A Texas bill is under consideration that could introduce gun and hunter safety courses as electives in public schools, aiming to enhance outdoor education and safety awareness. Representative Pat Curry, the bill’s proponent, emphasizes the importance of such courses, noting that they not only provide essential education for young hunters but also promote physical education focused on outdoor activities.
If approved, this initiative will require parental consent and could allow students to access these courses as early as the next school year. As Curry points out, a hunter safety course is a requirement for those wishing to pursue hunting once they turn 16, making this educational offering particularly relevant in the state known for its hunting culture.
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