Accidental, probably. I knew it was low, but I had no idea it was that low.So the status quo is A-OK in regards to accidental gun deaths?
What about criminal gun deaths?
What about if we had substantially less single-person gun murders but continued to have national massacres like we just did a couple days ago?
Again, I don't think gun control is an effective way to prevent those types of incidents.
Good point.
Australia had a mass killing, passed gun laws, and it didn't reduce them at all.
Oh wait.
It's been 20 years and they haven't had one since.
Good point.
Australia had a mass killing, passed gun laws, and it didn't reduce them at all.
Oh wait.
It's been 20 years and they haven't had one since.
Accidental, probably. I knew it was low, but I had no idea it was that low.
Criminal, no way. However, I don't think gun control is an effective way to reduce thiss.
What-ifs are the death of discussions. Again, I don't think gun control is an effective way to prevent those types of incidents. These are social issues and have to be dealt with as such. Why was he crazy? What could we have done better to identify and treat it?
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news...ld-hamilton-boy-who-shot-himself-with-her-gun
It was a Ruger LC9.
And that surprises me.
The Ruger pocket pistols have very heavy triggers. A 3 year old shouldnt have been able to pull it.
The LC9 is also supposed to have a manual safety, but I guess it wouldnt be difficult to accidentally flip.
Three year olds have fairly strong thumbs which makes sense since it was aimed at his chest. Toddlers and firearms just don't mix. Purse carry is such a bad idea.http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news...ld-hamilton-boy-who-shot-himself-with-her-gun
It was a Ruger LC9.
And that surprises me.
The Ruger pocket pistols have very heavy triggers. A 3 year old shouldnt have been able to pull it.
The LC9 is also supposed to have a manual safety, but I guess it wouldnt be difficult to accidentally flip.
Then what are your ideas for an effective way to reduce gun-related crime without gun control? I still haven't heard the "reasonable" legislation you say you would support.
I just assumed that your criticisms and attacks were coming from a place where you had a more constructive alternative(s) that would further the discussion.And I'm still waiting for your to propose something instead of assume I have the answer. Again, you said change is needed.
What change are you suggesting?
What does that change intend to address?
I just know that many of the current gun control laws won't stop the thing they were created for.
America had mass killings, passed gun laws, and it didn't reduce them at all.
Oh wait.
Thats exactly how it happened in America.
did australia have a constitution that ensured a right to bear arms, and did australia have the number of firearms that the US does? (> 1 per person)
and let's not forget crime in australia is different than crime in the US.
and even if you legally confiscated all firearms, i'm guessing you'd still see about 5-10,000 deaths per year (illegally owned/obtained firearms still in circulation). suicide rate by firearm would probably drop like a rock though (currently about 18,000/yr).
Australia is an ISLAND, America has two huge porous borders.
We also have a constitution that is NOT likely to be changed regarding the second amendment rights. Fix the crazy people because you aren't disarming the US.
Except the 'we passed gun laws' part.
Sorry, I forgot you were born after 1994.
"Knowing" doesn't mean they are. It just takes one time, being in a rush, forgetting something, or numerous other mistakes, to lead to an act of irresponsibility.
I just assumed that your criticisms and attacks were coming from a place where you had a more constructive alternative(s) that would further the discussion.
Wow, you're pretty good at being respectful.And I assumed when you said something should be changed you'd have a proposal instead of spinning your wheels and blaming me for you not having an idea.
Bold strategy, Cotton.
Kind of idiotic. Obviously my point is the gun laws I'm talking about were not passed.
Wow, you're pretty good at being respectful.
HahahahahahahaAre we playing the I'm rubber you're glue game now?
Because this is how you play the I'm rubber you're glue game.
She's guilty, but I'm not sure they should charge her either. It makes about as much sense as prosecuting someone for getting their arm caught in a wood chipper. Yeah maybe they shouldn't have done it, but isn't the result punishment enough?