Comments on: Kids and Guns: Three Problems With Airsoft Guns for Kids

By: Igorxwt

Igorxwt — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 02:37:27 +0000

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By: Gary coates

Gary coates — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:41:01 +0000

In reply to Dave. This argument about the gun being an inanimate object is just stupid. When people talk about control it’s the people having access to those inanimate objects. Nukes are also just dumb objects. People should be educated on weapon care and responsible use. They should also be a right only to coherent responsible citizens, people with a history of violent crime should lose the right. Mentally challenged should lose the right. Guns should be registered to owners and transfers documented so people cannot legally traffic weapons without accountability. Weapons used in crimes need to trace back to registered owners. If a weapon is stolen or lost it should be reported as such. All inanimate objects should have a traceable owner. Just like a car is traceable from cradle to grave. With rules like this in place the upstanding citizen has access the street punk offender will lose his right to own a weapon and it will be harder but not impossible to get a weapon but a portion of the thugs will not get access as easily. People selling their guns won’t be able to sell to these people because in doing so would be also be committing a crime.

By: Simon Salgado

Simon Salgado — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:13:14 +0000

Great read. I just got into airsoft to augment my handgun practice and experienced both at home neighborhood games and a private facility games. This article is exactly what we need to keep in mind when interacting with airsoft for sport and training.

By: Jimmy Coe

Jimmy Coe — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:55:26 +0000

In reply to John. I agree with half of your statement, but it isn't the cop not knowing what they are doing. The kid usually takes off the orange tip and people have no idea whether or not it is a real or fake gun. Then the kid points it at someone and a cop has to shoot because it is assumed that the gun is real. What needs to be done, is a kid should not threaten someone with any gun, even airsoft, because it WILL be assumed to be real. Also, try your best to make it obvious that it is fake. Put orange tape all over it. The only problem with that is the same can be done with a real one. And NEVER take it out in public, you'll just scare a cop into shooting you.

By: Jimmy Coe

Jimmy Coe — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:44:16 +0000

This article is about airsoft guns. Why are you talking about a pregnancy test?

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:37:58 +0000

In reply to TomC. Its not the guns that have gotten more dangerous, but the people that illegally misuse them. Guns have always shot bullets from them no matter what type of gun it is. If the gun is not pointed at people then its not dangerous and it has to be handled or set up by a person to be pointed purposely or unpurposely. Guns dont kill people, irresponsible, unsafe, uneducated people kill people.

By: negroid

negroid — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:09:28 +0000

how do i get a gun without a licnese

By: marcus gollmer

marcus gollmer — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:35:07 +0000

Your kids in the neighborhood are walking around with the guns revealed? That is a error on top of being illegal. If airsoft guns are in public they are suppose to be covered. That’s very unsafe and asking for a tragedy. I play airsoft and have several guns, as long as everyone is adhering to the rules and safety procedures in place airsoft is a amazing sport. But, it comes down to being safe and intelligent about it.

By: Should Kids Still Use Non Powder Guns? – The Day Creek Howl

Should Kids Still Use Non Powder Guns? – The Day Creek Howl — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 20:28:47 +0000

[…] “I was so bothered by the kids carrying the airsoft unsafely, pointing them in different directions without regard to backdrop, and shooting into the street with no regard for the safety of those passing by that I was literally shaking,” said writer/parent Kelly Muir from PDN. […]

By: Joe Wilhem

Joe Wilhem — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:39:39 +0000

As you stated you as the parent made several mistakes. This is true of most parents today. It is easier to say yes then no. Both answers can be the correct a one, if the person is well educated in firm arms safety. The child is of a age both mental and physical that they are ready to understand and respect all fire arms. Both of these are a bi product of proper education from the parent. How, Where & When to use or play with Air Soft or for that matter BB & Pellet guns fall into the same category. All of which if used carelessly can cause harm or death to not only those playing but by standers as well. They are really not toys and need to be treated as such. Educate, train and practice gun safety at all times. Pull the trigger and you own the round and the results of your actions. I am not opposed to them but they must be used in the right place and time.
The problem also is one of the realistic appearance of these guns. and how east it is for people young and old to alter the appearance to look so very real that it forces and Law Enforcement Officer to have to make a decision that could cost a person their life. Please do not blame a policeman if he has to decide if it is real or not and his need to return to his family that day.
Educate, Train and use them in the right place and manor. I guess the place to start is the parent then the younger person, together they will learn to respect and use any weapon safely. Remember that man started killing each other with rocks and sticks, and as technology increased so did the means to kill one another. Guns to not kill People kill.