Familiarizing yourself with a particular ant species will help narrow down the areas you will need to search. Whether you are a novice or expert ant collector, knowing which ant you want to collect will determine where the ant can be found, how you can identify the ant, and whether any precautions need to be taken to ensure your safety. Research ant species in your area using online resources, like Myrmecos.  There are many online ant collecting resources that can help you identify ants once you have located them, like the Mississippi Entomological Museum.  Be sure to choose ants that don't display aggressive behavior, bite, or sting in order to avoid injury. You will need a container with a lid (jar, yogurt tin, tupperware) to place your ants into once you have found them. Be sure to place some soil in the bottom the jar to keep the ants in while you continue hunting. Make sure your container is large enough to easily place ants into, which is generally around a 2 inch diameter. Remember that you might be carrying this container around for a while, so try and choose a container that is small enough to be comfortable. There are a wide range of tools you can use to collect ants, from more professional tools geared toward preserving ants for scientific purposes to ordinary garden tools. Research which types of tools you'll need by consulting various ant collecting blogs, like keepinginsects. Ants are small and nests can sometimes be difficult to find. Give yourself a few hours of hunting time to ensure that you find a generous amount of ants. If you live in a densely populated urban area you may want to consider hunting for ants in a park or wooded area. You may have to do a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Rotting boards, rocks, and logs are common places for ants to nest. Look for fallen logs or large piles of boards around a park or wooded area and begin moving them around to search for ants. Keep your eyes out for ant trails leading to or from wood piles and follow them to their source. Once you've found some ants you can begin placing them in the container you brought with you. This can be done by simply having the ant crawl on your finger and transferring them to the container. You'll need to find and catch a queen if you want to start an ant colony. However, before you find a queen you'll need to be able to identify her. Queens can sometimes be difficult to find, but with enough patience and time you should be able to find one. The best time to look for a queen is when they still have their wings and are looking for a mate, as they tend to be deep in their nests after they have mated. Consult online insect collecting resources to determine when the mating season of your specific species is.  Once you've found a queen place her in your container with the other ants. You will need a queen if you want to start an ant colony. Most colonies will only survive 4-6 weeks without a queen. Once you have collected your ants and have finished hunting you can transfer them to a proper enclosure. Most proper enclosures can be purchased at pet stores or online store dedicated to insect collecting. Be sure that your container is large enough for the amount of ants you have collected.
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One-sentence summary -- Familiarize yourself with ant species in your area. Bring a container to place your ants into. Allow at least a few hours to ant hunting. Look for ants near rotting boards, rocks, or logs. Look for a queen. Transfer the ants you collected into a proper enclosure.

Q: Take industrial arts courses in high school such as machining, drafting and woodworking. These types of classes will form the basic skill set you need. If you've been out of high school for several years, take classes at a local community college to brush up on your skills. Most of these programs take between six months and two years. A list of accredited schools can be found on the on the NRA website.  Gunsmithing programs teach mechanical and tooling skills, the different functions and designs of various firearms, diagnosing and repairing guns, safety procedures, and in some cases chemistry and ballistics. Consider enrolling in an online gunsmithing program, a popular alternative in recent years. Gunsmithing programs always conduct background checks on their prospective students; those who don't pass are not admitted into the program. As an alternative or in addition to receiving a certification or diploma in gunsmithing, seek out a local gunsmith or apply through The Association of Gunsmiths and Related Trades (TAOGART) for apprenticeship status.  In order to apply through TAOGART you must be 16 or older. All applicants must be able to legally own and possess a firearm in compliance to federal and state laws. If you are still in high school you must graduate and maintain at least a "C" average. You must have permission from your legal guardians and school officials (such as a principal or counselor). A gunsmithing apprenticeship consists of on-site training and classroom instruction that totals about 8,000 hours. This time can vary depending on the type of firearm apprenticeship you undertake. This license differs from other firearms licenses in that it allows you to maintain possession of another person's firearm for more than a day, as you would do if you were repairing it.  In order to receive an FFL you must be over 21 years of age meet a number of strict gun safety requirements. A field agent will be dispatched to inspect your gunsmithing facilities and conduct an interview with you before the license is granted. Apply for an FFL through the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Check your local area for other licensing requirements.
A: Start early. Apply to a gunsmithing program at a college or trade school. Find an apprenticeship. Obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL).

Article: Think about times that your parents have acted negatively toward you and consider if their behavior is warranted by some past action of yours. Even if you have changed, you might need to work on showing them that you have changed.  For example, if you used to sneak out a lot, but have changed your behavior, your parents might be suspicious of your whereabouts and constantly think that you're up to no good. Since their suspicious are founded on previous truths, talk to them about it. Say something like, "Dad, I know I snuck out a lot last year and got into trouble. I realized that was really dumb, and I've cleaned up my act and stopped hanging out with those people." Keep up your responsible behavior to show that you're serious. Think about the circumstances under which your parents treat you negatively and try to determine if there is a specific cause behind it. If there is a misunderstanding, address this. For example, if your parents get annoyed when they think you're not listening, say: "Mom, I know you think I'm not paying attention because I'm looking at this book, but I really am listening to you." If your parents treat you negatively every time a certain thing happens, try to figure out what this thing is. Maybe they see something that you’re not aware of and you need to learn how to prevent these situations in the future. For example, if your parents become negative every time you get a phone call from a certain person, ask them about it. Maybe they overheard a phone conversation in the past that they didn’t approve of and they are worried about you. The only way to clear up any confusion is to talk about it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify past incidents that may have led to this negative view. Identify what brings on negative behavior in your parents. Look for repeated patterns.