Here we go again...

[mightymoose]

This time in Nevada, a man shoots himself accidentally in a movie theater.
I suspect this one will be nailed for negligent discharge.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-08-15/movie-shooting-Nevada/57062366/1

 

[Michael Wechsler]

This is actually pretty funny (although not funny in the grand scheme.) It's also why I have mixed feelings about liberal gun laws. Sure people have a right to protect themselves. But there are so many foolish, negligent, careless and not so bright or careful individuals who should be placed as far away from a firearm as possible. You can't protect yourself from this type of stupidity and others could easily get hurt.

 

[army judge]

In the grand scheme of things, gun laws usually apply to the law abiding taxpayer.

The thugs, vermin, lice, fleas, and felons will always do whatever they must to get that sidearm.

We had fewer problems with guns and killings in the 18th and 19th century. Why? Most people were packing, and when you transgressed you were quick to apologize. Transgressors and lawbreakers were dealt with by victims (or their families) in most cases.

And, when you wore that "shooting iron" low and strapped, everyone gave you a wide berth. They knew you were a gunslinger. Most folks knew the rules, and rarely stepped over the line. Because when you did, you got called out.

The more we tweak with natural laws and survival, the worse we make it, and the more we fail. Let's face it, our ancestors got it right. We continue to screw it up.

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[Natey]

Sometimes the biggest threat to gun-owners are their own kids:

"... he took his parents' .22 caliber rifle and shot his mother ..."

- http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/01/nm-teen-shot-family-planned-to-kill-more.html

 

[Betty3]

At least he was the one who got shot (not that I'm glad about that) & not someone else in the theater.