Good idea?

For the past couple of years, Carter has been begging us for a gun.  I have been completely against it, for obvious reasons, but he turned ten this year, so I figured I should agree to let him experience one of the joys of boyhood.  Kenny took him to Gander Mountain last week, and Carter came back one happy boy!  He got an air soft gun and biodegradable pellets.  Today, we took him out to my parents' house and let him shoot at targets.  I think my dad was nervous about Carter handling the gun, but also excited to have that experience since he didn't have any sons of his own.

Here's my little man walking toward the "shooting range".

Safety first!



Ready to go!



First try...he was aiming for the pan.

reloading

Carter and his advisors

Sharp shooter!

Showing off his target!
He hit the bullseye!

Girls can shoot too!

It was nice to see Carter so happy.  We will have to thoroughly review the rules of safe handling, as I notice that I am not following them myself in the picture.  (The gun is to only be pointed at a target or the ground even when the safety is on.)  It was fun and I can't wait until he is old enough to shoot clay pigeons!

Is now a good time to mention that Kenny actually shot a friend's eye out in middle school?
Now that I think about it....is this a good idea?