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In my personal experience it certainly played a major role. I've had gun safety and respect drilled into me so deep since I was a small child the most powerful cringe reaction I can possibly experience can only be triggered by someone mishandling weapons. Unfortunately it also happens when I see it in movies. At least that is what I attribute it to, I have never stuck around anyone I've seen mishandling or even talking about mishandling weapons long enough to learn anything about them.

I've certainly met plenty of women that could teach their sons the same principles though so I don't think fatherhood is a hard requirement.

Edit: Not commenting about male violence just respect for and proper handling of firearms in general.