[Fred Nerks]

“First and foremost it is a legitimate sport, like any other sport, something that all ages and all walks of life should participate in,” Mr Wegman said.

“Our membership certainly is starting to reflect a younger demographic which we think is very good.

“We think 12 is a good age to introduce shooters (to the sport). Twelve is a recognised age for being on the brink of that youthfulness rather than childhood. It’s a good age.”

Mr Wegman believed numbers were increasing because more parents were deciding to arm their offspring for hunting and target shooting.

Sounds perfectly natural to me...as long as they follow the laws about gun safety and don't leave them lying around loaded.

[Candor7]

Its really laudable, freedom us being guaranteed by
institutional training and culture.

The torch of freedom is being passed.