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3 Yr Old Kills Himself With Gun Found In Home (Original Post) SoCalMusicLover Apr 2016 OP
Stories like this just make me physically ill. Arkansas Granny Apr 2016 #1
Because IDIOT Gun Owners Treat Them Like Toys SoCalMusicLover Apr 2016 #2
No doubt an idiot DashOneBravo Apr 2016 #16
I'm not, certain of the gun-control tribe are somewhat bloodthirsty. friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #17
I've noticed some are DashOneBravo May 2016 #18
No charges will be filed, it was an accident. flamin lib Apr 2016 #3
Maybe thet should sarisataka Apr 2016 #4
It was not an accident. Straw Man Apr 2016 #6
What a brilliant idea! Pass a federal law that says you have to have this type of flamin lib Apr 2016 #7
Sounds good to me. Straw Man Apr 2016 #8
Great way to feed the NRA coffers too! DonP Apr 2016 #9
How does this basic minimal training impact any of the item you mention? flamin lib Apr 2016 #11
It will accomplish something toward the goal ... Straw Man Apr 2016 #12
Fine. Then make it universal. beevul Apr 2016 #13
The law you want seems best enacted at state levels. Don't think it is in the fed's purview. Eleanors38 Apr 2016 #10
If it's loaded it should be on your person. ileus Apr 2016 #5
There is no excuse for leaving firearms unsecured. ManiacJoe Apr 2016 #14
Parent should spend a few weekends in jail! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #15

Arkansas Granny

(31,827 posts)
1. Stories like this just make me physically ill.
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 03:54 PM
Apr 2016

Why was a loaded firearm left in a place that could be accessed by a 3 year old.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
2. Because IDIOT Gun Owners Treat Them Like Toys
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:08 PM
Apr 2016

The sad part of the story is that the boy did not kill the person responsible, mom and/or dad.

He should have taken lessons like Jamie Gilt's son, on how to aim.

DashOneBravo

(2,679 posts)
16. No doubt an idiot
Fri Apr 29, 2016, 09:25 PM
Apr 2016

And hopefully they will be prosecuted.

I'm always surprised by a post like this:

The sad part of the story is that the boy did not kill the person responsible, mom and/or dad

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
3. No charges will be filed, it was an accident.
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 04:59 PM
Apr 2016

Somebody accidentally purchased it. Somebody accidentally loaded it. Somebody accidentally left within reach of a toddler. It simply was an accident and couldn't be avoided anywhere along that event chain.

sarisataka

(21,000 posts)
4. Maybe thet should
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 07:29 PM
Apr 2016

Have to take one of Everytown's gun safety and storage classes.

Here is a link [link:http://*nosuchpage

Straw Man

(6,771 posts)
6. It was not an accident.
Tue Apr 26, 2016, 11:21 PM
Apr 2016
It simply was an accident and couldn't be avoided anywhere along that event chain.

It was negligence, and it was eminently avoidable. I recommend the following non-political publication:

http://materials.nrahq.org/training-materials/nra-basics-of-home-firearm-safety-handbook-only.html

Actually, taking the entire course would be preferable, but in lieu of that, an afternoon spent with the manual will go a long way toward avoiding such tragedies.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
7. What a brilliant idea! Pass a federal law that says you have to have this type of
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 09:35 AM
Apr 2016

training before you can buy a fucking gun!

Oh silly me! That would be way too much of an inconvenience because gunz is sooooooo special and nothing can get between any damn fool and a gun.

Straw Man

(6,771 posts)
8. Sounds good to me.
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 11:40 AM
Apr 2016
What a brilliant idea! Pass a federal law that says you have to have this type of

training before you can buy a fucking gun!

And then dispense with waiting periods, weapons bans, mag limits, "may issue" permitting, no-gun zones, and the rest of that nonsense, and you'd have a safer society.
 

DonP

(6,185 posts)
9. Great way to feed the NRA coffers too!
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 12:38 PM
Apr 2016

Mandatory training, like the mandatory liability insurance scam idea will be a big financial boon to the NRA folks.

Plus, trading off all the ineffective laws you listed make it a winning idea.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
11. How does this basic minimal training impact any of the item you mention?
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 02:03 PM
Apr 2016

And when will a petition or letters to the editor or your gov reps or to the NRA and NSSF demanding they pressure congress to pass this?

Yeah, I thought so.

Straw Man

(6,771 posts)
12. It will accomplish something toward the goal ...
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 03:25 PM
Apr 2016

... of safety, unlike any of those measures.

And when will a petition or letters to the editor or your gov reps or to the NRA and NSSF demanding they pressure congress to pass this?

Considering that a bill like this hasn't even been proposed, either at the state or federal level, what is it exactly that I'm supposed to be demanding? I've already written many letters to representatives at the state level, opposing useless legislation and encouraging gun safety training in schools. I'm also certified to teach these classes, and have taught them pro bono for local gun clubs.

Is that what you "thought"?

If you feel like advocating for the federal legislation -- which, by the way, was your idea in the first place -- then go right ahead.
 

beevul

(12,194 posts)
13. Fine. Then make it universal.
Wed Apr 27, 2016, 03:35 PM
Apr 2016

In highschool, for everyone. Tax credits to pay for private training for those who drop out.

Then theres no need to make it a requirement to buy, because everyone will already have it before being old enough to buy a gun.

When are you going to start writing your letters?

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