[Graybeard58]

However, it added, some studies suggest that children's curiosity and teenagers' attraction to risk make them resistant to the programs or that the projects actually increase the appeal of guns.

All the more reason that kids should be taught the proper use of fire arms.

I didn't have it taught to me formally but I did have a Dad who was constantly harping on safety and heaven help me if I ever accidently pointed a gun at somebody.

[painter]

"I didn't have it taught to me formally but I did have a Dad who was constantly harping on safety and heaven help me if I ever accidently pointed a gun at somebody."

That is how I was brought up.

[freethinkingman]

I didn't have it taught to me formally but I did have a Dad who was constantly harping on safety and heaven help me if I ever accidently pointed a gun at somebody.

I agree the first 2 rules are so painfully simple:

Rule #1. Never point the muzzle of a loaded gun at that which you do not wish to destroy.

Rule#2 Every gun is loaded!