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Showing Original Post only (View all)Simple question. Is there such a thing as a "responsible gun owner"? [View all]
We all know about the gun nuts out there, but are there responsible gun owners who know that guns are not toys?
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state trooper in Oklahoma last week let his 3 year-old nephew find his unsecured gun
CBGLuthier
Dec 2012
#3
depends how far away they are, I suppose. Pistols up close, Shotguns @ 20-75yds, Rifles far away.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#65
But enough aren't. And those who promote more guns in more places, darn sure aren't.
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#27
And most of them do not use the weaons AND most importantly don't promote more and more guns in more
Hoyt
Dec 2012
#30
Yes, for a limited time. It could be their entire lives. It could be up until next week.
onehandle
Dec 2012
#36
It seems to me that those occasional hunters could very well be some of the most dangerous.
ComplimentarySwine
Dec 2012
#59
Yeah, me. I have two hand guns and three long guns. Each has a trigger lock ...
11 Bravo
Dec 2012
#53
My dad was extremely responsible with his 2 hunting rifles and single handgun.
kestrel91316
Dec 2012
#61