General Discussion

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)

110. I knew someone who taught

Fri Dec 30, 2016, 02:15 AM

Dec 2016

He said that women generally did better at marksmanship than men, because women tended to listen to the tips the instructor gave them, while men tended to rely on their preconceived notions.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

113 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Gun-obsessed conservative writer accidently killed after letting teen hold his weapon [View all] Ohioblue22 Dec 2016 OP

Irony atreides1 Dec 2016 #1

"But the absolute worst part of the bill is that it would require all" *BANG* hatrack Dec 2016 #4

Having to use your dangerous toys responsibility! The horror! Initech Dec 2016 #9

Prior to this ultimate irony I am sure he would assure you that it is his right Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #28

It likely would have. Caliman73 Dec 2016 #37

As a very pro-2A democrat shadowrider Dec 2016 #63

asolutely.... Locrian Dec 2016 #72

I knew someone who taught awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #110

Because if you seek "instruction" it is because you want to be a better killer. oneshooter Dec 2016 #113

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2016 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #102

He was one rabid wingnut. jpak Dec 2016 #2

Sadly, a 16-year old boy will now have to deal with this LisaM Dec 2016 #3

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

I am sorry that he died. Rex Dec 2016 #5

I can support a law gwheezie Dec 2016 #6

The last thing that passed through his mind... TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #7

groaaaaaaan niyad Dec 2016 #36

What is the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windshield? spike jones Dec 2016 #47

That's the joke which I based my comment from. TheBlackAdder Dec 2016 #60

A waste is a terrible thing to mime. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2016 #51

Anyone feeling sorry for this asshole should read his last column (published today) pkdu Dec 2016 #10

Asshole indeed. He went out with a real bang. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2016 #11

He was, without doubt, a hate filled ass etherealtruth Dec 2016 #14

Now he'll never experience the joy of watching the Orangutan take office. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #23

Flounces? And not a traditional sashay? Or, for Obama, a boogaloo? mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2016 #27

"a spiteful ex-spouse smashing as much furniture as he can before the door slams" Rex Dec 2016 #93

OMG. I despised him, and it seems he came to a fitting end. mainer Dec 2016 #12

one less asshole in the world.... mikeysnot Dec 2016 #13

I only feel sorry for the teenager lastone Dec 2016 #15

Awwww. progressoid Dec 2016 #16

Man. Look at all the folks supposedly against gun violence linuxman Dec 2016 #17

Dude, not a chance. This is the stuff of Darwin Awards and I will not be deprived of my gloating. Pholus Dec 2016 #30

layer upon layer of irony? guillaumeb Dec 2016 #32

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #39

Seriously? We're supposed to mourn an irresponsible asshole? Sorry. catbyte Dec 2016 #55

Any man's death diminishes me... Jim Lane Dec 2016 #56

The deplorables deserve this treatment. ileus Dec 2016 #64

Maybe they shot him on purpose, for good reason. hunter Dec 2016 #97

Hypocrisy: It's not just for GOPers anymore. Eleanors38 Dec 2016 #111

With the spate of sad passings recently ... GeorgeGist Dec 2016 #18

Oh, the irony! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #19

Karma..... paleotn Dec 2016 #41

SMDH...why does a 9/10 year old girl need to be shooting an uzi. It was his payback nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #48

No kidding! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #50

Agreed iluvtennis Dec 2016 #83

I think I got it "out of my system" as a kid after Dad bought me a BB gun. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #95

LOL.... nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #108

It's like smoking. Adults seldom take it up, so tobacco companies like to recruit tblue37 Dec 2016 #69

Agreed. iluvtennis Dec 2016 #82

All the K&Rs Scurrilous Dec 2016 #20

Two thumbs up Zorro Dec 2016 #21

Well, at least there's something to smile about in these grim times. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #22

