id let my kid play with toy guns if I had a son. I used to and i don't shoot people or take hostages.

My sister had a cap gun herself and going to be a doctor goes on medical aid trips to underprivledged countries.

Namby Pamby wussies just think they are promoting peace but are just promoting wussies. French used to do pretty much the same thing right before WW2.

Answer 9

Water guns and toy guns are apart of growing up. Bb guns and real guns are bad in the hands of little kids, for obvious reasons.

Paintball guns are good for teenagers with proper protection (mask, cup)

Answer 10

I did before it became an issue. I assume that you are speaking of toy guns...I think it's up to the parents as to what they want to teach them. My son didn't become a criminal because of it. He's never been in any form of trouble from it, but it you're not comfortable with it perhaps just stick to water-guns or Supersoakers.

Answer 11

I don't have a son but the answer would be absolutely not. The only gun I allow is a water gun.