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In reply to the discussion: Guns should not be manufactured and marketed for children, period. Period. [View all]oneshooter
(8,614 posts)First with a Red Ryder BB gun, then a single shot air rifle and then, if he had advanced enough, with a 22cal rifle. All was done under the direct supervision of myself or my Loving Wife. When they had mastered the basics of firearm safety they were introduced to Target and Competition shooting. Again under strict supervision. The competition was 22 bench rest at 50 yards.
When they had shown that they could safely handle a firearm and and properly clean, care and shoot it they were given a special Christmas present, I would build them a AR-15, with their help. Again the same procedure, training and testing. All weapons were and are locked in a safe after cleaning. My oldest (27) still shoots competition (High Power), middle son (25) is a Field Medic with the US Army, youngest (14) got "his" AR last Christmas, he has shot two 200yard "reduced course" matches and is developing into a fine competitor.
So myself, and my family are"deranged"?