Keep it in your bedroom and don’t let her in there. We taught ours from the git go mom and dad’s room was off limits. The door always stays shut. I have all my guns in there.
Good idea to take them to the range. Mine learned young how a gun works and what it can do.
Also no toy guns. We just have the real thing so theres never any mistaking it.
Same here. Ditto on the bedroom and I also don’t allow toy guns in my house. Even space agey water guns are not allowed if it even comes close to having a “trigger” on it. I also do not allow toy knifes for the same reason.
Anyway, the point is the boy knows not to touch “Dads Stuff” regardless of where or what it is. When I clean them I let him watch - but reiterate “do not touch”. So he is familiar with what weapons are and what they can do; but knows the limits placed on him.
My dad did the same thing with me and it worked out fine.
Its education about safety and responsibility that is the key; not a key to a lock. Although locks shouldn’t be ruled out.
BTW. It’s also worth noting. I do the same with my tools. No toy tools and you never touch dads unless dad tells you to. He is a pretty good Gofor when your lying on your back under the sink. ;)