Hog wild! (Read 718 times)

I wonder if things would have ended differently for the deer if there had been a rifle or bow around.

Or, an 11-year old with .50 caliber hand gun?

My 12 y/o wants to hunt but I think he's all talk - I can't imagine him hurting a living creature. But...nothing really shocks me anymore, maybe he'd love it.

My son isn't into the hunting thing, but after scoring very well with a BB gun at Scout camp he got interested in shooting. I ended up buying him a pellet rifle and a BB pistol (which of course are locked up and off limits without my supervision - he is only 10). He loves going to the shooting range to shoot at targets. He's such a good shot that he normally gets people stopping to pat him on the back or just to watch him shoot. Even though my daughter is not very interested, I still took the time to educate her about gun safety. In my opinion, a parent teaching their kids responsible gun usage and safety is a much better path than letting it randomly happen - like at a friend's house who "borrows" their dad's unlocked gun. I once worked with a woman who's son learned about guns the hard way - by blowing off half of his face with a shotgun - he's lucky to be alive.

It seems over time the NRA got a bad rap. It's a very good organization. They're only looking out for our best interest. OUR FREEDOM. I have never joined, but do support efforts to protect our way of life set down by our founding FAWSHERS!