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Alright so I'm at Gander Mountain and this dad hands his kid (who's probably 7)an ar styled .22. This kid looks at the gun starts pretending to hip shoot it and says this gun could blow some guts out. Would you trust this kid with a gun?
Question by ARhunter. Uploaded on March 16, 2010
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Nope. I'm sure his dad thought it was "Cute". I've seen that alot too. Kids raised on video games (which I love to play, but I know the difference between a game and reality) dont understand exactly what a gun is, nor the damage it can cause if used like it is in GTA4.
Probably about as much as I would trust his idiot father, in a few choice words (edited) No f***in way.
Noooo...I won't trust the kid or his dad at all!!!
My 7 year old son would not be handling a firearm at Gander Mountain. The father needs to be disciplined. My son and many of his friend learned the proper way to handle and respect firearms. They learned safety and the devastating effect of lack of the same. How can you expect a child to know anything of importance regarding firearms if they have no adult guidance? If his "dad" thought that the kid was cute with his antics than "dad" should have a boot in his hind end.
very well put liberty
Cooner
Are you still looking for paper shotshells?
Not a chance and if I were his father we be having a very stern talk.
Well said Liberty... a + indeed.
Is Gander Mtn even supposed to let kid close to seven handle a gun in there store. There is no way i would trust that kid hopefully they didnt sell it to the idiot father.
Idiot father- +1. Boot in the a$$, +1. Y'all are smarter than a good fiest dog, y'all all agree with me!
Jacob A. Craig, I do believe you are right. Children aren't supposed to handle the firearms.
liberty
I am always looking for old ammo and its boxes . what you got kicking around ?
I've got just a few paper shells.
(2) 3" #2 Rem. with a crimp top.
(1) 2 3/4" Win. with a roll top.
You want them they are on the way.
Also a few Win. brass 12 ga. fired
parents like that are why kids get shot in "accidents"
I wouldn't trust either one of them with a flyswatter or lawnmower, much less a firearm. That father probably wonders just why there are so many shootings around over the country as well. morons..............
The child is mirroring what he sees on TV or hears at home. The father needs a butt whupping, assuming this is not a fairy tale.
liberty
email me at hunter925@gmail.com I will give you my address and even up with you for them .
NOPE!!!!!!!!!!! People who think guns are toys like that shouldnt be handeling them
No! Sounds like daddy needed to make an on the spot correction and teach the youngin right before this kid becomes a statistic.
guns aren't toys
Always treat them if they were loaded
Never point a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot
A bullet once fired cannot be taken back
And if you've ever had the reality check of actually seeing what a bullet can do large or small it will give you a whole new outlook and respect for firearms safety.
Many Yrs ago one of my cousins shot himself in the foot crossin a log ... it wasn't pretty. I was there when they got him to the house and bandaged him up.
Glad it wasn't worse than what it was.
Hopefully
Hopefully his dad will have a nice long responsible chat with this youngin
Hopefully his dad set em straight after that. Teach em a lesson in safety and how to handle a gun the right way.
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My 7 year old son would not be handling a firearm at Gander Mountain. The father needs to be disciplined. My son and many of his friend learned the proper way to handle and respect firearms. They learned safety and the devastating effect of lack of the same. How can you expect a child to know anything of importance regarding firearms if they have no adult guidance? If his "dad" thought that the kid was cute with his antics than "dad" should have a boot in his hind end.
Probably about as much as I would trust his idiot father, in a few choice words (edited) No f***in way.
very well put liberty
Noooo...I won't trust the kid or his dad at all!!!
Is Gander Mtn even supposed to let kid close to seven handle a gun in there store. There is no way i would trust that kid hopefully they didnt sell it to the idiot father.
Idiot father- +1. Boot in the a$$, +1. Y'all are smarter than a good fiest dog, y'all all agree with me!
parents like that are why kids get shot in "accidents"
I wouldn't trust either one of them with a flyswatter or lawnmower, much less a firearm. That father probably wonders just why there are so many shootings around over the country as well. morons..............
Nope. I'm sure his dad thought it was "Cute". I've seen that alot too. Kids raised on video games (which I love to play, but I know the difference between a game and reality) dont understand exactly what a gun is, nor the damage it can cause if used like it is in GTA4.
Cooner
Are you still looking for paper shotshells?
Not a chance and if I were his father we be having a very stern talk.
Well said Liberty... a + indeed.
Jacob A. Craig, I do believe you are right. Children aren't supposed to handle the firearms.
liberty
I am always looking for old ammo and its boxes . what you got kicking around ?
I've got just a few paper shells.
(2) 3" #2 Rem. with a crimp top.
(1) 2 3/4" Win. with a roll top.
You want them they are on the way.
Also a few Win. brass 12 ga. fired
The child is mirroring what he sees on TV or hears at home. The father needs a butt whupping, assuming this is not a fairy tale.
NOPE!!!!!!!!!!! People who think guns are toys like that shouldnt be handeling them
liberty
email me at hunter925@gmail.com I will give you my address and even up with you for them .
No! Sounds like daddy needed to make an on the spot correction and teach the youngin right before this kid becomes a statistic.
guns aren't toys
Always treat them if they were loaded
Never point a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot
A bullet once fired cannot be taken back
And if you've ever had the reality check of actually seeing what a bullet can do large or small it will give you a whole new outlook and respect for firearms safety.
Many Yrs ago one of my cousins shot himself in the foot crossin a log ... it wasn't pretty. I was there when they got him to the house and bandaged him up.
Glad it wasn't worse than what it was.
Hopefully
Hopefully his dad will have a nice long responsible chat with this youngin
Hopefully his dad set em straight after that. Teach em a lesson in safety and how to handle a gun the right way.
Post an Answer