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General Categories => Kids and Guns => Topic started by: TracyW on April 01, 2009, 02:53:09 PM

Title: Educating our youth
Post by: TracyW on April 01, 2009, 02:53:09 PM

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

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: Dan W on April 01, 2009, 08:56:19 PM

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.

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: TracyW on April 01, 2009, 09:47:21 PM

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

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: JimP on April 01, 2009, 10:03:24 PM

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......

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: TracyW on April 01, 2009, 10:06:23 PM

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

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: JimP on April 01, 2009, 10:07:41 PM

Our club would love any donations of rimfire ammo!

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: huskergun on April 06, 2009, 08:24:55 PM

Jim, Where do you operate out of?

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: JimP on April 06, 2009, 10:05:51 PM

Murray, Nebraska. Cass County.    Club's name is 4-H Believers.

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: Rich B on April 16, 2009, 10:45:10 PM

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.

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: huskergun on April 17, 2009, 06:56:21 AM

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.

Title: Re: Educating our youth
Post by: JimP on April 17, 2009, 10:16:44 AM

I got the paperwork for becoming a Nebraska Hunter Safety Instructor..... now to find the TIME!