If they have the training and qualify yes but still don't think it is a good idea. Hell look at how may 18 year olds can't figure out how they made a baby with a their girlfriend and you want to see them armed in all situations?
I get it B&B but let me try to explain it, you can no longer apply country smarts to a situation and expect rural kids to be more practical about some things, the internet has homogenized the nation, rural kids are exposed to the same stupid **** as country kids. It is down to the lowest common demominator.
So...hang on to your bows...they'll be coming for them.. I can't link from this but in the news Guy in Norway shoots and kills 5 wounding others with...Yep a bow and arrows......wait for it.....