S7-E162: How to Teach Youth All About Firearms

North American Outdoors

It is important that kids be taught the safe handling and rules regarding firearms, by removing the anomaly or the taboo surrounding them. The key to introducing kids to firearms is exposure. When kids were no longer exposed to firearms is when the mystic of guns took over.

Not too long ago, it was common for firearms to be in nearly every home. That was back when more people hunted for food and sport. When you talk to people who were raised with guns in their home, their attitudes towards firearms are almost universally the same. When asked what it was like to be raised in a home with firearms, their responses were almost scripted:

1. We were taught to respect guns.

2. We knew never to touch the guns in our home.

3. Growing up with guns removed the curiosity and mystery concerning firearms.

These three responses are the reason there where less firearm accidents with kids in the home than there are today, where there are far fewer homes with firearms.

You may have grown up around firearms and this information may be second-nature to you. Remember that when teaching a young person. The key is teaching to their level and in a way they can understand. It's all about passing on the knowledge, skills and proper attitude in the safe and responsible handling of firearms. We are ensuring the future of our Second Amendment and shooting sports through this necessary education. Pass it on!

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