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70sEraVet

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5. I remember a few years ago, a kentucky family bought a 22 rifle for their son...

Reply to bif (Original post)

Tue Feb 6, 2024, 06:10 PM

Feb 2024

as a birthday present for his FIFTH birthday! He shot his three-year old sister with it. The local sheriff had called it "a tragic accident".

I hope these kind of trials will serve as a wake-up call.

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Crumbly's mother found guilty [View all] bif Feb 2024 OP

I wonder how this will impact other juvenile gun violence? Srkdqltr Feb 2024 #1

Hopefully, people will cut back on giving children guns. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #2

You mean....horrors...... no gun for a birthday prezzy? Srkdqltr Feb 2024 #3

No pictures of toddlers holding rifles for the Christmas card. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #6

a small step forward tiredtoo Feb 2024 #4

I remember a few years ago, a kentucky family bought a 22 rifle for their son... 70sEraVet Feb 2024 #5

I don't think the media will convey this to those BigmanPigman Feb 2024 #7