Date: 15 Oct 95 17:45:06 EDT
From: Wayne Riddle <71702.1330@compuserve.com>
To: Firearms Alert <firearms-alert@shell.portal.com>
Subject: Comment: APA&AAP on Guns


I just received a pamphlet put out by the American Psychological Association
and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The pamphlet is called "Raising Children
to Resist Violence." One section is called "Make sure your children do not have
access
to guns" and this is what it has to say:

"Guns and children can be a deadly combination. Teach your children about the
dangers
of firearms or other weapons if you own or use them. If you keep a gun in your
home,
unload it and lock it up separately from the bullets. Never store firearms, even
if unloaded,
in places where children can find them.
Don't carry a gun or a weapon. If you do, this tells your children that using
guns solves
problems."

Pretty much the typical advice from these people. As for their last comment, I
guess we are
not suppose to defend our families with whatever means necessary. Just roll over
and play dead.

American Pyschological Association
750 First St, NE
Washington, DC
20002-4242

For copies of the pamphlet:
Amercian Academy of Pediatrics
Division of Publicans
141 Northwest Point Blvd
PO Box 927
Elk Grove Village, IL
60009-0927
Cost: $29.95 per 100

The pamphlet was supported in part by the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust, New York
City,
no address given.

Wayne Riddle
71702.1330@compuserve.com
writing at 10:37 AM, 
on Sunday, October 15, 1995