That does look to young. No way a toddler can understand what's really going on and what it means. When I was like 5 my dad took me out and had my older brother and I fire his gun, with him helping us hold it ect. I really didn't want to and it scared the hell out of me but did feel kinda good about hitting the target. I never went near his gun or the case it was in or even a case that look similar, lol. I think it is a great idea to take a kid out and show them what a real gun can do so they know what it is, that is is very powerfull, and that it in fact does damage that can kill. Then they wont play with it and get themselves or friends killed. It should still be locked away but kids are msarter than you think and can bypass most securities. But I don't think a toddler like that can understand at all. They need to be old enough to understand so it could backfire(no pun intended). but definatly should talk to them about it and let them see it. Guess it just seems dangerouse but it's all controled with dad being there and holding it for him so well, I wouldn't do it that young. but would talk to them about it young incase they saw one at a friends house assuming there isn't one in mine.