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149. I realize that firearms are extremely dangerous. ...

I also realize that since I have been using firearms for well over 40 years I may over confident when I handle one. I remind myself of this every time I pick up a firearm. I consider every firearm I handle to be loaded until I check it and if it leaves my hands, I check it again when I pick it up.

I also realize that alcohol and firearms are a bad mix so I don't handle a weapon if I have had a couple of drinks.

Most accidental discharges are in reality negligent discharges. In my opinion anyone who buys a firearm or ammunition should have to show proof that they have had firearms safety training.

Recently the sale of firearms has skyrocketed largely due to the efforts of gun control advocates to pass another assault weapons ban. Firearms of all types flew off the shelfs of gun stores and there were long lines of people waiting to enter gun shows. Many of the new owners of these weapons have little knowledge of gun safety or experience in using these weapons. Many will fail to properly secure their weapons to insure that children can not access them. This will undoubtedly lead to many tragedies.

In a nation with 80,000,000 gun owners and 300,000,000 firearms, it would make sense to me to teach gun safety in high school along with a class on first aid. Of course gun control advocates oppose firearm safety training in schools as they fear that it will generate interest in owning these weapons. They may have a point, but I feel that in the long run it could reduce avoidable accidents.