[huntinaz]

I'm a big proponent of showing people the damage done/energy imparted by firearms. Not just children, but anyone who doesn't quite "get it." I for one am a visual learner, and demonstrations always stick with me better than words.

My brother and I would tag along on small game hunts when we were pretty young. Dad would make it a point to show us the dead squirrel or rabbit or whatever and say "see what it did to this rabbit? It'll do the same thing to you." It made an impression. He'd also say "once the bullet leaves the barrel, you can't bring it back." I use the same direct approach with my kids. Safety is so important, and the shooter needs to understand why.