For my kids, they are: * athletic equipment, for shooting competition * a weapon for hunting * a tool for pest control * a weapon for defense of self and ot

For my kids, they are: * athletic equipment, for shooting competition * a weapon for hunting * a tool for pest control * a weapon for defense of self and other, if no other viable alternative exists In other words - they’re a dangerous item that requires responsibility to possess safely. Just like the Jerry can of gasoline sitting in the shed. They use that too, to fuel their ATVs and such.