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TracyW:
Could we get some kind of class together for young people and their parents?
A course in firearms and talking to young ones about guns.
I would think that since we are taking it upon ourselves to be nebraska Firearms Owners, we may have a little bit of responsibility to educate the people who may want to be educated.

I see many young adults who have such a bad taste about guns that they are set in their ways and are very ignorant about "guns".

Just a random thought here.

Thanks

Dan W:
Tracy,  Welcome to the Forum.

Ever been to a high school trapshooting event? Dozens of kids and their parent are there shootin up a storm. Nebraska has the premier youth trapshooting program in the country, and our kids have won several national championships. I have a great time helping them learn to compete safely.

As far as organized firearms education, that is a goal the NFOA has on its future agenda, and we are always open to members volunteering their time and effort to help get these things done.

Also, take a look at the events calendar on the NFOA homepage. I know you will find many events offered for youth shooting, especially Air pistols and rifles, as well as introductory classes in firearms handling.

TracyW:
Hi Dan,
Ive actually been a member for a while. Have posted a couple of tiems and thats about it. Anyhow, thanks for the Welcome.
I knew there was trap shooting, I did not know how big it was. I dont do any trap shooting so its something I dont follow.
But, that is good to know it is happening.

I guess my thoughts were along the lines of people who are not around firearms regularly. I am glad it is on the agenda of the NFOA. VERY GOOD!!

I will do what I can to help out though.

Thanks again Dan!

Tracy

JimP:
I am "certified" by the State 4-H  organization to teach air rifle/.22 rifle ..... if you are interested, I'll be running a class sometime this summer for .22 rifle (and archery, too) for kids in our club...... we have had "independents" join us before......

TracyW:
Im a kid at heart. :D
I do not have any kids of my own and was curious to know what we could do for the youth and their maybe anti gun parents.

Thanks Jim

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