Quote:I do too, but purely as a marvel of engineering.

 

I think part of my misgivings with the American attitude towards firearms is the refusal to admit that that these are instruments of death. They are not toys to be admired, collected or polished, they have one function; to kill. I think a lot of people seem to forget that.

 

Not at all, anyone that has grown up in the "gun culture" understands what they are for. It's a big reason why we own them.

 

Just like when I was growing up I teach my kids about guns from an early age, you have to with kids in the house. I let them hold the weapon (unloaded and cleared of course) let them feel the weight so they know the difference between a real gun and a toy gun. I explain to them one on one what they are used for, how they are tools and like any tool you use it wrong someone can get hurt or even die.

 

It's the kids not raised by their parents around guns but find them on the streets and play GTA all day that get hurt or use them for crime.

 

I saw it said once, "Kids that Hunt, Trap and Fish don't Bang, Steal and Rape"

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