I believe very strongly that guns are instruments of death. That's all they're used for; there's no purpose for them other than to kill. I think you have to understand that in order to respect them. I have no fear of my teenage son handling weapons, because he has that respect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Guns are inherently tools for killing, and respecting them requires understanding this lethal purpose.
- In plain terms
- Guns are made to kill, so you must respect that fact to handle them safely.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect for weapons comes from acknowledging their deadly function.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define respect for dangerous tools?
- Is fear necessary for safety?
Another view
Not all gun uses involve killing, such as target shooting or collecting.
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