Beyond the Second Amendment: Why Every American Should Be Trained in Basic Firearms Proficiency

[BHPSteel]

Certainly not everyone can serve in the same capacity, but almost everyone can serve in some capacity. Be all you can be

It's a matter of demonstrating that to get those rights, you have to have put some skin in the game.

But back to the OP - Both my kids were taught how to make most firearm designs safe, along with pretty sensible do's and don'ts at the age of 14. Not sure they'd be great at unloading a single-action revolver with a loading gate, but they understand all the principles and have some hands-on experience.

 

[rOmiLaYu]

I'm in broad agreement with Robert Heinlein

I'm From Buenos Aires and I Say Kill Them All!​

 

[Chipshot]

Agree w

Certainly not everyone can serve in the same capacity, but almost everyone can serve in some capacity. Be all you can be
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Agree with Basstracker that everyone should serve the government in some capacity for a year within a designated five year period say aged 19 to 24 by choice. During this period they could be taught civics where they could learn about how our government works in the legislature, how laws are passed , and the differences between a constitutional republic compared to a democracy. A week long stint in a military branch of their choosing. A quick course in the history of our nation, a visit to jails, mental institutions, week long assignments to ambulance calls, hospital emergency rooms, ride along with police and fire, visit a library, art exhibits, conduct community service assignments, prison visit, a week in state criminal court, another week in civil court, and then on to federal courts. Show them the ins and outs of child support, take them to a local chamber of commerce, sit in on commission meetings, visit a children’s hospital, cancer center, and then to a nursing home for a week as an aide. Let them then pick a field to round out their education and finish out their last six months with a work assignment to this field. I think the time spent would be very educational to round out a personality and would be rewarding for our nation. Oh, and require everyone to spend a week in a firearms class learning how to clean and fire a weapon safely. Just my humble opinion

 

[basstracker89]

It's a matter of demonstrating that to get those rights, you have to have put some skin in the game.

But back to the OP - Both my kids were taught how to make most firearm designs safe, along with pretty sensible do's and don'ts at the age of 14. Not sure they'd be great at unloading a single-action revolver with a loading gate, but they understand all the principles and have some hands-on experience.

Point is, in the military you get all those skills and more while doing something for the greater good that will stick with you for life to be a success

 

[basstracker89]

Agree w

That's it, for the better good of the country

 

[David and Goliath]

So what I’m gathering is: a non gun owner takes a firearms proficiency course once & they are good for life?

I was under the impression that you had to train with said firearms on a semi regular basis.

 

[boomer]

I think everyone should serve in the military

Bring back the draft!

 

[Kahrnut]

Bring back the draft!

 

[basstracker89]

Bring back the draft!

I guess that's what it would be

 

[lostchild]

It's a matter of demonstrating that to get those rights, you have to have put some skin in the game.

But back to the OP - Both my kids were taught how to make most firearm designs safe, along with pretty sensible do's and don'ts at the age of 14. Not sure they'd be great at unloading a single-action revolver with a loading gate, but they understand all the principles and have some hands-on experience.

Same... my daughter knew how to check and clear the action of any type of firearm very early.
She also learned to shoot them.