New law allows schools to teach gun safety to first-graders

The legislation prohibits school personnel and instructors from making judgments about guns or from using firearms to teach the program.

The NRA noted the law’s signing on its legislative website, but the group did not respond to efforts seeking additional comment.

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But in testimony before the U.S. Senate earlier this year, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre said the group has a “long and proud history of teaching” safe and responsible gun ownership across the board and to kids, in particular.

“Our ‘Eddie Eagle’ children’s safety program has taught over 25 million young children that if they see a gun, they should do four things: “Stop. Don’t touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult,” he said.

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