Actually, in our family, my husband of Nerf fan. After 3 larger specimens I now have this bought him as a little surprise here - and he is delighted. The small Nerf fits comfortably in your hand, the ammunition shoots surprisingly far and precise and can be easily recharged with the blue and orange foam cartridges. Even our daughter can now times their Lilifee figures are to target with dad in the garden in flower pots or buckets. Educational? If it's fun and move Dad and child outside in the fresh air, I think it's not bad if the toy is a plastic gun. Along with a few basic rules, such as: Do not point at people or animals is nothing against the use of Nerf. I found buying well and have now bought a second, so that everyone has a :-)