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In reply to the discussion: 40 Armed Gun Advocates Intimidate Mothers Against Gun Violence In A Restaurant Parking Lot [View all]2naSalit
(86,646 posts)I grew up around guns, was taught to shoot real bullets when I was four, and I was good at hitting my target then, and I only got better at it. That being said, I was taught what guns were for and how they were to be properly used. I have never had any inclination to be seen with one outside of a target practice setting in an appropriate location. I can't discuss what I learned about guns as an adult but I can say that it was still within the realm of safety and respect for life and limb and not for weeny-waving or entertainment.
I think the only boys who act like that and claim they were in the military weren't engaged in combat. I don't know anyone who was that thinks this is any way to act. And girls who act like that are only trying to make points with the clueless boys... not mature enough to be considered adults regardless of how long they have been breathing.
As you said, the present day whole gun culture and love of violence as an answer to everything and/or entertainment is one of the three biggest problems this nation has, it is a mental illness.