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18. This when I think of the term 'gun control'.

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 05:28 PM

Jan 2013

TO me 'gun control' is making sure your GUN is NOT sitting on a chair with kids around!

RIP child.

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4-year-old KC girl dies after being shot by 6-year-old boy [View all] proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 OP

Children killing children with adult killing machines liberal N proud Jan 2013 #1

"...who found a gun on a chair..." KansDem Jan 2013 #2

Clearly, the chair is at fault jberryhill Jan 2013 #8

Other reports say she didn't know it was there. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #9

K&R abelenkpe Jan 2013 #3

Four years old. Makes me want to cry. Whovian Jan 2013 #4

Proper storage of dangerous tools is a good thing. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #5

called child proofing your house Duckhunter935 Jan 2013 #6

We must love our children Laochtine Jan 2013 #7

the woman hasn't been arrested? barbtries Jan 2013 #10

Both. nt laundry_queen Jan 2013 #12

Of course that's what she's going to say laundry_queen Jan 2013 #16

that is a different story. nt seabeyond Jan 2013 #17

it just seems that there should be a consequence barbtries Jan 2013 #13

Well, so far the story is light on who else lives in the house Blue_Tires Jan 2013 #24

This when I think of the term 'gun control'. Rex Jan 2013 #18

Arm the tots with Bushmasters and this sort of thing won't happen. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #19

Now you're talkin'. It's the only answer. eom Blanks Jan 2013 #22

Irresponsible gun owner is responsible. n/t LeftinOH Jan 2013 #20

If only the 4-year-old had been armed. KamaAina Jan 2013 #21

Another responsible gun owner. SheilaT Jan 2013 #23