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Should I buy my kids Nerf guns?
Toy guns are nothing new, nor is the question of whether or not they are healthy for kids to be playing with. As a parent, you don’t have to buy them if they make you uncomfortable, but, according to experts, you probably shouldn’t forbid them either.
Are toy guns safe?
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data indicate that toy guns with projectiles cause relatively few injuries, mostly to young boys. Most often, toy gun injuries are to the face and eyes. Of the estimated 818 injuries in 1980 and 1981, 2.9\% required hospitalization.
Are Nerf guns safe?
To be safe, all toy guns that shoot projectiles should be treated as a dangerous toy in order to ensure proper usage and precautions. Yes, Nerf guns can cause serious eye damage and even vision loss, but these type of injuries can be caused by many “harmless” objects as well.
Are toy guns allowed on airplanes?
While these types of toys are generally permitted, we recommend that you pack them in your checked baggage. Squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms or weapons are prohibited. We recommend emptying water guns, which must follow the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule.
What is the age limit for Nerf guns?
Are NERF Guns Suitable For All Ages? No, as a general rule of thumb we wouldn’t recommend a blaster to any anyone below 8 years old. In fact if you look at Hasbro’s official NERF site there is a recommended age limited of “Ages 8 and up”.
Can you play with Nerf guns in public?
Use caution when playing on public property or in neighborhoods, and be respectful of others who are using public spaces. Stick to using brightly colored Nerf guns that are obviously not real firearms – never use replica guns in public places.
Is a Nerf gun a firearm?
The term “Nerf gun” is often used to describe the toy; however, it is often used as a blanket term for any foam dart blaster, regardless of whether or not it has the Nerf brand name….
| A Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Toy dart gun |
| Company | Hasbro |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1992–present |
Are Nerf guns safe for kids?
NERF guns are lots of fun for children as they run around and shoot each other up (with harmless foam darts, of course). NERF battles are as exciting as video games, but with actual body movements and real “weapons.” No wonder kids enjoy NERF guns a lot.
Do toy guns make kids more aggressive?
The researchers found that toy gun play, along with parental punishment, were associated with a higher level of real aggression, though not with pretend aggression.
Is it OK for a child to play with a gun?
According to study of 830 parents published in the journal Pediatrics, nearly 70 percent believe that it’s never OK for a child to play with toy guns, and 66 percent forbid them in their home. That may stem from the concern that playing with toy guns leads to aggressive or violent behavior.
Is playing with toy guns still innocent?
But as school shootings have become frighteningly commonplace and with gun control being such a controversial issue, playing with toy guns doesn’t seem that innocent anymore.