Instructions
Consider safety first when you buy a dart gun for a young child. Some dart guns are made out of plastic. The dart is made out of a foam-based material. The gun operates on a sleeve with the back end sealed. To operate this type of dart gun, the barrel of the gun and the back of the gun pull apart. This causes an air chamber. Pulling them together rapidly forces air out the front end. This propels the dart.
Look for a pistol dart gun. These come in various sizes and styles. Some operate by a spring which forces a dart out the end of the barrel. Some use compressed air to force the dart out of the end of the barrel. These type guns are not recommended for children. These are used to shoot at targets. The darts are traveling at a high rate of speed. Buy and use this type of dart gun cautiously.
Think about another option when you buy a dart gun. A blow dart gun has been used for centuries. Blow guns are very accurate and, of course, can be deadly. That's why they have been used for hunting over hundreds of years.
Buy a dart pistol or a dart blow gun at your local sporting goods store. Sometimes, you can find these dart guns at your local hardware store.