They are allowed to join when they turn 11 and they can shoot rifles, handguns and shotguns at the range.
2007-04-20 14:30:49 · 29 answers · asked by anonymoususer987876 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It saves time in Basic Training if they alredy know how to shoot. NRA courses emphasize SAFE handling of firearms.
2007-04-20 14:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by wcslaw1 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how it shoots down any argument from anyone. If he was asleep in bed and someone snuck in and killed him would it be any different? Just because he had a firearm doesn't guarantee his safety, especially when I person shoots him from behind when he didn't even know he was there. The argument the NRA makes is that it is a much more fair fight when both the victim and the criminal have a firearm. It never said the good guy would always be able to stop the criminal.
2016-05-20 00:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is one of the smartest things that can be done. It builds responsibility in the use of guns and the teaches the fundamentals of responsible ownership. It additionally enhances the awareness of the prevention of accidents by cautions taken to prevent accidents. Preventing accidents of all kinds is a training and an awareness of those things that contribute to the circumstances that can cause an event that would lead to the harm of yourself or others. This can be applied to any circumstance in life not just firearms and that is, in my opinion, a very good training for children. To be aware of your surroundings and what is going on opens the perception of a persons observations and seeing a problem before it happens and shows a certain step by step precaution training to ensure that accidents are prevented. Most accidents are not intentional, however, how many kids are made aware of their surroundings and look for the things that could cause injury. Yes, I believe that the training is more deeply felt than just in the use of firearms and helps not only the child to be more aware but also aware of his fellow man. It is a good thing and it should be encouraged. Arm your kids with intelligence, because if you do not, they will have nothing to protect themselves with when the Right to keep and Bear Arms is taken away.
2007-04-20 15:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by g_menagerie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great. The NRA has an excellent Firearms Safety program for children and introducing firearms to them in a safe, controlled manner is a positive thing. I would rather have my children learn about firearms in this manner then to find one unsecured at a friends house. Plus they may develop an interest in shooting sports(Yes, there are shooting sports and several are represented prominently in the Olympic games!) and discover a talent they never knew they had. Either way, if you teach them firearms safety in a controlled environment they will less likely to be curious enough to go searching for answers by themselves.
2007-04-20 14:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
And they are heavily supervised and given safety instructions first. Say what you will about the NRA, they do have the best and most sensible gun safety training available. Their approach is pragmatic, not idealistic. Not everyone should have a gun, but the NRA really does have the best safety training in this particular matter. The NRA should know firearms better than anybody else, right? BTW: I am not an NRA member.
2007-04-20 14:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
It's totally fine with me... I was shooting guns well before I was 11... I was raised in a household that had many guns... they were kept in a locked gunsafe, but that was more in case someone broke in than to keep them from us... neither I nor my two brothers would have touched them without permission... I was shooting cans off fenceposts when I was like eight...
I would never shoot a person, though, unless I was sure I was in a them or me situation... Knowing how to shoot a gun doesn't mean you'll shoot someone... if anything people who are well educated about guns are the ones who don't shoot people...
2007-04-20 14:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mandi 1 · 8⤊ 0⤋
It's a great idea. I took my 3 boys shooting when they were 7. Learning gun SAFETY is something everyone should learn. If one of the professors at VT had taken firearm training and were armed, the Korean whacko wouldn't have done so much damage.
2007-04-20 14:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jim J 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I dont see anything wrong with them learning how to properly and safely shoot a gun,so long as they are properly supervised.I dont believe they are old enough to be able to own or carry a gun.If their parents have guns in the house,they should still be stored under lock and key with ammunition stored away under lock and key,which is the law in connecticut.
2007-04-20 15:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by reikigirl8 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While your claim is a little off; I completely support the NRA. They teach children much more than how to safely and accutately shoot. They teach children about safety, security, and responsibility. If you keep guns 100% away from children they are more likely to be intrigued by them and possibly pick one up without knowing how to properly use it.
2007-04-20 14:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by Adara 2 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I taught mine to shoot at a much earlier age.
Earplugs and good safety habits. Good fast charges.
They can defend themselves and fully realize the impact of shooting. I don't have to worry about irresponsible usage. It's my responsibility as a parent to prepare them for life and to also ensure that there won't be accidents.
2007-04-20 15:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Wonka 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