Put it in your shop and when she sees it just tell her you always had it and just haven't gotten around to using it.
I did that but left it in the box. My shop is along one wall in the garage, right by her driver's door. I'll take it out of the box next and see what she says......Put it in your shop and when she sees it just tell her you always had it and just haven't gotten around to using it.
One time, I told my wife I was going to get her a new shotgun for Christmas. She said it would only be used once! Bought her an dress instead.