Brian Hood, Central Iowa SASP coach, was featured on NBC Nightly News this week voicing support for a bill Iowa lawmakers recently sent to the senate that would allow children in Iowa under the age of 14 to shoot handguns. Supporters say the law brings Iowa up to date with most other states. Those against the bill claim it’s creating a militia of toddlers. Hood’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace, competes with the SASP using a handgun, but his 13-year-old daughter, Emma, isn’t allowed due to the current law. “This is not about giving our children the combo to the gun safe,” Hood said. “This is about allowing them in a supervised scenario to learn a great sport.” To view the NBC Nightly News piece, click here.
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Brian Hood, Central Iowa SASP coach, was featured on NBC Nightly News this week voicing support for a bill Iowa lawmakers recently sent to the senate that would allow children in Iowa under the age of 14 to shoot handguns. Supporters say the law brings Iowa up to date with most other states. Those against the bill claim it’s creating a militia of toddlers. Hood’s 16-year-old daughter, Grace, competes with the SASP using a handgun, but his 13-year-old daughter, Emma, isn’t allowed due to the current law. “This is not about giving our children the combo to the gun safe,” Hood said. “This is about allowing them in a supervised scenario to learn a great sport.” To view the NBC Nightly News piece, click here.