NavyGuy
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My seven year old had an assignment to complete a sentence. "I am not too young to__________." He wrote, "shoot a gun". The teacher sent a note home with concern hoping he was speaking of a toy gun. I can see why she would be concerned, hell just turn on the news. So here's the letter I'm sending in. You guys let me know what you think.
Mrs. Bell,
I thought I should be the one to respond to your note that Tyler brought home concerning the comment he made on paper about shooting a gun. First of all I can see why this subject would raise concern. Rest assured, I can put you at ease by giving you a little background on the upbringing I provide for my two sons. I am an avid target shooter, hunter, gun collector, and general outdoorsman. I was brought up shooting at the age of 12. Tyler has never shot a gun but idolizes my hobbies with enthusiasm. My boys are my pride and joy and I want nothing more than for them to embrace safety before all else. Before they are allowed to touch a firearm they have to understand and repeat the four safety rules:
1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
No firearms in my home are accessible to the children; I own a large gun safe in which they are kept. However, I will never tell them they can’t handle a weapon. They may do so when they ask, and only after I’ve made sure it’s unloaded and they can verify to me it’s unloaded. It’s my belief once you hide something away, keep it a secret, and never expose a child to something such as a firearm is when you have trouble brewing. Firearms are dangerous in the wrong hands and I never want my sons to possess hands of that sort. They show great enthusiasm with the concept I’ve put before them. They help me sort brass, watch me clean guns, help prepare wild game, and are exited to go on their first hunt. I will continue to feed that enthusiasm in a positive manner as long as they show interest. I hope to raise two life-long hunting and shooting buddies that I will never have to fear on the range or in the woods.
I’m sorry this letter is so long, but due to the nature of the concern I think I owe you an absolute explanation. I happen to fear the children in their school who stumble upon dad’s weapon and learn how to use it on youtube, or on the street with their friends. Please feel free to contact me anytime for concerns such as this.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bell,
I thought I should be the one to respond to your note that Tyler brought home concerning the comment he made on paper about shooting a gun. First of all I can see why this subject would raise concern. Rest assured, I can put you at ease by giving you a little background on the upbringing I provide for my two sons. I am an avid target shooter, hunter, gun collector, and general outdoorsman. I was brought up shooting at the age of 12. Tyler has never shot a gun but idolizes my hobbies with enthusiasm. My boys are my pride and joy and I want nothing more than for them to embrace safety before all else. Before they are allowed to touch a firearm they have to understand and repeat the four safety rules:
1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire.
No firearms in my home are accessible to the children; I own a large gun safe in which they are kept. However, I will never tell them they can’t handle a weapon. They may do so when they ask, and only after I’ve made sure it’s unloaded and they can verify to me it’s unloaded. It’s my belief once you hide something away, keep it a secret, and never expose a child to something such as a firearm is when you have trouble brewing. Firearms are dangerous in the wrong hands and I never want my sons to possess hands of that sort. They show great enthusiasm with the concept I’ve put before them. They help me sort brass, watch me clean guns, help prepare wild game, and are exited to go on their first hunt. I will continue to feed that enthusiasm in a positive manner as long as they show interest. I hope to raise two life-long hunting and shooting buddies that I will never have to fear on the range or in the woods.
I’m sorry this letter is so long, but due to the nature of the concern I think I owe you an absolute explanation. I happen to fear the children in their school who stumble upon dad’s weapon and learn how to use it on youtube, or on the street with their friends. Please feel free to contact me anytime for concerns such as this.
Sincerely,
