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How old is Corey? I'm completely against gun use myself. BUT as a kid was shown how to properly fire a rifle by my dad. His loose rule is what I modified to be my rule. His rule was no guns until you knew better than to shoot a squirrel. My rule is no guns real or play until death is a concrete concept.

I'm glad I know how to shoot a gun. I'm far less freaked at the sight of them because of it, and I won't accidentaly shoot myself with one. I still loathe them and don't allow 'my' kids in a house where I know guns are present. Still.... if Scrumpkin [the oldest] and his cub scout den do go to a range to learn... he's nearly got the whole death thing down.

It's a very hard decision and one I do not envy you. Stand by what you believe and good luck!