I have an alien firemage salamander (nice). I have a little ray gun. (adorable) Trying to parent ray gun to his right hand. Should be easy, yes? NO!!! When I parent the gun to the hand, it moves. I can reposition it, somewhat, but it becomes really difficult as the rotate coordinates seem to rotate in a circle around the hand, not the gun itself.

I know it's me, but what am I doing wrong....this time?