Question

In to kill a mockingbird why doesn't atticus like to shoot guns

Answer 1

Atticus doesn't like shooting guns because he thinks that his good shooting skills God has given him is an unfair advantage over living things. The answer is that he believes a real gentleman never takes advantage over any living thing.

Answer 2

When he gave us our air-rifles Atticuswouldn't teach us to shoot. ... Atticussaid to Jem one day, "I'd rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you'll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird