Boys and firearms

[JBusch8899]

Boys who own legal firearms have much lower rates of delinquency and drug use and are even slightly less delinquent than nonowners of guns.

U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NCJ-143454, "Urban Delinquency and Substance Abuse," August 1995.

I'm shocked.

I'm shocked that it took me 11 years to find this study.

Probably got buried with anything else pro 2A released while under the Clinton Administration.

 

[Phenom]

That doesn't just apply to guns. If children want to get into a sport then by all means support them. A child interested in something legal will less likely be interested in something illegal.

 

[pax]

Betcha that legal gun ownership among juvenile males is a back-door measurement of whether a father is involved in the son's life or not -- and that delinquency & drug use are more strongly correlated to the lack of positive male influence than to any other factor.

pax

 

[Rufus Pisanus]

+1 for pax

 

[Barbara]

Often, but not always.

I think you're right, though, that involvement is the key.

 

[ugaarguy]

Betcha that legal gun ownership among juvenile males is a back-door measurement of whether a father is involved in the son's life or not -- and that delinquency & drug use are more strongly correlated to the lack of positive male influence than to any other factor.

pax

Well said Pax

Also reminds me, I've been told that Cotton Cordell, (professional bass fisherman, lure designer, and great outdoorsman), once said something about teaching kids to hunt, fish, shoot, love the outdoors, and love Jesus; and you won't have to worry about them getting in trouble. Hmmm, be involved, be supportive, teach & provide constructive hobbies, teach & provide a moral/religious background. Hmmm, now why is it that modern youth have so many problems?:banghead:

 

[Erebus]

Good call Pax

Betcha that legal gun ownership among juvenile males is a back-door measurement of whether a father...

uncle, grandfather, etc. Basically a role model that gets them interested in something other than hanging out on the streets.

Any type of sports activity or hobby that a child regularly engages in has repeatedly shown to lower their chances of engaging in illegal and unhealthy behavior.

I am sure gun ownership and firearms related activities will never get the credit it deserves. Too many antis will just say it teaches kids to shoot up schools.

 

[sacp81170a]

Betcha that legal gun ownership among juvenile males is a back-door measurement of whether a father...

uncle, grandfather, etc. Basically a role model that gets them interested in something other than hanging out on the streets.

Exactly. My father was pretty much absent when I was growing up (long haul trucker) but my extended family, uncles and cousins, were all involved in hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in general. We lived in the rural south on a farm with my grandparents. It seemed like a pain in the @$$ at the time, because I couldn't seem to get away with anything. Now that I look back on it, I miss the sense of community present. People would go away for days without locking their doors, you were always invited to spend the night if you were out late visiting, etc. Those days seem to be gone, sadly.

 

[MechAg94]

Was there a link to that study?

 

[Cesiumsponge]

Pretty much any wholesome hobby, sport, or activity will keep kids busy so they won't be inclined to go out and cause a ruckus. They might/will also find a passion in it and make it a big part of their lives.

I had plenty of things to keep me entertained and busy as a kid and I never really saw any appeal in running around the neighborhood at 2am in the morning causing a ruckus. Never done drugs or cancer sticks either because it was plain unappealing (I do drink casually). This coming from someone that can best be politically defined as a Libertarian.

 

[sm]

pax is correct of course.

Not just boys, girls as well benefit from Parenting, and Responsible Adults passing forward to them, being involved with, and being accessible.

One does not need a "study" - just look at history.

Somehow boys and girls managed to grow up without/ before Gubmint Meddlin' and the Parents/ Adults being Indoctrinated - that Gubmint knew more about one's kids, than the parents , grandparents , and other Adults being reponsible in the child's stages of development.


My perspective is, sometimes folks have to investigate for themselves.

Steve's Gubmint Meddlin' & Indoctrination test.

Needed items : One hammer, and Thumb

Test One : Thumb is fine, NO Gubmint Meddlin' or Indoctrination.
Common sense, Parenting , Responsible Adults passing forward, and in this test "Hitting thumb with hammer hurts"

Test Two : Gubmint Indoctrinates to hit thumb with hammer, Gubmint "says" they have tested this and you can trust the Gubmint to take care of you.


Take both tests above as often as needed. Stick with whichever one gives YOU the best results.

Feel Free to apply anytime you feel Gubmint Meddlin' and Indoctrination is something you want to re-consider.





Steve

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

Another +1 for Pax.

teaching kids to hunt, fish, shoot, love the outdoors, and love Jesus; and you won't have to worry about them getting in trouble

Kids can't hunt, fish, or shoot, because guns are evil and killing poor little innocent animals is evil and represents a deep hatred and disrespect for life. Jesus isn't welcome in schools anymore.
Gee, I wonder why we have so many delinquent kids
Repress everything that makes a male a male and then wonder why they have bottled up aggression...hmm lets just give them some more perscription drugs.

 

[gunsmith]

You either

hunt with your kids or you hunt for them.

Hey, does anyone have a link to the article in the original post?

A new law in PA has some libs alarmed, I first heard of it on Fox news
and the newspeak folks were clearly against the new law that allows kids to hunt.
http://www.publicopiniononline.com/opinion/ci_4091020

Adults are supposed to protect children, not create laws that would put them at risk. A child of 5, 6 or 7 -- who probably plays with toy guns -- isn't mature enough to understand the dangers of a real firearm. Once introduced to a weapon at such an early age, will the child stay away from the gun at home?

 

[JBusch8899]

I think I found it online

I have the book from the library.....however......

http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/urdel.pdf