Marksman 934 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Who are we trying to kid here guys.... There are laws that state minors should be under adult supervision. Common sense prevails that you don't leave any sort of weapon in a place where those who aren't authorised to use it can get their hands on it. I have 10 year old and 7 year old daughters and although they know NEVER to touch my rifle (even in the gunslip) I always ensure it's locked away in my wardrobe the time it's not being used. So if anything as such were to happen myself as the gun owner would be the only one to blame. Darryl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camies 1 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 the kids can't be called stupid...........its down to the parents to educate them. its a very sad outcome perhaps its time for some kind of licencing ????? atb sean Licencing isn't the answer Sean. Firearms and shotguns are licenced and there's tons more illegally out there than ever before. Education is what is needed in all schools & colleges about the correct use of guns. ALL GUNS i.e. BB, paintball, air, shotgun, firearms and even slingshots. Not just talking about the kids either, Parents need to be educated FIRST AND FOREMOST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toka 10 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Is it time for one of the big tv chanels to start to promote safe gun handling/use? Programmes - an extension of 'Countyrfile' type that actually show shooting sports of all kind and give advice on safety as well as humane shooting. People may start to see the air gun as a danger if they see it being used, it may get away from the pop gun type idea that some have of the airgun?? fairly sure in this day and age none of the big chanels would even consider it but an interesting discussion point. A lot of bad press re. airguns but no positive messages on their use in pest control or target scene. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well i dont know if its only me that thinks this but the rise in air gun incidents seems to be more common since the advent of the silly soft air weapons came on the market with some parents unaware of the difference in a 12ftp air rifle and a bb gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'd say your life was pretty safe there, migmog. I'm rather older than you, and I get considerable pleasure shredding cans in the back garden with the PCP. Love the way WBF calls people only 3 years younger than him 'kids', as if he isn't. Hes just old enough to whipe his own arse and hes trying to put the world to rights :11: I'm just mature enoguh to put the world right, unlike some. Migmog, you started turning this topic into an argument. So to tell you the truth mate, who is the more mature one out of us two? This topic was to shed light in the laws and what people opinions are of this matter. You know what the saying is don't you Migmog, nothing nice to say....Then don't say nothing at all. I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... No you weren't No-one had speculated that the lad that was shot was shot twice when you made your statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... No you weren't No-one had speculated that the lad that was shot was shot twice when you made your statement. It's something called researching mate. Stop trying to turn this into a negative topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... No you weren't No-one had speculated that the lad that was shot was shot twice when you made your statement. It's something called researching mate. Stop trying to turn this into a negative topic. I'm not, but if you are going to debate, the least you can do is maintain some consistency and honesty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kristian 9 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 A young inocent boy has died and thoughts go out to his family. Hope this makes people think who don't lock their guns away! No matter who's at fault a young boys life is gone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
migmog 1 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... No you weren't No-one had speculated that the lad that was shot was shot twice when you made your statement. It's something called researching mate. Stop trying to turn this into a negative topic. Hey come on son lets not go spitting your dummy out i did say you where only just old enough to whipe your own arse, see i wasnt wrong was i ? Come on lad lightnen up, dont take things so seriouse :db: . Sorry if you thought i was hijacking your subject :friends: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Another tragic accident my thoughts go out to his family.I carnt see the licensing of airguns becomeing law due to the fact the amount of VAT the goverment must collect on the sale of air weapons and their components.atb dell I think they will collect considerably more when they start taking licence fees and collecting vat on the gun cabinets that will be required not to mention the resale of the confiscated guns at auction that have been taken off the poor buggers that cant get a Fire arms certificate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I didn't state that shooting tin cans is irresponsible. What i was trying to get accross is the fact that how the hell could the lad have two pellets in him? Unless someone was being irresponsible.... No you weren't No-one had speculated that the lad that was shot was shot twice when you made your statement. It's something called researching mate. Stop trying to turn this into a negative topic. I'm not, but if you are going to debate, the least you can do is maintain some consistency and honesty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salclalin 240 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Apparantley the Kids were playing Cowboys and Indians. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Hunter 109 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I wonder who taught them to double tap..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 maybe they should make ntrigger locks compulsory? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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