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heyhey said:
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Because it is reckless. It is a violation of the 4 basic rules of firearms safety. Because concealed carry rules only allow for brandishing and discharge in order to stop an immediate threat to the life or limb to yourself or another innocent person.

Because the round may carry a lethal amount of force depending on the angle of discharge.
 
FWIW, the police and military are not allowed to fire warning shots.
 
Gameface said:
Because it is reckless. It is a violation of the 4 basic rules of firearms safety. Because concealed carry rules only allow for brandishing and discharge in order to stop an immediate threat to the life or limb to yourself or another innocent person.

Because the round may carry a lethal amount of force depending on the angle of discharge.
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****ing well stated. Could not have said it better myself.
 
https://www.10tv.com/content/storie...-homeowner-shoots-man-breaking-into-home.html

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus Police say a man is dead after trying to break into a home in the 500 block of Station Road on the city's west side.

Police tell 10TV the man was trying to get inside a home when the homeowner shot him.

The man died at the scene. Police identify him as 19-year-old Brandon Bolin.

The incident is still under investigation.

Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for additional information.
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https://www.azcentral.com/story/new...-police-good-samaritan-face-charges/20289515/

A 40-year-old man who shot a woman's ex-boyfriend in the chest after he responded to her pleas for help Monday night at a Scottsdale apartment complex will not face charges, according to Scottsdale police.

Scottsdale police Officer Kevin Watts declined to identify the 28-year-old ex-boyfriend on Wednesday, saying that he remained in serious condition at a Valley hospital.

The incident unfolded at about 11:30 p.m. at the Colonial Grand at Old Town Scottsdale apartment complex near 70th Street and Thomas Road, Watts said.

Watts said the ex-boyfriend broke into his 35-year-old ex-girlfriend's apartment and held her captive before she was able to escape.

As she fled, the woman knocked on doors and yelled for help. When a 40-year-old man came out of his apartment to help the woman, her ex-boyfriend attacked him, Watts said.

A brawl ensued inside the 40-year-old man's apartment, where Watts said the neighbor eventually shot the ex-boyfriend with a handgun.

The ex-boyfriend fled the apartment but later collapsed.

The investigation is ongoing.
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and another one bites the dust...

https://abc7chicago.com/news/15-year-old-killed-after-accidental-self-inflicted-gunshot/434367/

LYNWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- A 15-year-old Lynwood boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself while on FaceTime with a friend.

Blake Hannett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Thursday night after a gun accidentally went off, police said. He was talking with a friend on FaceTime when the screen went blank. Police responded to the home in the 2700-block of Lake Park Drive in Lynwood and found the teenager at his desk with a .38 caliber handgun on the floor under his chair, officials said.

Hannett's family said the teenager heard a noise and searched the home with the family gun for an intruder, as they say there had been a suspicious person in the neighborhood lately. They said the gun went off as he put it down in his room.

The parents of Hannett said are proud of their son and his achievements - and say Friday would have been his 16th birthday.

In the chapel at Marian Catholic High School, photos of Hannett showcase his charismatic personality. He was a sophomore, played the trumpet in the school's marching band, and was well-known for his smile.

"He was a wonderful kid, a top-notch kid, the kind of kid that really represented our school and we're just terribly hurt by his loss," said Marian Catholic High School Principal Steve Tortorello.
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moevillini said:
and another one bites the dust...

https://abc7chicago.com/news/15-year-old-killed-after-accidental-self-inflicted-gunshot/434367/
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I'm going to check the link, Moe, but understand this, guns don't just go off and hit you in the head.

4 Basic rules of firearm safety (if you're not following these rules you are not a responsible gun owner).

All guns are always loaded.
Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
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Yeah, no answers in that article. It was a very poorly written article, fwiw.

In order for a gun to fire the trigger has to be pulled, unless this was an antique handgun, or one made in Japan during WWII.

In order for a bullet to penetrate you skull the barrel of that gun needs to be pointed towards your skull. Never have I ever allowed the barrel of any gun I've owned to be pointed at my skull unless the breach was open and I had verified that it was clear. Like, even if I had just verified that it was clear and closed the bolt, I would never allow that barrel to point towards my head. Never. Ever.
 
Gameface said:
I'm going to check the link, Moe, but understand this, guns don't just go off and hit you in the head.

4 Basic rules of firearm safety (if you're not following these rules you are not a responsible gun owner).
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Gameface said:
Yeah, no answers in that article. It was a very poorly written article, fwiw.

In order for a gun to fire the trigger has to be pulled, unless this was an antique handgun, or one made in Japan during WWII.

In order for a bullet to penetrate you skull the barrel of that gun needs to be pointed towards your skull. Never have I ever allowed the barrel of any gun I've owned to be pointed at my skull unless the breach was open and I had verified that it was clear. Like, even if I had just verified that it was clear and closed the bolt, I would never allow that barrel to point towards my head. Never. Ever.
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trust me, I'm not as stupid as that kid


and fwiw, the coroner ruled it a suicide

I wonder if the friend at the other end of the video chat has more information that's not being shared - -

funny, too, just after I hit send on my original post a PSA about gun safety came on the radio

https://www.multivu.com/mnr/7111651-national-crime-prevention-council-family-firearms-safety-campaign

Of course, if his parents had kept the gun locked up the kid might not have had such easy access to it to protect himself against an intruder (real or imagined...)
 
Im just happy I dont live in the states anymore. The taco stand where i put the owners kids through college got robbed, and someone was murdered. My old bank was robbed, and one of my favorite convenience stores had a robbery and murder. Too many school shootings. Too many gun nuts. I'm all in favor of our 2nd amendment rights, but not enough people want to talk bout what is sensible. It's just a way of life now. Here guns are very regulated, you must get properly trained, and you cant roll into your local REAL (german walmart type store) and buy a gun.
 
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