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Florida Toddler Shoots Self

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Many years ago my dad gave my mom a shooting lesson at a nearby firing range. My mom enjoyed the lesson. Because Mom’s lesson went so well, Dad gave a lesson to each of his three daughters. I told my dad outright that I wasn’t going to take the lesson. I gave my gift certificate to Mom. I am not anti-gun. I want everyone who wants to arm himself to be able to do so. However, I’m completely against owning a gun. I have proven unable to hold scissors or knives without ending up bleeding. I most always burn myself … Continue reading →

Baby’s Got a Gun

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A Chicago columnist and his son, Bubba, have renewed the debate over easy access to guns. Bubba’s dad applied for a firearm owener’s identification card for his son Bubba. . .and got one! That’s right, little 10 month old Bubba has a Illinois State issued firearm owner’s I.D. card. Says the state police who are responsible for issuing the firearms, ‘our job is to keep guns out of the hands of convicted felons.’ And since obviously, Bubba is not a convicted felon, the state doesn’t feel like it is their job to simply keep guns out of the hands of … Continue reading →

Warning: Beware the Safety Of Air Rifles

“Air rifle shot kills 14-year-old girl”. The headline screamed at me from the front page of the Mobile Press Register. A parents’ biggest fear becomes reality. A child cut down too soon. Unfortunately accidental deaths for kids under the age of 18 is on the rise. So parents need to be aware of steps they can take to try and make sure their kids are safe. In this case, all that is known is that a boy, who was an acquaintance of the deceased girl, fired the fatal shot in a home that was under construction. The boy at this … Continue reading →

Toddler in the House? Get the Gun Out

For a moment I need to get on a soapbox because I am a firm believe that guns are bad – period. While there are plenty of arguments on both sides of this issue, my argument is going to focus far more astringently on the household with a child in it. You’ve seen the headline – we’ve all seen it – the one where it says “Tot shoots baby” or “Tot shoots play friend”. Tragedies involving small children and guns happen with a deplorable regularity. The idea of it happening at all is enough to make any rational person sick. … Continue reading →

Five Things to Consider Before Adding a Gun to Your Emergency Kit

One item that people may consider including in their preparedness kits is a gun of some sort. Most people would consider a rife or shotgun for hunting. This is a personal choice that needs to be made each family. Here are five things that you need to take into consideration when thinking about purchasing a gun. 1) You should think about why you want the gun. Do you want the gun for protection or to go hunting in times of need? If you want it for hunting do you know how to hunt? Do you have a place that is … Continue reading →