Thats fucking stupid, you can show a 8 year old how to shoot all you want. But remember they are only 8 years old, we are talking about minds that don't really understand death and consequence. I am not antiguns but for ANY 8 year old to be holding a pistol period is what is wrong with this god damn country. An 8 year old should have toys, guns are not toys. Thats my point of view and I am not viewing this post again. Only a fool would think its ok for a kid to be comfortable with a gun.
Guns are for two things.
Hunting and war.
Both involve killing.
Both for adults only.
PERIOD.