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01-18-2011, 05:43 PM
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Location: Cumberland,RI
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Its lucky others besides the kid didn't get hit. Things were out of control , that gun could have fired in any direction before and after the kid got hit.
I've seen Uzi's and Mack 10's many a time where they didn't belong. To me , that's something that should only come out when the most experienced guys are together. Maybe a demo with only a pro handling the weapon but never should it get put into a case where anybody who wants can just step up and fire it.
As was said , lots of stupid around that day. I think many people , not just the father , will have a lot of regrets about the part they played that day.
I was a few days shy of my 11th birthday the first time I fired a 22. It was a very organized session at the Boys Scout camp. I'll swear ther were more adults supervising the action than kids shooting . It was all formal "ready on the left"... "ready on the right" etc. Total respect for the weapons was being taught. This business of letting kids just walk up and try a few shots is not the way to do things.
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Saltheart
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01-18-2011, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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Ben, You relation of your friends account of this nearly had me in tears.
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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01-18-2011, 07:16 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
Ben, You relation of your friends account of this nearly had me in tears.
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you and me both.
this was a tragedy, and anyone who thinks the people in charge AND the father are not culpable need to re-read that over and over again. |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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01-19-2011, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 4 hours from my favorite place
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I live in Westfield and sadly this subject never ends.........
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Simplify.......
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01-19-2011, 06:45 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
Ben, You relation of your friends account of this nearly had me in tears.
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Jake, it's even worse for the folks who were there and saw a young boy on the ground, with blood pouring from his head.
Both of my buddies who were there are range safety officers at my club. |
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