Boys - Playing with Guns and Things

Cap Gun Safety


Brent was so happy with his shiny new cap gun that he could barely put it down to take his bath. “ Come on,” his mom chided, “it’s bedtime. You can play with your gun tomorrow.” Reluctantly he obeyed but as soon as the bath was over, he raced into his room to admire the prized possession. There is was, sleek and smooth. . .and what quick action. He cocked back the hammer and released the trigger – wham! The vice like pincers had clamped down on his little unit. Screaming in agony, Brent ran for help; all the while the gun dangling down was clapping crazily from one leg to the other. Alarmed, his mother ran out to see what was wrong. Quickly assessing the situation she yelled, “Charles, get the Vaseline!”