NFOA MEMBERS FORUM
General Categories => Kids and Guns => Topic started by: TracyW on April 01, 2009, 02:53:09 PM
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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
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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.
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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
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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......
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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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Our club would love any donations of rimfire ammo!
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Jim, Where do you operate out of?
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Murray, Nebraska. Cass County. Club's name is 4-H Believers.
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What's the deal with NRA's Eddie Eagle? Do you need to get certified for that?
I think it would be good if NFOA members could teach the Eddie Eagle program to cub scouts, girl scouts, 4H, church youth groups, etc. It would be great if a school assembly would do it, but I doubt they'd let gun safety (OH NOEZ!) to be taught in schools.
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I just recieved a packet regarding Eddie Eagle from the NRA. I haven't had time to look at it real good yet though. I'll get back to you later on the details. I don't believe there is any certification...But I could be wrong.
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I got the paperwork for becoming a Nebraska Hunter Safety Instructor..... now to find the TIME!