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In reply to the discussion: Cops: Gun Range Claimed Uzi Release Forms 'Were Blown Away By The Wind' [View all]avebury
(11,186 posts)72. Are you serious?
The parents were irresponsible and negligent to begin with to even take her there and then agree to allow her to shoot the uzi in the first place. I am sick and tired of parents trying to blame everyone else but themselves when they make stupid decisions.
If I were on the jury of a civil case brought by the parents I would have a difficult time not laughing them out of the courtroom.
Parents need to "man up" and take responsibility for what happens due to their poor decision making skills. In my eyes, they are just as guilty as the instructor because, absent of their decision to bring the girl there and agree to her handling the uzi, this incident would never have happened.
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Cops: Gun Range Claimed Uzi Release Forms 'Were Blown Away By The Wind' [View all]
DonViejo
Sep 2014
OP
"We keep all our important papers right here in a pile by this outdoor fan." nt
valerief
Sep 2014
#5
The parents have expressed sympathy for both the instructor and the gun range.
former9thward
Sep 2014
#89
Those waivers are virtually useless. In the end, producing that paper won't matter
riderinthestorm
Sep 2014
#90
As the owner of a high risk sport horse training farm, everyone signs a waiver
riderinthestorm
Sep 2014
#17
I used to work for a riding stable that went out of business after one of those lawsuits.
bklyncowgirl
Sep 2014
#87
The attorneys will point to the NRA saying Uzis are fine for 8 yr olds.
riderinthestorm
Sep 2014
#104
We are a litigious society--if people see money dancing before their eyes they'll sue.
bklyncowgirl
Sep 2014
#108
What is the implication? Is there doubt that the parents gave their permission?
aikoaiko
Sep 2014
#26
If they can't control a piece of paper, how did they expect a 9 year old to control an uzi?
appleannie1
Sep 2014
#37
doesn't matter, no waver in the world will forgive the negligence by the employee.
Sunlei
Sep 2014
#54
I hope Vacca's wife sues both the range and the parents who allowed their daughter to shoot an Uzi
Dont call me Shirley
Sep 2014
#61