[Maj.Stoner]

I completely agree.. My father taught my brother and i how to shoot, the proper respect, care and knowledge of firearms about 9-10 years old.
We have grown up with firearms all our lives.. I remeber the first pistol i shot was a Black powder Cap n Ball Walker .44.. heh.. my dad was holding my arms standing behind me.. i was hooked. biggrin:
Those are the best memories i have with him. Going camping, fishing, shooting, buliding models etc ..

When a parent installs the proper care at a young age.. Kids aren't SOOOO fascinated and amazed by firearms when they are around them..They know what they are, they know what they can do,, and they learn to respect them..

I remember going to my friends house (about 13 years old) who's dad also had firearms.. We were looking at his collection.. and if anything i said "cool.. eh mine and my dads are better".. And went on my merry way..
I wasn't all "OMG DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT THAT LET'S PLAY WITH IT!! Because I was taught early and wasn't a fanatic uneducated freak about it..

Like <Sgt>Stackem said.. Id be more worried about the uneducated kids who don't know how to treat a firearm rather then one who is well informed and knows how to respect one..

Im 27 and i have NEVER had any problems concering any fiream that i own... Simply because i have been educated in them from a very early age.

You drive a car.. You know about what it can do... you know if you hit the gas when ppl are walking in front of you you're going to kill them.. , etc.,. Well, same thing.. its all about education, respect and most of all... the safeties and the LAWS of what you own.. NO difference in the two.