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Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by TobiAbuja(op): 10:42pm On Dec 18, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO_NRejn6dU

An EU nation has made it mandatory for schoolchildren to take part in firearms training.

Poland has taken the dramatic step in response to fears of a potential attack from Russia.

Children aged 13 and above are now taking lessons on how to assemble and operate weapons including assault rifles.

The lessons take place under adult supervision, and the weapons use laser-based systems instead of live ammunition.

The initiative reflects Poland’s concern about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine – with whom it shares a 329mile (529km) border.

Ewa Golinska is principal of Nicolaus Copernicus primary school in Skarszewy, a small town in the north of the country.

She said: ‘It is a compulsory subject in Polish schools, and the lesson content consists only of assembling and operating weapons.

‘With the state of the world today, I think this type of training is very valuable.’

German public broadcaster DW interviewed a number of pupils now taking shooting lessons alongside maths and history.

Emalia Labudzka said ‘it feels good to hit the target’, while Alan Jaron simply commented with a smile: ‘Shooting is fun. Holding a gun in your hands and shooting feels really cool.’

Marta Stolinska added: ‘I think it’s a good idea. Life is scary these days, so you have to be prepared for anything.’

There are 18,000 schools across Poland, and all of them are in the process of receiving the laser-based training technology.

While schools had offered firearms lessons previously, they were optional until three months ago – but overall, many parents are happy for their children to learn how to use and assemble firearms.

One mum, Monika Stolinska, said: ‘We are very proud that our children want to be on the right side of history, to defend our country and to be patriotic.’

Alina Labudzka, mum to a 14-year-old girl, added: ‘I feel she is capable of making her own decisions about her future, and knows what she wants to do in life.’

Poland is already a fairly gun-friendly country, allowing modern firearms ownership under police-issued permits for people who provide a reason to own the gun, such as hunting, sport shooting, training, and collecting.

Civilians can also apply for self-defence permits, but these are awarded at the discretion of the police force.

Arms dealer Krzysztof Gasior, based in Gdansk, described Poland’s firearm laws as ‘probably the most liberal in Europe’ – saying in some ways it’s easier to get a gun licence than a driving licence.
Source: https://metro.co.uk/2024/12/18/major-eu-nation-makes-firearm-training-mandatory-schoolchildren-amid-fears-russian-attack-22215117/

Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Sonnobax15(m): 10:49pm On Dec 18, 2024
lipsrsealed
World war3 loading shocked
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by illicit(m): 11:11pm On Dec 18, 2024
Reminds me of that movie...

Electra or something like that

😶

Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Baronthecelebri(m): 7:03am On Dec 19, 2024
Future assassins
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Houseofglam7(f): 7:32am On Dec 19, 2024
Ohh 😯 ohh 😮
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Nicepoker(m): 8:10am On Dec 19, 2024
Their capital is Warsaw. They will see war again grin
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Numerouno94(m):
God bless Poland. Afterall, Russia also does the same.

Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by sunboy(m): 2:54pm On Dec 19, 2024
Switzerland have been doing this since their existence and they are still doing it till date.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by blueghost(m): 6:02pm On Dec 19, 2024
Nicepoker:
Their capital is Warsaw. They will see war again grin
Word Pun cheesy
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by CodeTemplar: 7:32pm On Dec 19, 2024
Nicepoker:
Their capital is Warsaw. They will see war again grin
They saw war in the past and do not want to be shared by bully nations once more.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by TimiofAbuja: 7:58pm On Dec 19, 2024
Verily verily I say unto you; if you want peace, prepare for war. Warsaw is preparing for war because she has seen war before
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Mblingz(m): 7:58pm On Dec 19, 2024
Things need to be done
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Angelfrost(m): 7:59pm On Dec 19, 2024
Yet we can't teach Benue and Enugu citizens basic self defense...! undecided
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Wealthoptulent(m): 7:59pm On Dec 19, 2024

Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by prophetfire: 7:59pm On Dec 19, 2024
Organized nations. Not a bulabablu country.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by ogaontop(m): 7:59pm On Dec 19, 2024
As little as they are, these ones fit carry gun scatter Nigerian Army after their school training!
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by OlujobaSamuel: 8:00pm On Dec 19, 2024
sunboy:
Switzerland have been doing this since their existence and they are still doing it till date.
Whaooo, but they don't engage in war
One of the countries I want to japa to if I have the opportunity, the other is Costa Rica
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by EKOMADENG: 8:01pm On Dec 19, 2024
As predicted, Nations will rise against each other. Indeed, the end is near.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Nahunger(m): 8:01pm On Dec 19, 2024
Better for them.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by DeepSight(m): 8:01pm On Dec 19, 2024
CodeTemplar:
They saw war in the past and do not want to be shared by bully nations once more.
I don't think Russia will dare touch Poland. Poland is a NATO Country and NATO Treaty Obligations will be automatically triggered. It will instantly ignite WW3.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Akwamkpuruamu: 8:02pm On Dec 19, 2024
When u are surrounded by enemies, you are always on alert
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by ogaontop(m): 8:02pm On Dec 19, 2024
DeepSight:
I don't think Russia will dare touch Poland. Poland is a NATO Country and NATO Treaty Obligations will be automatically triggered. It will instantly ignite WW3.
Putin is crazy and can do the unexpected!
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by southsouthking(m): 8:02pm On Dec 19, 2024
It's about to go down.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by WaywardSon(m): 8:02pm On Dec 19, 2024
stupid hysteria, if they are really that scared then they should send them to Ukraine to hold the russians there lol, very confused ppl
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Carlylepneuma: 8:03pm On Dec 19, 2024
Mechanism to further spark world war 3
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by harmargedon: 8:03pm On Dec 19, 2024
cool
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by ttobizz(m): 8:03pm On Dec 19, 2024
Nicepoker:
Their capital is Warsaw. They will see war again grin
Tooooh! This one burst my head cheesy
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by SavageResponse(m): 8:03pm On Dec 19, 2024
I hope their case will not end up like the United States where school children now take guns to shoot up their schools!
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Nawa4nl: 8:03pm On Dec 19, 2024
Thank God for Trump
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by Ogakokorokoman: 8:05pm On Dec 19, 2024
My poland.
Grudziadz always in my heart.
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by dometome: 8:05pm On Dec 19, 2024
That's Good
Re: Poland Gives Children Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) by SavageResponse(m): 8:05pm On Dec 19, 2024
Nicepoker:
Their capital is Warsaw. They will see war again grin
Warsaw saw war and war saw Warsaw! grin
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