Gun Control

[Raven]

blanks don't kill people
so when you gonna let a kid try an oozie
either have it mounted so there's no recoil
or load it with blanks .... or no kid try's auto pistols

2 citizens dead from not doing it more safely
hopefully there won't be a number 3

[FishermanTim]

I sure they had the people sign a "waiver" that supposedly makes the gun shop blameless in the event of an accident.

They should add a claim that says if gun shop is willing to let a child fire ANY high power firearm, that shop assumes ALL RESPONSIBILTY in the event of an accident.

Then see how many shops will change thier policies?

I love the idea of loading ANY firearm given to a child (>18) with blanks.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by FishermanTim

I sure they had the people sign a "waiver" that supposedly makes the gun shop blameless in the event of an accident.

They should add a claim that says if gun shop is willing to let a child fire ANY high power firearm, that shop assumes ALL RESPONSIBILTY in the event of an accident.

Then see how many shops will change thier policies?

I love the idea of loading ANY firearm given to a child (>18) with blanks.

I agree with the first point but every gun should be treated as loaded and loading with blanks will lead to more accidents down the road .
Curious how we all feel about strapping skis on a kid and sending them down a hill or putting them on a small motor cycle or even having them ride a bike for that matter ?
The media tends to sensationalize accidents when they happen with a firearm. It's an agenda
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[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by buckman

I agree with the first point but every gun should be treated as loaded and loading with blanks will lead to more accidents down the road .
Curious how we all feel about strapping skis on a kid and sending them down a hill or putting them on a small motor cycle or even having them ride a bike for that matter ?
The media tends to sensationalize accidents when they happen with a firearm. It's an agenda
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Seriously?
There is a big difference between teaching a kids to ski and ride a bike than helping a 9y/o shoot an automatic weapon.

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Seriously?
There is a big difference between teaching a kids to ski and ride a bike than helping a 9y/o shoot an automatic weapon.

Exactly!
A kid on skis or a bike may collide with someone or something else, and it isn't usually fatal, but a kid with an automatic weapon with live rounds that has an "accident" has a exponentially greater chance of a fatality.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

Seriously?
There is a big difference between teaching a kids to ski and ride a bike than helping a 9y/o shoot an automatic weapon.

So now I know how you feel about it. That's all I asked
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[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by buckman

So now I know how you feel about it. That's all I asked
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Shouldn't have been a shock.
As a sportsman if you equate the three, I'm a bit surprised. All have risk. I don't know of a ski instructor killed during a kids ski lesson.

[Sea Dangles]

I wonder how old Slips niece was when she started shooting.
Her skills are taking her places most teens would only dream about.