I began teaching my son how to shoot when he
was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids get
into trouble because of curiosity—if you don’t satisfy it, you’re asking for
big problems. If you inform them and carefully instruct them on safety when
they’re young, you avoid a lot of the trouble. My son has learned to respect
weapons. I’ve always told him, if you want to use a gun, come get me. There’s
nothing I like better than shooting. – Chris Kyle
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I began teaching my son how to shoot when he was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids get into trouble because of curiosity—if you don’t satisfy it, you’re asking for big problems. If you inform them and carefully instruct them on safety when they’re young, you avoid a lot of the trouble. My son has learned to respect weapons. I’ve always told him, if you want to use a gun, come get me. There’s nothing I like better than shooting.
Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle (April 8, 1974 − February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with over 160 kills officially confirmed by the Department of Defense. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards.
Kyle was honorably discharged from the
U.S. Navy in 2009 and published his bestselling autobiography, American
Sniper, in 2012. An eponymous film adaptation of Kyle's book, directed by Clint
Eastwood, was released two years later.
On February 2, 2013, Kyle was shot dead
at a shooting range near Chalk Mountain, Texas. His friend, Chad Littlefield,
age 35, was also killed. The former Marine accused of killing Kyle, Eddie Ray
Routh, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without
parole.
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