Toddler Shoots Tot In Toy Dispute (4 year old shoots 2 year old brother)

[Wonk]

I wouldn't want you folks who only hang out in the gungeon to miss this bit of news from the LBN forum.

Here's the LBN thread on it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=1309326&mesg_id=1309326

edit: changed link so it wasn't "view all" anymore.

[sasquatch]

1. I think it's a trait of neo barbaric society

Instead of resolving our disputes civily we take up arms and kill each other.

[Blue_Tires]

2. I think it's a trait of fucking idiocy n/t

[hollowdweller]

3. why would you leave your purse with a loaded gun in it

If you had 2 kids that age. They are into everything




Guns, Politics, Knives and more..

www.ramanon.com

[davepc]

4. Mother didn't supervise her children or her firearms

and tragedy ensues. Kinda predictable.

[aikoaiko]

5. A safe makes a great baby shower gift.

My good friend is about to have his first baby and I just bought him a handgunsafe so that he can have quick access to a loaded handgun that is secure from tiny fingers. It has a simplex lock for quick access and is made of pretty thick steel. It fits in the bedroom end table nicely. It cost around $130 -- the price of a modest basinette.

I encourage everyone who has gun owner friends with children (or are about to have children) to give a safe as a present. My friend was so appreciative.

It was a lot more fun shopping for handgun safes than strollers.

[slackmaster]

6. Thank you for one of the best posts in this forum ever

Real constructive advice!

:toast:

[goju]

7. I'll second that

Very sound advice.

Friends dont let friends store/handle firearms unsafely. ;)

[Billy Ruffian]

10. Great idea

A couple of slightly less expensive options (keyed, not pushbutton lock) are:

In Car Gun Safe and the 'Life Jacket'

Because they're keyed, they are somewhat more difficult to use in low or no light, but they do provide good security.

[goju]

8. This is no different

This is no different....than the mother who leaves a boiling pot of water on the stove within arms reach of a toddler, or poisons under the sink without cabinet locks, or doesnt put up a fence around a swimming pool. Irresponsibility is the common element, and unfortunately, that cannot be legislated away.

[alwynsw]

9. True and well said!

:toast: