It’s unknown if demonstrating responsible handling actually keeps kids safe.

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    2 months ago

    “my perfect flawless child would NEVER do anything bad with the guns he has free access to!!”

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      2 months ago

      It’s like fire safety. Of course you teach a kid about fire safety but leaving a bunch of matches and gas cans lying around is going to increase the likelihood that someone gets burned. Education should be used in conjunction with proper storage, not in place of it.

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      Dude, it’s ridiculous how much of an angel my kid is, but they continually make bonehead decisions, and it’s a safe bet they’ll continue to for years to come.