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In reply to the discussion: Gun Range Suicides [View all]mikeb302000
(1,065 posts)66. Of course they're responsible.
You don't see it cause you don't want to see it. Anything that reflects badly on guns or gun rights you pretend not to see.
The shooter is responsible for taking his own life. The gun shop is responsible for having given him the means and venue. That's FULL individual responsibility, not the half-assed one that you like which ignores the gun shop's part.
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It would prevent the depressed guy from using the range to kill himself. nt
mikeb302000
Oct 2012
#22
how do we know he was depressed? perhaps he had terminal cancer and was in terrible pain
trouble.smith
Oct 2012
#32
No, it only reflects badly on the person who creates a horrific mess for others.
PavePusher
Oct 2012
#68
" Renting guns to suicidal people is wrong and every effort should be made to stop it. "
4th law of robotics
Oct 2012
#9
Only callous and biased gun owners think that the loss of human life is acceptable. nt
mikeb302000
Oct 2012
#64
Law Does Not Allow Them to Rent to Someone Who Appears Intoxicated
fightthegoodfightnow
Oct 2012
#52
At the range where I shoot, you don't rent a firearm unless you come in with one.
Simo 1939_1940
Oct 2012
#59