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Johnny2X2X

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4. Many can't respond

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Mon Apr 3, 2017, 02:10 PM

Apr 2017

Many of the people who shot someone can't say why because the someone they shot was themselves.

Over 21000 people killed themselves with a firearm last year. Half of all suicides are done with a gun. And they are by far the most successful means to attempt suicide with.

Suicidal thoughts are often temporary. And the families of those who kill themselves with guns are often left wondering, "if only they hadn't been able to get a gun so easily."

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Why I shot ... found on FB [View all] ashling Apr 2017 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author BamaRefugee Apr 2017 #1

But seriously though, ExciteBike66 Apr 2017 #2

NRA has an Armed Citizen Report with similar stories, but they alter the facts to make it look Hoyt Apr 2017 #3

Many can't respond Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #4

You have to laugh at the people Runningdawg Apr 2017 #5

just fyi ... MountainFool Apr 2017 #6

my neice was shot dead in a domestic violence dispute. My brother never got over it CTyankee Apr 2017 #7

They are all disturbing ProudLib72 Apr 2017 #8