Recently I had a scary experience with my son and a gun, which luckily turned out fine. But, the incident still plays through my head constantly and I want to share what I’ve learned in the hopes that your kid(s) stay safe.
Here’s what happened. We were at a friend’s house and a handful of kids were playing in another room. Since my son was the youngest I went in to make sure he wasn’t destroying the house. What I found was something much scarier…he was holding a handgun and pointing it right at me and the other kids in the room. I immediately ran toward him, grabbed the gun, pointed it away from everyone, and yelled for all the kids to get out. Still shaking, I put the gun on a high shelf while I ran to tell the owner through choked back tears what had happened.
At about 2 1/2 years old, my son thought he was playing with a cool new “tool” and didn’t know the incredible damage the gun could do to him, his mom or his friends. The gun was unloaded and the safety was on, but I realize how easily that incident could have turned out much, much worse with someone getting seriously injured or killed.
I’ve learned several things through this experience, 1) its never too early to teach about gun safety 2) we can’t watch our kids 24/7, so we need to prepare them to protect themselves and 3) kids will find and get into everything, so nothing is safe!
The image of my innocent little boy holding a firearm still scares the sh!t out of me and months later instantly brings tears to my eyes.
I don’t want this experience (or anything worse) to happen to anyone, which is why I sent copies of this book to my friends with small children. I reviewed several other options and this is the best for young kids and provides good discussion guides for parents. I encourage you to spread the love by sharing my story and/or sending a copy of this book to friends/family with small children.
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Extremely beneficial in educating our youth about safety
I purchased three books, one for each granddude, and I couldn't be happier! The books help adults speak to children about tools (not JUST firearms) in a manner that both makes it interesting and understandable for them. The author is extremely experienced and respected in the gun community and, via her social media accotunts, has also allowed us to witness some of her experience as a parent and she has my respect there as well. Every grandchild or toddle that is is important to me will receive a copy of this from me. Thank you Julie!~ JJ
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