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In reply to the discussion: Gun-obsessed conservative writer accidently killed after letting teen hold his weapon [View all]HassleCat
(6,409 posts)33. People who think gun safety courses are bogus kill people.
And not just themselves, as in this case.
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Gun-obsessed conservative writer accidently killed after letting teen hold his weapon [View all]
Ohioblue22
Dec 2016
OP
Prior to this ultimate irony I am sure he would assure you that it is his right
Eliot Rosewater
Dec 2016
#28
Because if you seek "instruction" it is because you want to be a better killer.
oneshooter
Dec 2016
#113
That is the worst part. His irresponsibility has now saddled that child with a life of regret.
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2016
#8
my first thought was, kharma is a bitch--and the second was, that teen will have to live
niyad
Dec 2016
#34
What is the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield?
spike jones
Dec 2016
#47
Anyone feeling sorry for this asshole should read his last column (published today)
pkdu
Dec 2016
#10
Dude, not a chance. This is the stuff of Darwin Awards and I will not be deprived of my gloating.
Pholus
Dec 2016
#30
SMDH...why does a 9/10 year old girl need to be shooting an uzi. It was his payback nt
iluvtennis
Dec 2016
#48
I think I got it "out of my system" as a kid after Dad bought me a BB gun.
Buckeye_Democrat
Dec 2016
#95
It's like smoking. Adults seldom take it up, so tobacco companies like to recruit
tblue37
Dec 2016
#69
I'd be happy to share it with you, or make one for you out of the pic of your choice.
Crunchy Frog
Dec 2016
#25
That's okay. I love her politically, but I'll stick with my buckeye nut picture.
Buckeye_Democrat
Dec 2016
#26
I'm sorry that he died, because this will traumatize that 16-year-old for the rest of his life.
SunSeeker
Dec 2016
#40
Karma. Why wouldn't a so-called "gun expert" have unloaded the gun before showing it to the kid nt
iluvtennis
Dec 2016
#42
Despite what gunners say, it happens more often than you want us to know. Saying a bunch of "rules"
Hoyt
Dec 2016
#81
When it's used as a way to avoid the truth, yes. And that is what gunners are good at.
Hoyt
Dec 2016
#91
If there's any lack of progress, it's because same ignorant white wing racists who voted for Trump
Hoyt
Dec 2016
#107
The thing is, he didn't kill him. He is not responsible for what happened, the dead guy is.
Crunchy Frog
Dec 2016
#106
Rather than pride in knowing every gun out there, it would be better to just not have guns, drool
Hoyt
Dec 2016
#84
I'm really sorry for the teen. Gun control is obviously an important issue, though.
TonyPDX
Dec 2016
#71
Sounds like everyone and especially the two adults acted irresponsibly in this accident.
Madam45for2923
Dec 2016
#86