The Duggar family has found their first controversy of the New Year.
The "19 Kids and Counting" stars received criticism after sharing several photos from their recent Christmas celebration, including a snapshot of 16-year-old Jedidiah Duggar holding a black shotgun inside the family home on their Facebook page.
The family's page quickly received mixed opinions regarding the controversial picture.
One commenter wrote, "Worst present ever. I don't care how much gun safety they teach their kids. All it takes is one time of not locking it up properly for one of the dozens of curious young kids in that house to get a hold of it and have an accident."
Another said "Why take that chance? Don't understand why a Christian family who values life would want to own devices that were specifically designed to destroy it."
Others rushed to the Duggars' defense, with one user, writing, "What's wrong with this country? People that complain about this picture!! Gun use and safety starts at home!! Proud American right there!"
Another user added, "Parents who are responsible teach their children gun safety for a reason. To be the next generation of responsible gun owners. This is a great gift for a young man (or woman) who knows safety and can shoot."
