No. My dad was not in favor of guns. I never got a lengthy explanation, but I got something about "liability".
The other kids all had .22s, without exception. Some of them would let me borrow one, and I learned there were safety rules about backstop, don't point it at anyone, etc.
After exposure to the .45 ACP and .308 Garand in the Navy, I eventually got into guns a little bit, and over the years, a little bit more.
I'm still not an expert, but considering my early childhood, it's surprising I have any guns at all!