LTE: Schools should employ gun-safety program

April 5, 2005
Columbus Dispatch

I respond to the March 19 Dispatch editorial "Zero tolerance." I had to check the masthead to make sure I was reading The Dispatch. It was there in black and white: an editorial with a favorable reference to the National Rifle Association.

The message quoted in the editorial was taken from the NRA’s Eddie Eagle firearms safety training program. Many schools, however, don’t (or won’t) take advantage of this program. Is it really any wonder then that "curious children only 6 and 7 years old," brought up on a steady diet of shoot-’em-up TV, movies and video games, sometimes bring their guns to school?

If The Dispatch advocates "zero tolerance" for these children, then shouldn’t it take the same stance for adults?

I suggest taking a survey of local schools to identify those that have firearms-safety training programs in their curricula. If a principal hasn’t included such training, then remove him or her for one year. Of course, retain the appeals process "so special consideration can be given in cases that warrant it."

Bud Cohan
Gahanna

Related Stories:
LTE: Gun-safety program should be mandatory

Why I have a low tolerance for ''zero tolerance''

Help us fight for your rights!

Become a member of Buckeye Firearms Association and support our grassroots efforts to defend and advance YOUR RIGHTS!

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter

Get weekly news and instant alerts on the latest laws and politics that affect your gun rights. Enjoy cutting-edge commentary. Be among the first to hear about gun raffles, firearms training, and special events. Read more.

We respect your privacy and your email address will be kept confidential.

Mission

Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending and advancing the right of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. Read more.

JOIN