States Mandate Gun Safety Lessons in Schools: A Question of Responsibility or Deflection?

Across several states including Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah, new legislation mandates public schools to teach young students the basics of gun safety—starting as early as age five. Ostensibly designed to prevent tragic accidents, this initiative raises a crucial question: are these lessons a genuine step toward safeguarding children or a convenient way for adults and lawmakers to evade responsibility? Who Is Really Responsible for Gun Safety? At first glance, teaching children “stop, don’t touch” when encountering firearms seems sensible. Yet, this message must be scrutinized through the America First lens—prioritizing national sovereignty includes holding individuals accountable within their own households....