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On one hand, no. On the other hand, if firearms training prevents one innocent child from being killed by stray gang banger bullets we should do it. For the children. We could start by training “at risk” youngsters without a criminal record. Instructors could direct some of these aspiring gunman into the police or the armed forces or the shooting sports. The kids that do neither and proceed to keep their noses clean could use their newfound skills to protect themselves and their community. The youngsters who go on to choose a life of crime would be able to hit what they’re aiming at—and do so with a greater knowledge of strategy and tactics (even less collateral damage). Would that be a good thing? You tell me.