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Marc Slavin's avatar

Hal, I disagree with your statement about the lack of training. Maryland has very strict training regulations. I just finished a full two-day course. But there is another side to this. My dad taught me how to shoot when I was about 5 years old. Actually in the shooting range located in the NRA headquarters at 16th and Mass Avenue (if you can believe it). It also taught me discipline and respect for a firearm at a very young age. I developed a passion for guns and hunting and passed it on to my kids and many other children that I have taught, which goes hand in hand with the love and respect for the outdoors. So, on another topic, maybe video game companies should eliminate the violent games that kids sit at home and are addicted to. The parents don't monitor this crap, but at least good dad's like me teach their kids how to shoot and respect firearms and the outdoors. Maybe video manufacturers should be held responsible for what they create.

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Prover Stephen E.'s avatar

This is an excellent succinct open minded approach to this topic that lends itself to Uber emotional defensive irrational rants. It should be widely read. If only you were a commentator on CNN or MSNBC. We need a sensible voice like yours to moderate the self righteous indignation on all sides.

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