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In reply to the discussion: Ex-wife of Glock founder sues him over millions [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)39. Isn't the proof of how safe a gun is the number of accidental discharges?
can you show that this gun is actually unsafe besides your feelings on what is required?
Very few double action handguns have mechanical safeties because the trigger pull first has to cock the weapon - the gun will not fire as soon as the trigger is pulled. The fact that accidental shootings has steadily decline for decades indicates that guns are safe.
The ATF regulates gun safety. They have the power to pull unsafe weapons off the market. And don't forget that gun manufacturers can be sued for defective and dangerous products. Ask Remington about that.
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You'd think a company whose business was killing people would be more ethical than that.
Gidney N Cloyd
Oct 2014
#1
I was going to point out Glock is one of the largest suppliers to police departments but...
AtheistCrusader
Oct 2014
#14
My springfield can't even if something does. Like the retention strap on the holster.
AtheistCrusader
Oct 2014
#13
Is there a mechanical device that would prevent the gun from discharging I'd there were a
flamin lib
Oct 2014
#37
Unlike other products like autos or chainsaws the government is forbidden from interfering
flamin lib
Oct 2014
#15
One more time. The federal government cannot force a recall on gun manufacturers. nt
flamin lib
Oct 2014
#28
Many things are specifically exempted from the CPSA but are still subjected to recalls.
hack89
Oct 2014
#36
I want to be the first one say, "Sorry about the ex-Mrs. Glock's fatal accident." nt
valerief
Oct 2014
#8