Poland Makes Weapons Training Mandatory for Schoolkids as Threat of Russian Invasion Escalates

Children test weapons during a military picnic organized by the Foundation GROT and branches of the Polish army on June 19, 2022 in Siemianowice, Poland. Polish schoolchildren now undergo mandatory weapons training as part of school curriculum as threats of Russian invasion loom. (Credit: Omar Marques/Getty Images)

Poland has introduced mandatory firearm and basic first aid training for schoolchildren as fears of Russian aggression loom over the country.

The Education for Safety program, which targets students aged 14 to 16, teaches theoretical and practical gun-handling skills using laser-based weapons for safety, EuroNews reports. Students learn how to assemble and disassemble firearms, improve shooting accuracy, and respond to warfare-related threats.