rusty bubbles
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A terrible tragedy today in the UK,. when a wife and mother, fearful for her family's safety. kept (illegally) a loaded .38 snub nose in the house. She went out , and her 17 year old son found it, and shot his little 16 year old sister in the head-accidentally.
She died hours later from the wound. the boy is to be charged with manslaughter - or similar-
Mom is to be charged with all manner of things, but ominously- illegal possession of a firearm- penalty -5years in jail
I won't comment on the blame for all this- the family must be shattered with grief for poor little Sis
In my mind , it is the fear of illegally armed criminals,that forces law abiding citizens to take such precautions-and usually with no knowledge of firearm safety. it's a catch 22 situation don't you think?
She died hours later from the wound. the boy is to be charged with manslaughter - or similar-
Mom is to be charged with all manner of things, but ominously- illegal possession of a firearm- penalty -5years in jail
I won't comment on the blame for all this- the family must be shattered with grief for poor little Sis
In my mind , it is the fear of illegally armed criminals,that forces law abiding citizens to take such precautions-and usually with no knowledge of firearm safety. it's a catch 22 situation don't you think?