Category Archives: Gun safety
Accidental Gun Deaths, 1900-2012
There have been several searches this afternoon for “accidental gun deaths, 1900-2012.” Since 1981 the official source of of that data is the Center For Disease Control “WISQARS” website. Unfortunately, the CDC is behindhand in getting the 2011 data out, … Continue reading
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Another “Unjustifiable Homicide:” Hofstra Student Killed By Member Of Gang Who Cannot Shoot Straight
In yet another Gotham area tragedy, a Hofstra junior who was gunned down in her apartment was killed by a shot from a police officers gun. Yes, you can be sure that the death will be adjudged “justified.” Tell that … Continue reading
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Thieves Steal Guns – Safe And All
Tucson, Arizona’s KGUN-TV reports a Marana, Arizona former gun owner is “violated, anxious, and worried” after thieves made off with his gun safe, and his guns. The safe, a ‘five foot tall, 30 inch wide, 700 pound’ gun safe, was … Continue reading
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Accidents And Improper Gun Use
Someone came by searching for “accidents and improper gun use.” Virtually all gun accidents result from improper gun use; from the careless police officer who leaves his duty weapon within reach of a child to the hunter who does not … Continue reading
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Gun Accidents Kill 73 Kids A Year – Not 500 – and that is not all
Another troll came by claiming “gun accidents kill 500 kids a year.” The Center For Disease Control counts only 73 for the last year available, 2010. Of course, that number depends on the definition of childhood. Handgun Control Incorporated’s Nelson … Continue reading
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That’s TWO! NID Outside The Indy 1500
WTHR reports a man who had just left the Indy 1500 gun show shot himself in the hand while loading his pistol. Briefly quoting the WTHR report linked above: The investigation revealed that a patron of the event, Emory L. … Continue reading
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Not Intentional Discharge Injures Two At NC Gun Show
An NID at Raleigh’s Dixie Gun and Knife Show wounded two according to the boston.com website. Briefly quoting the Boston.com item linked above: The fairground is operated by the state agriculture department. Agency spokesman Brian Long says a 12-gauge shotgun … Continue reading
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“Drs Must Ask About Guns In Homes Because Thousands Die Every Year”
Someone with a popular feminine name left a profanity laden comment that ended with “drs must ask about guns in homes because thousands are killed every year.” Well, yes – but not in the way the Miss believes. Let us … Continue reading
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Caddo Parish S.O. Offers Free Firearms Training For Kids
In yet another indication that cooler heads are still pursuing gun safety, CNS News reports Louisiana’s Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will give gun safety training to children from 8 to 12 years of age who received a gun for Christmas … Continue reading
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Fireworks Tonight, Let’s Make Sure We Welcome The New Year With Noise, and Not Bullets
Among the other unintended consequences of fireworks bans has been the rapidly growing practice of firing guns in the air as a way of ushering the old year out. But stretching out a pack of Black Cats and lighting the … Continue reading
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