Research suggests that  it is perfectly normal for kids to pretend to play with toy guns from time to time, and it might even help kids self-regulate better in real life.

On a more concerning note, trying to educate kids about real guns and gun safety can be difficult, as other research shows that kids do not retain or employ such lessons.

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_kids/2015/07/should_you_let_your_kids_play_with_toy_guns_yes_but_keep_them_away_from.html

 

 

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