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SCVDem

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19. Another NRA fail!

Wed Sep 4, 2019, 10:57 AM

Sep 2019

Remember when the NRA was interested in gun safety?

One of the first things you are taught is to identify the target. Shadows and movement are not targets.

Guns have fundamentally changed America, and not for the better.

Metal detectors, clear handbags and backpacks and a military police force using military equipment, all because of the misuse of the second amendment.

Where is the militia?

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OHIO MOTHER ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS DAUGHTER AFTER SHE CAME HOME FROM COLLEGE TO SURPRISE HER [View all] True Dough Sep 2019 OP

No gun - no shooting of daughter malaise Sep 2019 #1

Future conversation between mother and daughter Bob Loblaw Sep 2019 #40

Idiots and guns. Joe941 Sep 2019 #65

A person who owns a gun BlueMississippi Sep 2019 #72

No! The daughter should have been packing! 11 Bravo Sep 2019 #75

So glad it wasn't a fatal shot. Pure dumb luck. klook Sep 2019 #2

Norman offered tips on what to do to avoid such an accident: hlthe2b Sep 2019 #3

Hi hlthe2b - that was the same thing that jumped out at me when I read this. Pendrench Sep 2019 #5

Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend missed out on that tip. Tracer Sep 2019 #12

Only in America, right? Scarsdale Sep 2019 #18

Please. He meant to kill her. emmaverybo Sep 2019 #66

That was sarcasm. Tracer Sep 2019 #71

Ok sorry I jumped. Followed the case and it burned me that some folks actually swallowed emmaverybo Sep 2019 #73

So, victim blaming, right? jayschool2013 Sep 2019 #21

How is it victim blaming? Crunchy Frog Sep 2019 #54

Good point jayschool2013 Sep 2019 #61

Thanks. Crunchy Frog Sep 2019 #62

I don't pick fights with frogs jayschool2013 Sep 2019 #68

So Mom fired without knowing who/what she was firing at tirebiter Sep 2019 #70

From a pure stance of good manners announcing yourself if you do not live there should cstanleytech Sep 2019 #24

In the middle of the night when you get up to go to the bathroom/get water? hlthe2b Sep 2019 #30

That would wake everyone up. Most people do NOT want to be awakened every time tblue37 Sep 2019 #41

new for Christmas: kevlar pajamas! Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #78

'From a pure stance of good manners', so is not shooting one's daughter. LanternWaste Sep 2019 #64

"Mom, I'm going to take a shit! Don't shoot!" or "Mommy, I had a bad dream, don't shoot me." TheBlackAdder Sep 2019 #28

So if your dog gets up in the middle of the night DBoon Sep 2019 #42

Here's a tip on how to avoid such an accident: The_jackalope Sep 2019 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author The_jackalope Sep 2019 #53

I will say, I would have been afraid too. I would have called the police and tried to hide. AJT Sep 2019 #4

You don't necessarily need to hide as if you install a solid wood door and reinforce the frame plus cstanleytech Sep 2019 #26

Great idea, like a bit of a safe room. AJT Sep 2019 #48

Essentially. Its not perfect though as someone can given time still gain access via a window cstanleytech Sep 2019 #56

living in fear bdamomma Sep 2019 #6

The EFF called out those RING cameras, because they send constant alerts to put people in fear. TheBlackAdder Sep 2019 #31

which are used by the police to eavesdrop...... I haven't heard that one... got a reference? groundloop Sep 2019 #36

here you go DBoon Sep 2019 #43

Easy mistake to make, when you are paranoid and have a gun. Doodley Sep 2019 #7

When I am home alone, Ohiogal Sep 2019 #8

Someone best warn the young soldiers. Cracklin Charlie Sep 2019 #9

Yes! This is EXACTLY how guns make us safer, right? PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2019 #10

And you can't tell me there's a difference in not having a gun... Initech Sep 2019 #11

My brother almost got shot by my Grandmother. Boxerfan Sep 2019 #13

Keep bedroom door locked. Then if you hear strange noises, call police. patricia92243 Sep 2019 #14

Not an accident!!! She ON PURPOSE shot her daughter, but mistaken identity. Coventina Sep 2019 #15

Well that will teach the daughter to never make a surprise avebury Sep 2019 #16

In general terms, I agree with you - however, the article didn't say why the mother kept a gun. LisaM Sep 2019 #47

The only person who can stop a good daughter without a gun is ... DavidDvorkin Sep 2019 #17

Another NRA fail! SCVDem Sep 2019 #19

your last question bdamomma Sep 2019 #57

Although this story is horrible in so many levels, robbob Sep 2019 #20

This was my first thought too The Liberal Lion Sep 2019 #29

You're assuming the daughter knew her Mom had the gun FakeNoose Sep 2019 #37

You're correct, robbob Sep 2019 #44

It's never a good idea to show up unexpected at night. JohnnyRingo Sep 2019 #49

"she accidentally shot her" that's not an accident... Javaman Sep 2019 #22

You are absolutely 100% correct. old guy Sep 2019 #59

Good thing she was a bad shot. Liberal In Texas Sep 2019 #23

It's time to take mom's guns. hunter Sep 2019 #25

tragic The Liberal Lion Sep 2019 #27

I wonder if get the red out Sep 2019 #32

Fear sells guns . Maybe Wayne Littlepeter can sell her an AK47 for the next encounter . geretogo Sep 2019 #33

When you bring a firearm into a home the chances of suicide increases by 300% & the chances of yaesu Sep 2019 #34

Alex, I'll take what will never happen at my house for $2,000 please. aeromanKC Sep 2019 #35

This happens all the time Maggiemayhem Sep 2019 #38

I'm glad that family will likely come out of this okay. yonder Sep 2019 #39

Cocaine Blues struggle4progress Sep 2019 #45

Back about 40 years ago I woke up in the middle of the night Stonepounder Sep 2019 #46

She had the gun for safety but apparently didn't need it TeamPooka Sep 2019 #51

No sympathy. Crunchy Frog Sep 2019 #52

What a shame the daughter didn't have her own AR15 HAB911 Sep 2019 #55

I'm a bad person True Dough Sep 2019 #58

Ain't it the truth HAB911 Sep 2019 #60

Don't beat yourself up unless Ilsa Sep 2019 #74

I came home from college to surprise my parents on the night of the TV premier of Poiuyt Sep 2019 #63

She didn't accidentally shoot her daughter mercuryblues Sep 2019 #67

Until we know more, it is premature to call the mother paranoid or a gun-nut. I do think this emmaverybo Sep 2019 #69

I'm thinking not only are alcohol and guns a bad combination- but NoMoreRepugs Sep 2019 #76

Unbelievable. If anyone else has access to your home, ecstatic Sep 2019 #77