as well with Charles' comments in general. I do, however, find it difficult to term events such as this accidents. For me, they fall under the broad category of negligence and are for the most part avoidable. Education is indeed one key toward avoiding such tragedies -- education not only for gun owners but also for kids. Eddie Eagle is a great program, as is NSSF's Project ChildSafe. These programs don't reach nearly as many ears as need to hear them. Another key to avoiding such tragedies is a society infected with personal responsibility and accountability. Unfortunately, as we allow the powers-that-be to destroy the family and other positively guiding influences on society, we (as a society -- though I realize the audience here is an exception) have also abdicated accountability and personal responsibility in favor of political correctness and the State as a de-facto deity.Search found 3 matches
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- Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:04 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
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as well with Charles' comments in general. I do, however, find it difficult to term events such as this accidents. For me, they fall under the broad category of negligence and are for the most part avoidable. Education is indeed one key toward avoiding such tragedies -- education not only for gun owners but also for kids. Eddie Eagle is a great program, as is NSSF's Project ChildSafe. These programs don't reach nearly as many ears as need to hear them. Another key to avoiding such tragedies is a society infected with personal responsibility and accountability. Unfortunately, as we allow the powers-that-be to destroy the family and other positively guiding influences on society, we (as a society -- though I realize the audience here is an exception) have also abdicated accountability and personal responsibility in favor of political correctness and the State as a de-facto deity.- Fri Jul 31, 2015 11:24 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
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I apologize if I wasn't clear. I agree fully that more laws is not the answer. I was stating that laws (existing) regarding firearms storage may not all be bad laws.Or better yet enforce existing laws. Plenty of charges could be applied in these cases under existing law. More laws is not the answer.
- Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:18 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: 8 year old Playing with gun dies. No. 4 Houston
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Too flippin' many folks that have firearms don't take safety seriously -- and the result is too often a preventable tragedy. Though I am no fan of legislating everything under the sun, at least some of the laws regarding firearms storage (keeping them from unauthorized use) make sense in the wake of such occurrences. There are likely family members that are stricken with grief and horror, possibly due to culpability, and I understand their pain and wouldn't want to add to their misery on the one hand, but such laws raising awareness by penalizing truly negligent behavior may be a good thing. While I pray for God's healing for the folks affected in such cases I am also angry that some fail to give proper consideration to safety.
Nobody in their right mind would give a small child a running chainsaw and leave them unsupervised. Why are so many folks less concerned about potentially loaded firearms in the hands of unsupervised (and quite likely untrained in firearms safety) children? This is negligent, irresponsible behavior, plain and simple.
Nobody in their right mind would give a small child a running chainsaw and leave them unsupervised. Why are so many folks less concerned about potentially loaded firearms in the hands of unsupervised (and quite likely untrained in firearms safety) children? This is negligent, irresponsible behavior, plain and simple.