Season 2 - Episode 24: Introducing Kids to Firearms - a podcast by Heidi Lyn Rao

Not too long ago it was common for firearms to be in nearly every home.  Firearms were respected and had a purpose, usually for hunting to provide food for the family.  With changing times, society, and increased urbanization, fewer families had to rely upon hunting their own food to survive.  

Today, kids may not have that exposure to firearms as kids did in the past.  Children need to be taught the safe handling and rules regarding firearms by removing the anomaly or taboo surrounding them.  Learning about firearms strengthens life lessons, not only to keep themselves safe in their own home with firearm, but also teach them how to be safe when outside of the home.   It is our job as parents and mentors to ensure we do all we can to educate our youth about our 2nd Amendment and the safe and responsible use of firearms. 

Even if you are raising kids and do not own firearms of your own, your kids WILL be exposed to firearms one day.  It is best to educate them the proper way when they are young, or sign up for a class offered by trained individuals, so the mystery and curiosity around  firearms is removed and replaced with knowledge and training.

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