tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post7236659783542876300..comments2024-03-14T02:19:57.457-05:00Comments on Stealth Survival : Gun Safety Tips for Protecting Childrenriverwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-39047010218706159062008-12-23T01:19:00.000-06:002008-12-23T01:19:00.000-06:00To: anonymousYour points are well taken and what y...To: anonymous<BR/><BR/>Your points are well taken and what you say can be a good practice. But, as with all things, there is an appropriate age factor that should be considered also.<BR/><BR/>The child must be mature enough to understand the responsibility that goes with handling a gun safely. <BR/><BR/>What may be good safety training for a 10 year old may not be justifiable for say a 4 year old.<BR/><BR/>Proper training with any weapon, knife, tool or gun will depend a lot on the age and the maturity involved. My work with juveniles on a professional basis justifies this position. I can relate to the fact that I deal with a large number of juveniles on a regular basis who I wouldn't trust to operate a power tool, a car, or a weapon due to their immaturity and lack of personal responsibility.<BR/><BR/>This is due in large part to the amount of time that many parents will not devote to the proper training of their children. <BR/><BR/>You seem like a very dedicated person willing to go that extra step in helping your children to learn the responsibility necessary to do all things safely and are to be commended for that.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments. I always welcome a different viewpoint, for this is how we all learn.<BR/><BR/>Riverwalkerriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-78816936413171832572008-12-22T11:11:00.000-06:002008-12-22T11:11:00.000-06:00I completely disagree (mostly! Some of the suggest...I completely disagree (mostly! Some of the suggestions are fine)! The best way to ensure gun safety with children is to gun proof the child! Bring them hunting, show them the guns and drill safety into them, Every time you are cleaning guns or doing maintenance on them get the kids to help, And scorn them if they do not show proper safety straight away, Reward them when they do!<BR/>If they regard a gun like they regard other potentially dangerous objects and instead practice proper safety with said object then in the long run not only will they be able to better handle possibly dangerous situations but they will also become future responsible gun owners.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading however, For the most part I agree with what you say on this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-12200608883005047122008-12-19T07:25:00.000-06:002008-12-19T07:25:00.000-06:00To: Robot NineThe "curiousity factor" for young ch...To: Robot Nine<BR/><BR/>The "curiousity factor" for young children is always high. It is a responsibility of everyone to help protect them by doing things safely. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>RWriverwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575212890278793911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4858350933853662775.post-76470154289809380362008-12-19T01:33:00.000-06:002008-12-19T01:33:00.000-06:00Great advice, clear, direst, short, to the point. ...Great advice, clear, direst, short, to the point. <BR/>Robot NineRobot Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03776155543265023418noreply@blogger.com