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You hear a knocking at your window and your first instinct is to shoot into the darkness?

I mean, they do live pretty close to a rez.


In all seriousness, I was never allowed at that age to have a gun by my bed. Teenagers are stupid. Most of this blame is on the parents.
 
I mean, they do live pretty close to a rez.


In all seriousness, I was never allowed at that age to have a gun by my bed. Teenagers are stupid. Most of this blame is on the parents.

This probably isn't really a joke, and if it is it's not racist. Skinwalkers and Brujo's are very, VERY serious business in Native American culture.

Edit; Context
https://www.navajolegends.org/navajo-skinwalker-legend/

Many Navajos believe firmly in the existence of skinwalkers and refuse to discuss them publicly for fear of retribution. They believe skinwalkers walk freely among the tribe and secretly transform under the cover of night.

The term yee naaldooshii literally translates to “with it, he goes on all fours.” According to Navajo legend, a skinwalker is a medicine man or which who has attained the highest level of priesthood in the tribe, but chose to use his or her power for evil by taking the form of an animal to inflict pain and suffering on others.

To become a skinwalker requires the most evil of deeds, the killing of a close family member. They literally become humans who have acquired immense supernatural power, including the ability to transform into animals and other people.

According to the Navajo skinwalker legend, these evil witches are typically seen in the form of a coyote, owl, fox, wolf or crow – although they do have the ability to turn into any animal they choose.

Because it is believed that skinwalkers wear the skins of the animals they transform into, it is considered taboo to wear the pelt of any animal. In fact, the Navajo are only known to wear two hides, sheepskin and buckskin, both of which are only used for ceremonial purposes.

Those who have talked of their encounters with these evil beings describe a number of ways in which a skinwalker will try to inflict harm. Some describe hearing knocks on the window or banging on the walls.

Others have spotted an animal-like figure peering in through a window. According to Navajo skinwalker legend, they are seldom caught. Those who do track a skinwalker and learn of their true identity must pronounce the name of the evil one in full. Once this happens, the skinwalker will get sick or die for the wrongs they have inflicted against others.
 
I mean, they do live pretty close to a rez.


In all seriousness, I was never allowed at that age to have a gun by my bed. Teenagers are stupid. Most of this blame is on the parents.

Right? My first thought is why in the hell does a 15 year old have a gun by their bed that they can just grab and shoot!?

Idiotic at best and possibly criminal.
 
Right? My first thought is why in the hell does a 15 year old have a gun by their bed that they can just grab and shoot!?

Idiotic at best and possibly criminal.

I've never known a family that had guns that didnt allow their teens to have full access to said guns whenever they pleased. I feel like most parents hand over the reigns once the kids is in HS and thats stupid.
 
I've never known a family that had guns that didnt allow their teens to have full access to said guns whenever they pleased. I feel like most parents hand over the reigns once the kids is in HS and thats stupid.

Really? Myself and all of my friends always had to ask permission, even if it was my own gun. And they were always in a safe (that I didn't know the combo to) when not being used.
 
Really? Myself and all of my friends always had to ask permission, even if it was my own gun. And they were always in a safe (that I didn't know the combo to) when not being used.

Smart, but I would assume thats the minority. It seems to be a "Teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves." Which is obviously a terrible way to deal with guns.
 
Smart, but I would assume thats the minority. It seems to be a "Teach them correct principles and let them govern themselves." Which is obviously a terrible way to deal with guns.

Agreed. This will of course be used to politicize guns, which is sad. Feel terrible for all three kids and their families. This is a tragedy for sure.
 
I'm on my phone do I didn't file the link but it's against basic firearm safety to fire at an unidentified target. It absolutely should be criminal regardless of who happens to be on the other end to discharge a firearm at an unknown target. Always. If the person happens to be a criminal you meant you harm them you're just charged with felony neglect. If it turns out it isn't a criminal who means you harm it should be attempted murder at least.
 
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