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.

Gotta teach them fear and violence soon. Otherwise they might end up friendly to strangers.

a weapon; like short bows, pellet guns, and cattys

A tool designed for the needs of the user.

Equipment for athletic competitions.