Did no one on here play with toy guns when they were kids? We used to play war or cowboys and indians on the playground almost daily.

Did no one on here play with toy guns when they were kids? We used to play war or cowboys and indians on the playground almost daily.

Shhh, that makes you a terrorist to some these days!

Kids learn gun control now days from XBOX with games like Call of Duty or killing Zombies. I think there are more irresposible parents out there than responsible.

 

Awesome story of quail hunting, if only otheres did this.

There are already enough good posts above...so I will just agree with those. I will note, though, that I am glad it wasn't like this when I was a kid, I never would have gotten my Johnny Seven or my Six Fingers if anyone remembers those. I could single handedly mount an eight weapon plastic assault on anything. I would be in psychiatric treatment this day and time.

This morning CNN had a report about a kid, 2nd grade I think, who was suspended for 'acting" like he was throwing a granade and going to help the kids the pretended to blow up. WOW! This has gone too far! They may as well just have the kids stay inside, heck maybe just handcuff them to their seats. I am sure almost all guys have acted out cops and robbers, cowboys and indians, and have played army at recess. Great job at taking a kids imagination away!

Something like the NRA Youth Programs could be a good start.

 

What if their parents don't want their kids exposed to that? The NRA isn't exactly the most beloved and trusted organization in the country, and I would argue is every bit as polarizing as Obama or Mitch McConnell.

 

We live in a generation of irresponsible parents. End of discussion.

 

As for this thread, it outlines the simply moronic acts of people that have zero positive effect on the the youth of this country to become responsible citizens, who may just become gun owners.

 

Waitaminute. So, you're saying RM is an irresponsible parent because she didn't have guns, and by extension didn't teach her kids all about them? What is this desire to impose gun ownership on those who might not want it?

 

The "irresponsible manner" I was speaking of had nothing to do with parents anyway. I was pointing out that those who don't learn responsible gun handling by a parent (or other responsible adult role model, usually an uncle or grandfather), generally don't learn it. In fact, they tend to learn about guns from TV and movies.

What if their parents don't want their kids exposed to that? The NRA isn't exactly the most beloved and trusted organization in the country, and I would argue is every bit as polarizing as Obama or Mitch McConnell.

 

 

 

Waitaminute. So, you're saying RM is an irresponsible parent because she didn't have guns, and by extension didn't teach her kids all about them? What is this desire to impose gun ownership on those who might not want it?

 

The "irresponsible manner" I was speaking of had nothing to do with parents anyway. I was pointing out that those who don't learn responsible gun handling by a parent (or other responsible adult role model, usually an uncle or grandfather), generally don't learn it. In fact, they tend to learn about guns from TV and movies.

Don't add words to my post. What I meant is exactly what I posted. We live in a generation of overall poor parenting, no link, just my opinion. Parents don't have to teach their kids about weapons. If they do, I believe that there is a proper method to insure respect and safety. That has nothing to do with the thread topic of knee-jerk moronic actions in all of the links provided in this thread that has absolutely zero effect on kids ability to safely handle, operate, care for or respect a weapon. Zero.

 

Jim, what's your opinion of all of these links and the actions of those involved? Is it helpful? Who does it benefit and how?

 

As for my warm hearted rendition you poo-poo'd, I prefer my method of gun control I've taught mine. Is it perfect? Probably not, but my son is responsible, safe, educated. I'd hope parents do the same when teaching how to drive an automobile, deal with the opposite sex when dating, etc.

 

Absentee parenting, it's an epidemic.

What if their parents don't want their kids exposed to that? The NRA isn't exactly the most beloved and trusted organization in the country, and I would argue is every bit as polarizing as Obama or Mitch McConnell.

Then they don't have to "expose" them to it. They can seek out other youth shooting organizations.

Then they don't have to "expose" them to it. They can seek out other youth shooting organizations.

 

Point missed. Perhaps they don't want their kids exposed to firearms in any scenario.

Point missed. Perhaps they don't want their kids exposed to firearms in any scenario.

That's fine too. I don't force people to like what I like or dislike what I dislike.

So what's the problem? If they don't want their kids exposed to firearms, then they're not going to grab the family gun and shoot themselves or someone else, right? What does that have to do with stupid, knee-jerk reactions in schools like the ones posted?

Don't add words to my post. What I meant is exactly what I posted. We live in a generation of overall poor parenting, no link, just my opinion. Parents don't have to teach their kids about weapons. If they do, I believe that there is a proper method to insure respect and safety. That has nothing to do with the thread topic of knee-jerk moronic actions in all of the links provided in this thread that has absolutely zero effect on kids ability to safely handle, operate, care for or respect a weapon. Zero.

 

Wasn't adding words. Just noting that your post wasn't clear and seemed to be implying that those who want nothing to do with guns were somehow being irresponsible. My overarching point is that it's not wise to impress your beliefs and values upon everyone else. They might have a different route to get to the same destination, and it might be just as good, and it might surprise you that it worked.

 

I don't disagree with your point about parenting. Our society's biggest problem today is the lack of good parenting. Definitely more so than crime.

 

Jim, what's your opinion of all of these links and the actions of those involved? Is it helpful? Who does it benefit and how?

 

As for my warm hearted rendition you poo-poo'd, I prefer my method of gun control I've taught mine. Is it perfect? Probably not, but my son is responsible, safe, educated. I'd hope parents do the same when teaching how to drive an automobile, deal with the opposite sex when dating, etc.

 

Absentee parenting, it's an epidemic.

 

I wasn't poo-poohing your Norman Rockwell scenario just for the sake of doing so. Only to hammer home the point that the Rockwell scenario is only afforded to a select few of us. Most people learn about guns from movies/TV. It's why so many idiots do that "hold the pistol to the side" thing, ignoring the fact that accuracy falls off the table with such a move.

 

Getting back to my overarching point: Why do you think that what works for you works for everyone else in this country? Especially when you consider most of those 300 million did not learn responsible gun handling? And we want to put more guns in those peoples' hands?

 

I guess it's a good thing the gun stores have Obama in office so that their business is so brisk they can afford to screen their customers, and not put deadly weapons in the hands of hysterical people who don't need it. Oh, and that there aren't any guns left to sell them.