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Gumbo · September 17, 2002, 05:54 PM

Since the kids seemed to be goofing, I would have went outside and called the young man over. What harm could have been done by explaining to the kid that displaying anything that looks like a gun can get you killed. I always keep a couple of copies of the 10 commandments of gun safety handy incase one of my children bring over a friend that is not familar with firearm safety. If the parents agree, they get their first lesson before they are allowed to tear up my kids bedrooms =)

Sure, I may have taken an unnecessary risk by approaching the youth and trying to give some positive education on general life and specific firearm safety but I think our young people are worth that risk. They will be changing our diapers some day.

September 17, 2002, 05:54 PM	#12
Gumbo Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 1999 Posts: 150	Since the kids seemed to be goofing, I would have went outside and called the young man over. What harm could have been done by explaining to the kid that displaying anything that looks like a gun can get you killed. I always keep a couple of copies of the 10 commandments of gun safety handy incase one of my children bring over a friend that is not familar with firearm safety. If the parents agree, they get their first lesson before they are allowed to tear up my kids bedrooms =) Sure, I may have taken an unnecessary risk by approaching the youth and trying to give some positive education on general life and specific firearm safety but I think our young people are worth that risk. They will be changing our diapers some day.