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Should there be a law against teaching children how to use a gun?

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Steve42 · 56-60, M
No. Not if they also taught them safety. I started hunting at 12, was required to get a license and that required a safety class. I have yet to shoot anyone on purpose or by accident.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
@Steve42 Same, grew up in iowa during the 80's, hunter's safety is required to get a licence to hunt under the age of 25.
Roadsterrider · 56-60, M
@Steve42 I grew up in a remote area and by the time I was 5, I had my own shotgun and hunting rifle. At 53, I have never used a gun to commit a crime, never used a gun to shoot anyone. At 5 years old, I would get a handful of shells from my Dad and go hunting rabbit, squirrel, or deer. I have a healthy respect for firearms and I learned to use them effectively and safely. I taught my own children at about the same age, they are all grown and out on their own having never used a firearm in an improper manner. What you can almost count on is that at some point one of your kids friends will show up somewhere with a gun, probably a friend that hasn't been taught to safely use it, instead of recognizing that they are in danger, they may be curious and wind up getting hurt. I wanted my kids to know what was safe and unsafe and when others were unsafe, they would come get me or get away from the danger. At the very least every child should see a demonstration of how dangerous they are.
Steve42 · 56-60, M
@Roadsterrider Well yeah, that was my point.
Roadsterrider · 56-60, M
@Steve42 I am in agreement with you.