5 Reasons Why a BB Gun Will Make a Great Gift This Holiday Season

Have you ever thought about buying your child a BB gun for Christmas? Many parents can be wary of the responsibility associated with a weapon, even one that is not as powerful. However, a BB gun can get your children outdoor and teach them valuable life lessons.

Anyone struggling to decide need to look no further. Below, we give you 5 reasons a BB gun is a great Christmas gift for your children.

They Get Children Moving

It can be hard to find presents that get children out and about. As the world turns to screens as the main form of entertainment, so does the gift market. Even presents that do not involve gaming or a screen seem to want to lock kids indoors.

Enter the BB gun. It is definitely not for use in the house and forces children to go out into the wider world. That could be the back yard, or it may be on a trip camping in the woods.

A BB gun is a piece of responsibility. You are telling your child that you trust them with a weapon. You are also letting them know you trust them in the bigger, wider world with something important.

BB guns can also be a great gateway to bigger outdoor pursuits for a child. Many of them have added features, with some even including compasses and sundials built into the gun's body. If you are on a hunting trip, even a small one, your child can feel included with the addition of a BB gun if they are not yet old enough to fire a real one.

A BB Gun Will Reduce Screen Time

Suddenly, with a BB gun, all the video games they have been playing come to life. It may not exactly be Fortnite, but they can at least get hands-on experience of one realistic aspect.

If you live in a rural area, it is a great way to get your child to appreciate the environment they live in. It can push them away from the television and out into the wilderness surrounding them.

Many BB guns can be found in the toy aisle of your local supermarket. Daisy BB guns are one of the easiest to access and most popular brands. However, you can go more high end and get some that are even more realistic with added features, encouraging your child to develop confidence outdoors.

Some BB guns are so lifelike and realistic that once your child is old enough, they will be able to make the change to a real gun quickly and safely. With features such as front and rear sights and ramps, children can learn the basics of shooting. Safety features such as locks and cases can teach them the etiquette and keeping safe aspects of gun handling.

They Are Safe

BB guns do not have the power an air rifle may have. Therefore, they are less likely to cause serious damage to people, animals, and property. This does not mean they should be taken lightly, as they can, of course, still cause harm if misused.

One of the most useful aspects of a BB gun is actually teaching your child about gun safety. Not only does this set them up to move into larger weapons, later on, it also gives them responsibility.

Daisy BB Guns are a great starting point as they have safety at their core. Their website has ten commandment style safety rules for several weapons to educate children on safety importance. Spend some time with your child going over these to ensure they know how to act when operating a gun.

When you are target practicing, always make sure you have a sufficient backstop. BB gun ammunition is known for ricocheting and can cause accidental damage if you have steel and lead shots.

They Are Good For Boys And Girls

Why should boys get all the fun? If you buy a BB gun for your daughter, it gives you a very unique way to bond. Not many fathers get to teach their daughters gun safety and how to shoot.

In fact, father and daughter shooters Jerry and Lena Miculek have even helped design their own guns, such as the Mossberg 940 JM Pro shotgun. Some brands even have guns aimed specifically at the female market, coloring them pink.

They Can Be Used For Pest Control

Unfortunately, living in the city or on the farm means rats are never far away. You have two options when this occurs. Either get an expensive exterminator company in, with no guarantee that the critters will not return, or get rid of them yourself.

If you choose the latter, can you think of a more fun way to do it than with a BB gun? A BB gun is actually a far more humane way of exterminating pests. Poisons and traps will torture animals for a long period of time, where a shot from a BB gun will be quick and generally painless.

BB guns are also extremely quiet, so will not scare away pest on your property. While they have a limited range, it means children are unlikely to overshoot and hit other targets in the surrounding areas, which your neighbors will surely be thankful for.

Making a Purchase

Once you decide on a BB gun as a gift, all you need to do is find the right one. BB guns can go from $13 supermarket buys up to the high end, $3000 professional shooters. Set a budget, and make sure you shop around.

Your first shopping stop should be Air Gun Megastore. We have a huge selection of air and BB guns, with some great prices and discounts. Click here to view our catalog and make sure you are on target with your Christmas gifts this season!