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Originally Posted by Lindsyburnsy
Dad bought the gun and the kid was with him at the time. Posted pics of himself with the gun stating "my new Christmas present". At that age, a new pair of athletic shoes would have been more appropriate.
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
My grandson, now a junior in HS, shot his first buck at age 11yo and his father had the head mounted for display. My children grew up handling firearms and understand firearm safety. I have given my grandson rifles in the past. My daughter has participated in weekend pistol competition, as well as my son-inlaw. My grandkids also operate dirt bikes, ride horses (rescued race type), were active in soccer, basketball, karate and wrestling. If children are taught properly, they are better equipped and mature than many adults. Coddle the kids and the end result is drug overdoses, mass shootings, smash and grab robberies, rapes, etc.
Kyle wished to be a responsible community volunteer. There is something to be said about those that contribute to the community versus those that think that community organizing makes them credible. Regardless of how or when Kyle obtained his rifle, he legally had it on him for protection during rioting and he is alive now because he had it. We need more like him and less like those he was forced to put down.