Gun Show Death Verdict

[nightfighter]

While all weapons discussed above can inflict deadly force, we've got apples and oranges. The weapon in the accident was a micro uzi. This weapon is more inclined to "climb" when in fully automatic mode. An eight YO with the short stock, not in "firing position", could easily have lost control and had his finger freeze on the trigger, IMO. Tests showing the climb or spray from increasing distances magnify the effect of recoil with such a weapon fired in extended automatic mode. The weapon was designed for close action, such as clearing bunkers, in the hands of "elite" forces.... A totally different animal from a single shot .22 on a range with the BSA....

[BigFish]

Kevin this is an age of irresponsibility and litigation! Every little thing that happens and its someone elses fault and there is a lawsuit and life as we know it changes going forward because nobody wants to get sued. Wait until there is a Boyscout incident (God forbid) and the Scouts will be forced to change their rules, policies and beliefs because someone was irresponsible and could not simply own it! I agree with everything you say about the Scouts and that type of experience has great value in teaching young children to be responsible in so many ways.