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In reply to the discussion: Gun Range Suicides [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)10. why do something that will hurt your business?
The biased spin job of an article goes on to say "The News-Press archives show at least six other similar suicides at gun ranges around the United States in the past three years." Now, we know that's some shabby archives they've got there. A casual look shows more than that. , for crying out loud.
Based on what evidence? You don't even have a study paid paid for by the Joyce/Brady echo chamber.
The problem with all their justifications is we're talking about lives, human lives. Renting guns to suicidal people is wrong and every effort should be made to stop it.
Renting to someone you think is suicidal is bad for business. BTW, can you spot a suicidal person?
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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