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A father and son accused of carrying out Australia's deadliest terror attack at Bondi Beach engaged in firearms training, practiced shooting, and planned the attack for months, including reconnaissance visits and recording extremist videos, before launching a coordinated assault involving bombs and gunfire that killed 15 people, with authorities uncovering evidence of meticulous planning and ideological motivation.
As concerns about kids and guns grow, some firearms enthusiasts advocate for training kids to handle guns responsibly, emphasizing the importance of real gun safety education and responsible gun ownership. While California and Illinois have passed laws banning gun manufacturers from marketing to children, some argue that education is not the same as marketing firearms to kids. Organizations like 4-H prioritize safety and responsible handling in their firearms training programs, acknowledging the existing enthusiasm for guns among kids and aiming to teach them to navigate the real world they live in.
Special Agent Patrick Bauer of the Internal Revenue Services Criminal Investigation was accidentally shot and killed during routine training at a federal firing range in Phoenix. The shooting occurred when another agent mistakenly fired at Bauer. Bauer, a longtime Arizona resident and former Master Sgt. in the Arizona Air National Guard, was highly regarded by his colleagues. A former FBI firearms instructor who trained people at the range for 24 years expressed his shock at the incident, emphasizing the importance of gun safety and proper training. The FBI is leading the investigation into the shooting.