Why does the Coast Guard want to do target practice anywhere?
A. Historically, the Coast Guard’s main mission on the Great Lakes was to rescue people who had boating accidents, to encourage the use of life preservers and other safe boating practices, and to otherwise help keep the lakes a safe place for the people who use them. In 2004, the Bush Administration made the Coast Guard part of the new Department of Homeland Security, and the Coast Guard started talking about putting guns on its Great Lakes boats and acting more like a part of the military.
