Would you support mandatory firearm education?
- Thread starter Mausermolt
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I was bored and not involved in high school activities mostly because I was a gun enthusiasts my whole life and enjoyed shooting. Of course school didn't offer such a activity at least not back in the early 90's. if they had gun education and actual live range fire It would have been awesome. But reality bites.
Shane Tuttle
Staff
"...shall not be infringed."
Hmmmm.....I sure as hell don't see anything about "mandatory firearm education" in the 2nd Amendment from this Armchair Quarterback's eye...
Hmmmm.....I sure as hell don't see anything about "mandatory firearm education" in the 2nd Amendment from this Armchair Quarterback's eye...
Daugherty16
New member
No.
it would be great if every firearm owner took his/her responsibility very seriously, and obtained as much training as they could afford/need. But many buy a pistol, maybe shoot it once,then lock it in the nightstand. And some people are plain stupid.
But we all share the same right, that shall not be infringed. Make it mandatory, as others point out, and the govt then controls it. Once they control it, they can make the bar as high as they want, or outright ban it. Nope.
it would be great if every firearm owner took his/her responsibility very seriously, and obtained as much training as they could afford/need. But many buy a pistol, maybe shoot it once,then lock it in the nightstand. And some people are plain stupid.
But we all share the same right, that shall not be infringed. Make it mandatory, as others point out, and the govt then controls it. Once they control it, they can make the bar as high as they want, or outright ban it. Nope.
Mandatory in the same way that math or science or english or history is mandatory? Yes. Mandatory in order to buy a gun? No.
I think the goal should be to increase firearm safety and general awareness of firearms, not to create a bureaucracy to manage gun training licenses.
It won't ever happen. Given the political climate, the last thing the liberals want is students being taught about guns in school. Kids are getting suspended for blowing bubbles at each other with hello kitty bubble guns.
I think the goal should be to increase firearm safety and general awareness of firearms, not to create a bureaucracy to manage gun training licenses.
It won't ever happen. Given the political climate, the last thing the liberals want is students being taught about guns in school. Kids are getting suspended for blowing bubbles at each other with hello kitty bubble guns.
how many lawn mower,snow blower,chain saw, propane torch accidents have occured...when they have or suggest mandatory training on these items and other items any "joe shmoe" can buy then I'd be willing to consider it.
There is mandatory training for people wanting a driver's license....they still do stupid things and have accidents after the fact.
I'm old school....trained My children on firearms...the ones interested..no one forced. Bought My son a 12 gauge shotgun for his 12th birthday. He stored it in his room with ammo. Told him after training that if I EVER caught him screwing around with it, I'd take it away. When we shot it, I'd always suggest or make him shoot a few extra rounds. When he got home, he wanted to put that gun away and forget about it. I let him have it his way....after I told him to clean it. He's 37 now. My grandson knows where there are unlocked guns in My home. He has no interest in them and that's ok with me.
What I'm trying to get at is education starts at home.
There is mandatory training for people wanting a driver's license....they still do stupid things and have accidents after the fact.
I'm old school....trained My children on firearms...the ones interested..no one forced. Bought My son a 12 gauge shotgun for his 12th birthday. He stored it in his room with ammo. Told him after training that if I EVER caught him screwing around with it, I'd take it away. When we shot it, I'd always suggest or make him shoot a few extra rounds. When he got home, he wanted to put that gun away and forget about it. I let him have it his way....after I told him to clean it. He's 37 now. My grandson knows where there are unlocked guns in My home. He has no interest in them and that's ok with me.
What I'm trying to get at is education starts at home.
ScottRiqui
New member
I think the "Bushmaster Auto Rifle" is something different entirely:
And this is the "Bushmaster Auto Pistol":
And this is the "Bushmaster Auto Pistol":
moparjames
New member
When I was in Jr high school in the late eighties, Hunter safety was part on the PE class.
Alabama Shooter
New member
A lot of churches already have mandatory training before they will let you join, mine included. So I guess I have to agree since I joined it and all.
We already have training for language and civics that is mandatory in the US.
youngunz4life
New member
I would not support it. I also believe it would come w/extra "baggage"
I Believe in training, but I think making it mandatory has some issues. Who makes the curriculum, who governs it, decides on cost, location, etc. If there is once class a year in California that costs 5k to join then that is certainly prohibitive. I am sure feinstein would love that.
Shall not be infringed
Gun owners should make it their own responsibility to be well trained
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Shall not be infringed
Gun owners should make it their own responsibility to be well trained
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johnwilliamson062
Moderator
I am far closer to agreeing to a $150 voting education course than a $150 firearms education course.
My right to self defense is a natural right. My right to vote is one granted by the government.
My right to self defense is a natural right. My right to vote is one granted by the government.
Gov Cuomo's bill that just passed in NY, the most draconian law of any state, has funds for firearms education in the schools... I'll bet my assault rifle that it is loaded with anti gun propaganda and not gun safety.
I would like to see a safety course similar to Hunter Education mandatory for all school children in the 8th or 9th grade, provided that the Hunter Education remains as it is and is not politicized. Finding good teachers will be a problem. Most certified teachers are not qualified to teach gun safety because of their ignorance of the subject matter. Also, many of the certified Hunter Education teachers are not good teachers, but what they do does no harm other than to confuse students.
Ideally we could find certified teachers who are hunters and/or shooters. Further, the course would not have to be Hunter Education -- I chose that initially because it has a lot of gun safety in it and it prohibits political discussion. But it is the only course I can think of that is readilly available.
I would like to see a safety course similar to Hunter Education mandatory for all school children in the 8th or 9th grade, provided that the Hunter Education remains as it is and is not politicized. Finding good teachers will be a problem. Most certified teachers are not qualified to teach gun safety because of their ignorance of the subject matter. Also, many of the certified Hunter Education teachers are not good teachers, but what they do does no harm other than to confuse students.
Ideally we could find certified teachers who are hunters and/or shooters. Further, the course would not have to be Hunter Education -- I chose that initially because it has a lot of gun safety in it and it prohibits political discussion. But it is the only course I can think of that is readilly available.