Reply #27: I learned about guns when I was about that age. [View All]

[Withywindle]

My dad taught me how to check to see if it was loaded, how to handle it safely, how to shoot a little. He was a park ranger and carried one to work every day and also was expected to carry one off-duty (they're law enforcement, after all). There was always one in the glove compartment of the car.

It just made sense. We didn't hunt, but lots and lots of people did. Most people where I grew up (rural VA) had guns, I bet that's even more true in Alaska. You think it's better to NOT teach the kids basic safety?!