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Martin Bryant's little effort in Tassie a few years ago put me right off guns. The potential to kill large numbers with guns is too easy and real for my comfort, as also seen in several infamous high schools massacres, caused by crazed teenagers.
However, I am not sure how you can prevent guns from getting into the hands of those who can least be trusted with them, even with the strictest laws in the world. It is a bit like abolition. Strict laws just push it underground. Education on safe use, and access to guns through strictly controlled shooting clubs may be the way to go.
We have a rule in our house that there is no play involving "guns". Our children have been taught that guns are serious and dangerous, and should not be viewed as objects of fantasy or fun. IMO children need to be taught that their sense of control over their circumstances needs to be found in areas other than by using physical force, which is what guns often represent in a child's mind. I'd rather my kids learn to use the mighty pen, than a sword.
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