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The post that was quoted here has been removedI stand by my statement, and those same people will make a big deal of a tragic accident. Each of us, ought to reflect on our own sometimes careless handling and storage of guns. Leaving a loaded .45 on the backseat with a 4 year old wasn't smart or careful. On the other hand, most of us will recognize that we've done that sort of thing, and "got lucky" that there weren't deadly consequences. What I think all thoughtful people will agree on is that locking up guns in cases will not stop this accident from repeating.
Originally posted by normbenignBut it cant be denied by any rational person that it would definitely reduce the number of such accidents significantly.
What I think all thoughtful people will agree on is that locking up guns in cases will not stop this accident from repeating.
Originally posted by normbenign"I stand by my statement"
I stand by my statement, and those same people will make a big deal of a tragic accident. Each of us, ought to reflect on our own sometimes careless handling and storage of guns. Leaving a loaded .45 on the backseat with a 4 year old wasn't smart or careful. On the other hand, most of us will recognize that we've done that sort of thing, and "got lucky ...[text shortened]... ntrol of a responsible adult. Loose and loaded on the back seat with a 4 year old isn't either.
Originally posted by twhiteheadIt would be safer, except for the occasions when you needed a weapon for self defence. Over the years, I defended my life and property with a gun many times. Recently, I did not renew my permit to carry a concealed weapon, because I no longer had the risk factors which demanded I have it.
But it cant be denied by any rational person that it would definitely reduce the number of such accidents significantly.
I agree with you that there is of course no point having a gun if it is locked up at all times. That leaves us with the choice of being a lot more careful with your gun or not having a gun at all. Given that we know humans are not ca ...[text shortened]... r gun accidents and gun related violence happens in countries with very strict gun control laws.
Originally posted by normbenign"Over the years, I defended my life and property with a gun many times."
It would be safer, except for the occasions when you needed a weapon for self defence. Recently, I did not renew my permit to carry a concealed weapon, because I no longer had the risk factors which demanded I have it.
As with anything, the risk/reward factors must be personally evaluated, and care exercised to minimize the risks. The mother in t ...[text shortened]... lection was a farce, with most people just throwing away useless relics and nonfunctioning guns.
Originally posted by whodeyyou are so smart. this settles the gun dispute in your favor for all eternity. good thing the gun control crowd only had background checks as proposed measures or else somebody might have pointed out the other things that could have been done to avoid this messed up incident.
This is what happens when 4 year olds are not given a proper background check. ðŸ˜
We need more gun laws.