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Gun safety Q from a non-gun owner

IrishCoffee7IrishCoffee7
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Like I said, I hate guns and won't own one ever.  My grandfather only has one kidney because he was accidentally shot by his brother and almost died around age 10 or 12.  But I agree about teaching your kid gun safety because it's lame to have guns be a big off-limits mystery.

I personally don't really know much about guns or gun safety myself.  I won't even pick one up.  I'm uncomfortable with it. 

So how do I go about teaching my kid?  Do they offer classes?  Do I have someone I know and trust do it?  Do I just have DH (who has a basic knowledge of guns and used to shoot with his cop cousins once in awhile) do it...is that enough?  Or does it need to be more formal?

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  • KandyKayneKandyKayne
    DH and I hunt and I know that DH would love for our son to love hunting as much as he does.  That being said MN requires a gun safety class before you can have a hunting license.  We will also teach him too.  Our guns are locked up and ammo is locked in a different location. 
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  • dmoreillydmoreilly

    If your DH's cousins are/were cops, then they may provide some good teaching information. They have to go through safety classes as part of their training; they may also be able to point you in the direction of classes or other information sessions locally if you are not near them.

    My DH has several guns in the house and when DD is old enough we will go through safety training with her and emphasize these are not toys, etc.

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  • argonneargonne member

    I know that the local range where we shoot offers formal classes for younger children.  For us, we plan to teach Ian ourselves.  We both have carry conceal permits (you have to take classes to obtain one) and we have continued on into double tap classes (tactical shooting).

    If you know nothing or have just recreationally shot in the past, I would suggest he go to a class or have a family member with a lot of experience teach him.  There's a lot more to gun safety than "keep the barrel pointed down".

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  • LCB34LCB34 member
    imageargonne:

    I know that the local range where we shoot offers formal classes for younger children.  For us, we plan to teach Ian ourselves.  We both have carry conceal permits (you have to take classes to obtain one) and we have continued on into double tap classes (tactical shooting).

    If you know nothing or have just recreationally shot in the past, I would suggest he go to a class or have a family member with a lot of experience teach him.  There's a lot more to gun safety than "keep the barrel pointed down".

    Alex and I are the same (minus the tactical shooting) - we both have conceal permits and we shoot on a regular basis at a local range.

    I would suggest calling ranges when C is old enough to understand and respect gun safety and have your DH (and you if you are up for it) attend a class with him.

     

     

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  • argonneargonne member
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    imageargonne:

    I know that the local range where we shoot offers formal classes for younger children.  For us, we plan to teach Ian ourselves.  We both have carry conceal permits (you have to take classes to obtain one) and we have continued on into double tap classes.

    If you know nothing or have just recreationally shot in the past, I would suggest he go to a class or have a family member with a lot of experience teach him.  There's a lot more to gun safety than "keep the barrel pointed down".

    Which is why I won't even hold one.  I don't even know how to correctly check whether it's loaded.

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    Checking loading and whether the gun is cocked or not varies greatly in the type of gun it is (single action, single action revolver, double action revolver, rifle...) and the brand.

     

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  • Dobie_MamaDobie_Mama
    Our gun club offers youth safety courses.  That's what we will have the girls complete when they're of age.
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  • AMossyAMossy member
    I grew up in the Northwest and hunted with my dad and did target practice.  He made me attend NRA Hunter Safety classes.  They were around when I was 11 or 12?  And they were offered at night at our Middle School.  After I completed the class and practiced with him he took me to go get my hunting license.  It's been YEARS since I hunted and I no longer feel comfortable around guns.  My husband has never even shot one so needless to say they won't be in our house anytime soon. 
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  • JhawkCEJhawkCE member

    I come from a non gun using family and I was never around them until I met my husband.  I have a def. fear of guns.  That being said, if your husband has one and it's in the house, it would be a good idea for you to take a gun safety class.  I actually took the concealed weapons class.  I'm not interested in shooting or owning one myself, but the best way to keep yourself and your child safe is to educate yourself. 

    You can start when they are small teaching them to stop, don't touch, run away, and go tell an adult.

     

     

     

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  • SweetPeanisSweetPeanis member

    imageKandyKayne:
    DH and I hunt and I know that DH would love for our son to love hunting as much as he does.  That being said MN requires a gun safety class before you can have a hunting license.  We will also teach him too.  Our guns are locked up and ammo is locked in a different location. 

    This exactly.  Our children will be taking a gun safety class before being able to shoot. 

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  • BLUEIEDHIPPYBLUEIEDHIPPY
    I worked at a Gander Mountain a few years back & they taught a childrens gun safety class there. So  you might want to look into them or maybe a Bass Pro Shop. Local gun ranges are always a good idea too. My dh actually learned gun safety & use in the Cub Scouts when he was a kid. I learned from my dad. I'm sure the local police station would have a list of places you could get the class as well. Hope it helps & Safety prevails! =) 
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  • sodelishsodelish member

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    Man, just reading about guns and gun safety makes my heart race.

     Me too.

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  • rlyttlerlyttle member
    The men in my family are hunters and I grew up with guns. I don't think they are bad, only stupid people with guns are bad!! You can start by letting him have toy guns. Don't make guns off limits. Then you can let him get a bb gun when he's old enough. That will be a great time to really teach gun safety and responsibility. I'm sure they have classes or help at a local shooting range.
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  • J+MSJ+MS member

    I just wanted to pop in and give a Yes.

    The reason why so many people get hurt or just "hate guns" is because they are uneducated and people are afraid of the unfamiliar. 

    You can't always follow Conall over to every friends house so it's great that you are going to teach him early what to do if he ever saw one.

    "Seriously, mommy forum people are some crazy ass bitches." New Year New You
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