A new shooting club in Adelaide, which allows minors over 12 to fire at mobile targets, has met with strong opposition.
According to the Daily Mail, the shooting club Gunnery, which opened only Monday at Christie Beach, south of Adelaide, offers a range of gun options for children over the age of 12 and can be used for balloons. Moving targets, such as deer and pigs, open fire.
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Residents complained to the city hall that it was too dangerous. Critics say this is not where children should come, and Peter, the owner of the shooting club, disagrees. "it`s never too early for children to educate and use guns," he said. Peter`s daughter, Louise, who has a gun license at the age of 12, loves shooting. "I really feel safe because you need to follow all the rules," Louise said.
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Shooting is a much softer sport than many, says Peter on his facebook. "Children learn about gun use and safety," he said. "it doesn`t matter at all, which makes them more respectful of guns. "I want to see more shooting enthusiasts in the future, just like my daughter," Peter said. "in their shooting range, people without a gun license have to wear protective gear, and the gun is tied to the wall with a rope. Community residents believe that minors under the age of 18 are too young to take part in gun shooting, and that at a municipal council meeting, 100 people expressed their concerns. Onkaparinga`s government granted Gunnery permission. National law provides that minors under the age of 18 may participate in shooting if supervised by guardians.
