Nerf guns at a b-day party

[Anonymous]

OP here. Eye protection is provided and enforced it! I’m not a fan of anything “gun” related but of course my kids love it!
I think I will give in!

[Anonymous]

Just be clear on the invitation so anti Nerf people can decline.

[Anonymous]

That was my kid’s 6th birthday party. Was actually a great way to talk about consent (with kids) and gun safety (with adults). Also let me know which parents were not on our wavelength.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just be clear on the invitation so anti Nerf people can decline.

This, or just come for cake/celebration.

[Anonymous]

I would have no concerns with this at all beyond eye protection, as noted..

[Anonymous]

My 7 year old would die from happiness.

[Anonymous]

Nope, nerf gun parties are not want makes school shooters.

Tell kids not to shoot the face/head. We’ve never had a problem with injuries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nerf gun parties are a lot of fun.

+1

[Anonymous]

I’m pretty anti gun but actually hosted this for my kid’s 10th birthday. We required eye protection and I ordered a bunch of the eye things on Amazon. I had a poster board with three rules written out with pictures — eye protection at all times; no direct head shots; no shooting anyone that says I’m out of the game, don’t shoot. Each kid had to affirm that they understood rules before I gave them the stuff to play.
They had a ton of fun and totally ruined my lawn.

[Anonymous]

Not in the least bit concerned and probably wouldn't bother with eye protection either, although it is a good idea.

[Anonymous]

They are fun parties. My daughter has been to two of them and my son spent countless hours with nerf guns in elementary school. Huge turnouts for the nerf parties. I tried to get my kids to have one at Dulles Sportplex after seeing one. It was one of the best parties they went to.

[Anonymous]

I didn't do a nerf gun party but I had nerf guns there and sort of used them as a party favor (they were cheap little nerf guns). The kids and the adults had a blast. I would love going to an actual nerf gun party!

I did ask the parents in advance if they would be okay with it (it was a small party) and they sort of game me weird looks, like "duh, of course, that sounds awesome!"

[Anonymous]

So much fun!

[Anonymous]

I actually bought a kit and painted and modified a gun for each kid. We love nerf guns as did the majority of kids we know.

[Anonymous]

Used to do these all the time and kids love them. Only advice to add is to stow your breakables - kids took out a shelf in the foyer with two antique vases.