I'm with you. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #24

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

Natural Selection bullimiami Dec 2016 #29

It's a dilemma fairwitness42 Dec 2016 #31

Welcome to DU, fairwitness42! calimary Dec 2016 #73

And I have one other bit of personal testimony calimary Dec 2016 #78

Don't worry, I'm no longer a gun control advocate. The corollary is Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #77

People who think gun safety courses are bogus kill people. HassleCat Dec 2016 #33

Another deplorable bites the dust elmac Dec 2016 #35

LOL.... nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #45

Live by the sword, die by the sword. LisaL Dec 2016 #38

I'm sorry that he died, because this will traumatize that 16-year-old for the rest of his life. SunSeeker Dec 2016 #40

Agreed. iluvtennis Dec 2016 #44

Karma. Why wouldn't a so-called "gun expert" have unloaded the gun before showing it to the kid nt iluvtennis Dec 2016 #42

I feel badly for the kid TNNurse Dec 2016 #43

"US Uncut" steals other people's journalism and repackages it for clicks oberliner Dec 2016 #46

So Harmon was 71? classof56 Dec 2016 #66

He was still writing pro-Trump op-ed pieces oberliner Dec 2016 #70

Yeah, no doubt. classof56 Dec 2016 #76

They'll probably cook up a fake conspiracy theory Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #79

Nothing would surprise me anymore when it comes to republicons. classof56 Dec 2016 #105

I know it's mean but it made me laugh. OregonBlue Dec 2016 #49

Boo fucking hoo. catbyte Dec 2016 #52

Galatians 6:7 paleotn Dec 2016 #53

To quote Rick Perry ... Island Blue Dec 2016 #54

Poor kid amuse bouche Dec 2016 #57

Unintended firearm discharges happen when one is not being careful aikoaiko Dec 2016 #58

Despite what gunners say, it happens more often than you want us to know. Saying a bunch of "rules" Hoyt Dec 2016 #81

Only you would be unhappy with a post talking about gun safety. aikoaiko Dec 2016 #88

When it's used as a way to avoid the truth, yes. And that is what gunners are good at. Hoyt Dec 2016 #91

SMH aikoaiko Dec 2016 #96

If there's any lack of progress, it's because same ignorant white wing racists who voted for Trump Hoyt Dec 2016 #107

Having trouble working up the sads. Iggo Dec 2016 #59

Maybe it will be a positive turning point for him. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #80

He killed a man. That's hard to come back from. Iggo Dec 2016 #87

The thing is, he didn't kill him. He is not responsible for what happened, the dead guy is. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #106

Feel sorry for the kid too War Horse Dec 2016 #61

Many mistakes were made here. ileus Dec 2016 #62

Rather than pride in knowing every gun out there, it would be better to just not have guns, drool Hoyt Dec 2016 #84

safety first....dying never. ileus Dec 2016 #85

First rule of gun safety... Docreed2003 Dec 2016 #65

Shit happens. fleabiscuit Dec 2016 #67

AMF. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #68

I'm really sorry for the teen. Gun control is obviously an important issue, though. TonyPDX Dec 2016 #71

Good. Horse with no Name Dec 2016 #74

Irony at its best I suppose. YOHABLO Dec 2016 #75

Sounds like everyone and especially the two adults acted irresponsibly in this accident. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #86

I've met kids who've accidentally shot someone. Ilsa Dec 2016 #89

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #90

So worried about Obama taking his guns, the gun took him. Historic NY Dec 2016 #92

You have to love the "gun went off" part. ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #94

It certainly contradicts the old saw, "Guns don't kill people, etc." VOX Dec 2016 #98

You make it sound like you really believe ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #112

Post hoc ergo propter hoc, but as fact, not fallacy. n/t VOX Dec 2016 #99

Oh well samir.g Dec 2016 #100

Poetic Justice. Lil Missy Dec 2016 #101

If I was a cop I'd be asking more questions. And I see from the news article they are. hunter Dec 2016 #104

That poor kid, I hope he's ok. nt arthritisR_US Dec 2016 #109