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f1fanatic:
 I have a 3 yr old daughter. I would like to start talking to her about guns, safety, uses, etc. I feel kinda overwhelmed a little bit on how to start but also think the earlier the better. What do I start talking about first, obviously safety?  When do I let her handle an unloaded weapon with my supervision? She sees gun publications around the house and knows that daddy has guns and goes shooting.
 Any guidance from someone with experience would be appreciated.

huskergun:
 I started with both of my girls when they were young also. The safty portion of it is first as far as I'm concerned and the most important. Letting them know that the gun is not a toy and they should never touch one without parental supervision. At the same time teach them about what it does. I would teach the NRA's Eddie Eagle program. Trust me it does work. Personal experience with this. I waited until both of my daughters were 5 before I sat down with them and a pellet gun. Of course very kid is differant.
 The one thing you don't want to do is make it so they are curious about your guns cause the first time you leave them along they will be looking for Dads gun because he told me don't touch it. You must explain why they shouldn't touch it.
 My kids have never touched them without me be around watching.
Of course I also told them they would be a mess of trouble if they ever touched one without me knowing about it. A little fear of Dad doesn't hurt.
Parenting is soooooooo much fun.
 

bkoenig:
This site has some pretty good suggestions:

http://www.corneredcat.com/TOC.aspx#Kids

JimP:
Lotsa good stuff at Corneredcat.

Take your kids shooting, so they understand what guns are capable of.  Some of mine pulled their first triggers at 3.

bkoenig:
I think it's different for every kid.  My daughter is 5 and I don't think she's ready yet, even with adult supervision.  She's a little too flighty and tends to be too absent minded.  Other kids may be ready much earlier.

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