A New Hampshire House panel has approved a bill mandating a one-hour annual firearms safety training course for all K-12 public school students. State Representative Terry Roy, a retired police officer, argues this initiative is essential to counteract the pervasive gun glorification prevalent in youth-oriented social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Despite support for the bill, which emphasizes the need for safety in schools, critics express skepticism regarding its effectiveness. Opponents, including gun control advocates like Zandra Rice Hawkins, argue that existing safety courses do not adequately prepare children for real-life gun situations, pointing to a broader legislative reluctance to implement comprehensive gun safety measures for adults. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.
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