There's a book called freakonomics (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakonomics) that presents information saying that a swimming pool is more likely to kill your children than a hand gun...

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Training, education and a healthy respect is the answer - whether it be for a swimming pool or proper/safe firearms awareness.

True but sometimes for people who are still learning a locked door is the best solution.

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1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I can control what happens in my home. I still find significant value in education and training for those instances where I cannot control the environment, such as at a friend's or neighbor's home.

There is also the issue of whether or not my spouse will be comfortable in using a firearm to protect herself when I'm not home. Education and training would begin to increase her comfort level, followed by practice and a funtional awareness of the types of firearms on hand. The kids will be educated in the same manner when/as apporpriate.

So, one vote for NRA. Any other practical advice, or better yet....experience with either program?