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BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
16. And we always hear it was just an accident
Tue Feb 25, 2014, 05:43 PM
Feb 2014

Never point a loaded gun, blah blah blah. Doesn't every toddler know this? Doesn't every git learn this as safety 101? But it happens, all the time, by highly trained people like the cop in the video above, or gun safety instructors. And why am I surprised that fake cowboy baby bush was all about protecting the gun manufacturers?

Perhaps states that are getting serious about gun control, like California, can start to make these requirements. Being able to sell something in a large state such as that usually brings a design change. Car manufacturers only make changes when they have to. There are so many safety laws that can be put into place without "restricting the 2A". I would think every responsible gun owner would push for as many as possible as the anger and resolve of control freaks such as myself grows. An indicator going from black to red when there is something in the chamber. It doesn't have to be complicated.

But every time restrictions are resisted by the NRA and gunners, we see that this isn't just about self-protection or home protection. This is about easy access, the right to own as many guns as possible, the right to own ever more powerful, destructive weapons. The right to buy as much death as possible, thereby restricting the right to life and safety of everyone else.

Here's the classic example where a cop shoots himself in front of a class: grahamhgreen Feb 2014 #1
Yes indeed, I thought of that video when I saw the Huffpo story today. SunSeeker Feb 2014 #3
lol. Paolo123 Feb 2014 #4
I know, I felt bad for laughing! Thankfully he did not shoot one of the kids! grahamhgreen Feb 2014 #15
Yes, we don't need no competent means testing for owning firearms... mikeysnot Feb 2014 #2
Exactly BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #11
So many people are killed and maimed by "unloaded" guns. SunSeeker Feb 2014 #13
And we always hear it was just an accident BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #16
I like the idea of the sensor. mikeysnot Feb 2014 #19
But isn't that the problem? Gunners screeching about their rights BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #20
the gun nutters limited "understanding" of the second amendment... mikeysnot Feb 2014 #21
I know, but I feel like there's a whole lotta room in those words BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #22
the weirdo ones have left I think, haven't seen their stupid responses for a while now.. mikeysnot Feb 2014 #23
Holy... BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #25
and then project that fear on to others that want mikeysnot Feb 2014 #26
In the end, they will lose BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #27
Each one of these guys shot himself in the head while "teaching his girlfriend." (nt) enough Feb 2014 #5
that's according to the girlfriend Enrique Feb 2014 #6
I think that's a pretty safe assumption Sweet Freedom Feb 2014 #7
But guns are soooo easy to use and safe! lol (Or so I hear from gun lovers) nt Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #8
CLUE: Never point a gun at your own head. eppur_se_muova Feb 2014 #9
I was so sad when Jon-Erik died. GreenPartyVoter Feb 2014 #10
Unfortunately, Brandon Lee was shot by another actor in a scene BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #12
Yes, I had remembered he had died on set, but had thought it was in GreenPartyVoter Feb 2014 #17
Very sad BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #18
Fact is, gun owners are not as responsible, safe, and law-abiding as they want us to believe. Hoyt Feb 2014 #14
and unfortunately they demonstrate that every day mikeysnot Feb 2014 #24
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